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That makes sense, but usually they aren't so blatant about that sort of thing; usually there's some sort of pretense at least. Especially given how "brave" they've been about pushing USB-C on their laptops; I'd have more sympathy for that if they were at least self-consistent.

But still, despite all of this salt I don't think it warrants legislation.

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I do somewhat agree that it is govt overreach.

I think a more appropriate tool would be launching an investigation into why they've stuck with lightning when everyone else (including their other products!) use USB-C. That should essentially prove there is no good reason, other than making money off licensing, without regard to damaging the environment or exploiting the consumer. So they should get a giant fine for it and stop doing it.

But I don't believe there is the legal framework for the EU to do that, so they're trying to get the outcome they want using the tools that they have.