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.
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.