At the end of last year, we saw that the EU is proposing that USB-C ports become a universal charging port for all smartphones and digital devices. We also learned that the EU will meet to decide on the future of this proposal. It turns out that the meeting took place today and the authorities have reached an agreement to mandate USB-C ports on all smartphones, including Apple's iPhones, sold in the EU. Check out the details below!
USB-C will be mandatory for phones sold in the EU "by autumn 2024"
The European Union has unified USB Type-C, following discussions between various EU bodies. To recall, the legislation was in the works for over a decade. You can also check out the official tweet from the European Parliament attached below. We have reached an agreement on the common charger! 🔌👏✔️mobile phones, tablets, e-readers, digital cameras and more #USBtypeC✔️harmonised fast charging technology✔️unbundling charger sales from device sales 🔴 Press conference at 12.30pm CEST ➡️ https://t.co/ TCBXxzIEdr pic.twitter.com/ 29JmeL0nxe— IMCO Committee Press (@EP_SingleMarket) June 7, 2022
We have reached an agreement on the common charger! 🔌👏✔️mobile phones, tablets, e-readers, digital cameras and more #USBtypeC✔️harmonised fast charging technology✔️unbundling charger sales from device sales 🔴 Press conference at 12.30pm CEST ➡️ https://t.co/ TCBXxzIEdr pic.twitter.com/ 29JmeL0nxe— IMCO Committee Press (@EP_SingleMarket) June 7, 2022
"Today we have made the common charger a reality in Europe! European consumers were long frustrated by multiple chargers piling up with each new device. Now they will be able to use a single charger for all their portable electronics," says Alex Agius Saliba, European Parliament reporter, in a press release.
