[alt_f4]

It's not quite an apt comparison because the vast majority of people already own USB-C chargers and accessories, whereas lightning was a brand new thing.

Also if Apple were that bothered by complaining, it would not have taken them 5 years and 3+ years of service programs to replace their laptops' butterfly keyboards with regular scissors switch keyboards.

[uxp100]

The vast majority? I suspect that is very very wrong. I own a single device that has a USB C port, and no peripherals that connect to it without an adapter, and I post on HN. It is very early for USBC yet.

[ksec]

Thank You. Apart from my "returned" MacBook Pro, I dont own a single USB-C cable or devices that supports it.

[scarface74]

The vast majority have USB C cables? Why would I own any USB C chargers as an iPhone user? Not even most Android phones support USB C.

[thomasahle]

> Why would I own any USB C chargers as an iPhone user?

Maybe you own a USB-C laptop or tablet? Maybe even from the same company?

[kortilla]

No? iPad Pro and MacBook sales are a drop in the bucket compared to iPhone.

[alt_f4]

And iPhone sales a drop in the bucket compared to Android phone sales. And they all have USB-C.

[scarface74]

Well as far as “all Android phones have USB-C”, a quick Google search for Android phones on Amazon brings me to this link:

https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Unlocked-Smartphone-Dual-Lens-E...

“Whats in the box:phone, power/wall charger, Micro USB cable and sim ejection tool.”

[alt_f4]

So, you found a phone released in 2017. From Huawei. Super cheap. That isn't even sold in the US. Where all the reviews read:

"Honor 7X has the distinction of being one of the last phones to feature a micro USB port for charging instead of USB-C. Blame the price if you must..."

Well done.

[kortilla]

Not sure you know what the phrase “drop in the bucket” means.

[dang]

Please don't post unsubstantive comments here. Especially not personal swipes.

https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

[alt_f4]

not sure if you're a fucking idiot. oh, wait, I am sure. you are a fucking idiot.

[tridentlead]

Trust me, the vast majority of people do not own USB-C accessories.