Apple in iOS 26.2 will disable automatic Wi-Fi network syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch in the European Union to comply with the bloc's regulations, suggests a new report. Normally, when an iPhone connects to a new Wi-Fi network, it automatically shares the network credentials with the paired Apple Watch. This allows the watch to connect to the same network independently – for example, when the iPhone isn't nearby – without the user needing to enter the password manually.
It’s entirely up to the industry because EU didn’t mandate a specific connector, just that they have to agree on one. Very similar to what’s expected of Apple in regards to interoperability - implementation is entirely up to them as long as it’s compliant with EU law.
/laughs in mandatory USB-C
Poor USB-D will never be adopted now, unfortunately.
It’s entirely up to the industry because EU didn’t mandate a specific connector, just that they have to agree on one. Very similar to what’s expected of Apple in regards to interoperability - implementation is entirely up to them as long as it’s compliant with EU law.
Free market tho
They did mandate USB Type-C connector (12, 16 and 24 pin specifically). https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2022/2380
But it can be easily ammended if new standard offers revolutionary benefits.