Portless iPhones Lacking USB-C Edge Nearer to Reality as EU Opens the Path


Apple has only recently transitioned from Lightning to USB-C, yet it appears the company might have additional charging alterations planned.

Reports indicate that Apple is contemplating the launch of an iPhone devoid of a charging port entirely. The primary obstacle to this could be the European Union, which initially enforced Apple’s shift to USB-C. However, as per *9to5Mac*, an EU representative verified that Apple is legally permitted to sell a portless iPhone in EU nations.

Regarding when this might take place, a definitive timeline remains unclear. *Bloomberg’s* Mark Gurman recently revealed that Apple had weighed the option of creating the anticipated iPhone 17 Air completely without a port but ultimately chose not to. Furthermore, leaked dummy models of the forthcoming iPhones imply that a new, slimmer design—thought to be the Air—will retain a charging port. This indicates that a portless iPhone is improbable to launch in 2025.

Nonetheless, looking towards 2026 and further, Apple could potentially once again revolutionize the way its devices charge.