(No, just keep on. These kinds of regulations were long overdue)
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Unfortunately "USB-C" means nothing. It just describes what type of connector to use.
It's also a proprietary standard that needs to be licensed. They've basically handed the USB organization a complete monopoly over smartphones. I know there is no suitable open source option that can replace USB but it's still far from ideal. Maybe for the next step in furtherance of hardware freedom we should also be funding the development of a proper open source alternative, or campaign for USB to be open sourced.
You just said it means nothing, then explained what it means. Why is it unfortunate that apple will need to put UBC C on the single device that still doesn't have it FROM THEIR OWN LINEUP.