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		blitz_skull on May 7, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: EU sends Apple stark warning over USB-C charging o... Okay, ELI5—why does the EU care so damn badly about a charging cable providing the same speed no matter who manufactures it?

micwag on May 7, 2023 | [–]

Say Samsung releases a new TV that has a HDMI 2.1 Port that support crisp 4K HDR, but only if you use a Samsung certified cable. If you use a third party HMDI 2.1 cable your resolution drops to SD DESPITE the HMDI 2.1 Standard supporting 4K HDR.

mardifoufs on May 7, 2023 | [–]

Hint: it's because Apple isn't a European corporation.

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