The $86,000 iPhone! #shorts
0 up · 0 down · 0 ratings
Description
why would you pay 86 000 for an iPhone last year an engineering student built a USBC Port into an iPhone 10 and it fetched 86 Grand on eBay as the world's only USBC iPhone at the time but this definitely won't be the case going forward as Apple has already announced that they will have no choice but to comply with the EU directive requiring them to swap out their proprietary lightning port for USBC Apple will have to come into compliance by December 28 2024 but it's very possible that they'll just make the switch worldwide as it would probably be simpler to just manufacture one model of iPhone instead of two I hope whoever paid that 86 Grand still feels like it was a good investment you paved the way for us all
The short opens with a provocative question about paying 86 000 for an iPhone, then recounts a remarkable real-world scenario from the previous year in which an engineering student added a USB-C port to an iPhone 10. This modification reportedly sold for 86 000 on eBay, illustrating how a hardware hack can turn an otherwise ordinary device into a rare collectible. The video then pivots to contemporary regulatory pressures, noting Apple’s pledge to comply with an EU directive mandating USB-C charging. It discusses the practical implications of such a switch, including the possibility that Apple will implement a single model globally to simplify production. The narrator weighs two potential outcomes: a worldwide USB-C transition or a continued portless/wireless-forward approach, with the assumption that Apple may go for simplicity by standardizing the design across markets. The piece concludes by acknowledging that whoever paid the 86 000 might feel they helped advance a broader shift in the iPhone ecosystem, while leaving the broader debate about charging standards open and speculative. Overall, the short frames a tech regulation moment as a potential catalyst for a future Apple product strategy, rather than a one-off hardware curiosity. It invites viewers to consider how regulatory mandates intersect with corporate design choices and consumer expectations, while keeping the focus on the practical realities of charging technology and product engineering. The narrative stays concise, anchored in a single 5 minute window of discussion, and leaves the door open for more developments as regulatory timelines unfold.
Topics · technology · consumer_electronics · policy_and_regulation · business_and_economy