When forced by the EU to adopt USB-C on iPhones, Apple's response wasn't to embrace the standard — it was to wrap it in MFi certification, throttling third-party cables to slow charging and USB 2.0 data speeds. Compliance achieved, lock-in preserved. It's a masterclass in converting a regulatory defeat into a branded moat.
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