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EU lawmakers pass single charger law for all mobile devices [View all]
https://www.dw.com/en/eu-lawmakers-pass-single-charger-law-for-all-mobile-devices/a-63331136EU lawmakers pass single charger law for all mobile devices
Date : 10.4.2022
From 2024, all phones, tablets and cameras will have to be USB-C compatible. This poses a problem for Apple in particular.
The European Parliament approved a law on Tuesday that will require companies to ensure that every smartphone, tablet and camera has the same charger.
The rule, which goes into effect in 2024, will likely have the biggest impact on Apple and its products. The tech giant will be forced to change its charging port to the more common USB-C format.
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A 2019 study carried out by the Commission showed that about half the phones being sold in the European Union had a USB micro-B connector, while 29% had USB-C, and 21% had an Apple Lightning charger.
Date : 10.4.2022
From 2024, all phones, tablets and cameras will have to be USB-C compatible. This poses a problem for Apple in particular.
The European Parliament approved a law on Tuesday that will require companies to ensure that every smartphone, tablet and camera has the same charger.
The rule, which goes into effect in 2024, will likely have the biggest impact on Apple and its products. The tech giant will be forced to change its charging port to the more common USB-C format.
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A 2019 study carried out by the Commission showed that about half the phones being sold in the European Union had a USB micro-B connector, while 29% had USB-C, and 21% had an Apple Lightning charger.
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