EU forces Apple to equip devices with a standard USB-C port

Stefan Mileschin · 9th June 2022, 09:05

Everyone will have to be the same

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, is going to force smartphone manufacturers like Apple and other electronics makers to equip their devices with a standard USB-C charging port.

EU lawmakers on Tuesday agreed to a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras. It means equipment makers will have to comply with the new terms by 2024.

EU commissioner Thierry Breton said via Twitter the move will cut waste and make life easier for consumers who would theoretically be able to use one charger for multiple devices.

However, the news is a slap in the face with a wet haddock for Apple which uses its own Lightning connector to charge iPhones.

https://fudzilla.com/news/54975-eu-f...ard-usb-c-port

9th June 2022, 09:05	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 153,575	EU forces Apple to equip devices with a standard USB-C port Everyone will have to be the same The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, is going to force smartphone manufacturers like Apple and other electronics makers to equip their devices with a standard USB-C charging port. EU lawmakers on Tuesday agreed to a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras. It means equipment makers will have to comply with the new terms by 2024. EU commissioner Thierry Breton said via Twitter the move will cut waste and make life easier for consumers who would theoretically be able to use one charger for multiple devices. However, the news is a slap in the face with a wet haddock for Apple which uses its own Lightning connector to charge iPhones. https://fudzilla.com/news/54975-eu-f...ard-usb-c-port

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