The EU’s decision to mandate USB-C for charging is in full swing. Apple is ahead of the curve with laptops, which will need to adopt USB-C April 2026 and has moved the iPhone and iPad range over already. But there’s still more changes to be made by Apple.
iPhone range changes
While the iPhone 15 debuted USB-C for the iPhone, Apple still sells the iPhone 13, iPhone 14 and iPhone SE. We can expect those to be withdrawn from the EU by the end of this year.
The iPhone SE is likely to see an update. Rumours have swirled for some time that a new iPhone SE is coming soon, likely based on the iPhone X form factor. There’s no doubt that it will come with USB-C.
Bye bye iPad 9
We can safely assume the ninth generation iPad will be withdrawn from sale in the EU in the new year.
What’s left to update?
While the iPhone and AirPods got the USB-C treatment, there are still plenty of other devices in Apple’s range that need to be revised.
- AirPods Max
- Magic Keyboard
- Magic Trackpad
- Magic Mouse
The AirPods Max should be revised in the new year. Apple has not revised its premium over-the-ear cans since their release in December 2020 so we are well and truly due for a refresh.
Apple’s desktop accessories definitely need some attention.
Three Magic Keyboard could use a refresh to give the keys better feel. I’ve been using mine for a while now but I find the keyboard on my MacBook Air feels better. So a hardware revision, along with USB-C would seem like a logical move.
The Magic Trackpad needs little change in my view. It is a great device that works.
The Magic Mouse is a flawed device. As a mouse it works well enough but whoever thought placing the charging port on the base was a good idea needs their head examined. It effectively means the mouse cannot be used while charging. Even super cheap wireless mouses I’ve played with in the past let me use them while charging them.
A USB-C update for the Magic Mouse should come with a design revision.
Anthony is the founder of Australian Apple News. He is a long-time Apple user and former editor of Australian Macworld. He has contributed to many technology magazines and newspapers as well as appearing regularly on radio and occasionally on TV.