Great progress made in unifying charging interface in EU! Big iPhone headache?
Oct 06, 2022| Great progress made in unifying charging interface in EU! Big iPhone headache?
On Oct. 4, the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of making USB-C mandatory as a universal charging port for various consumer electronics devices, including iphones and AirPods, by the end of 2024. The proposal, known as a directive, forces all consumer electronics manufacturers selling products in Europe to ensure that their devices have USB-C ports.
Such a "universal port" would be the first such standard in the world to be legally established, with particular implications for Apple as it makes widespread use of the Lightning connector instead of USB-C on many devices. Meps claim the move will reduce e-waste, address the sustainability of products and make it easier to use different devices.
