USB-C gets a bit more universal as the EU’s mandate goes into …
6 days ago · The Common Charger Directive demands that a "USB-C receptacle" be equipped on "radio equipment" that is "equipped with a removable or embedded rechargeable battery" and "can be recharged via wired ...
Why (and how) 2025 will shape the USB-C usage globally
Dec 30, 2024 · USB-C, a flexible and widely used connector, is becoming the universal standard. The European Union (EU) has led the way in making this change happen. On December 28, 2024, the EU’s Common...
USB-C laws go into effect, forcing Apple to retire these iPhones early
Dec 30, 2024 · Even Apple has complied, as these new rules have forced the company to adopt USB-C on iPhones. The EU’s Common Charger Directive went into effect on December 28, 2024, meaning several...
USB-C is now effectively mandatory in Europe as the new
Dec 31, 2024 · By the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU must feature a USB-C charging port – and that's just the beginning. By 2026, the mandate will extend to laptops as well....
European Union Makes USB-C Mandatory for All Electronic …
Dec 30, 2024 · While the latest iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models already have USB-C ports, the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14, and the current iPhone SE still use the older Lightning port.
The EU Finally Has a Common Charger for All Devices. Will
Dec 30, 2024 · A USB-C port is seen on a display model as customers purchase iPhone 15 handsets at the Apple Store on September 22, 2023 in London, England. The European Union's new rules, implemented December ...
Why are new iPhones USB-C and do I need a new charger? - Stuff
Nov 15, 2024 · Starting with the iPhone 15, virtually every new smartphone sold worldwide now uses the same charging cable. That’s great for consumers and good for the planet, as it cuts down on electronic waste. Apple’s reasons for the swap are less altruistic, and more to do with an EU law that forces phone makers to use a common charging standard.
New EU rules on common USB-C chargers to come into force
Dec 27, 2024 · As of Saturday, EU consumers will no longer need a different charger for their smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, video game consoles and other devices, as USB Type-C charging ports are to ...
All Devices Sold in the EU Will Now Be USB-C Compatible
Dec 29, 2024 · This means you’ll only need a USB-C charger for all new smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, and video game consoles sold across the 27-country bloc. However, the rules will not apply to ...
Here’s why Apple’s charger switch is such a big deal
Sep 13, 2023 · Apple is now selling a new $29 USB-C to Lightning adapter to allow people to connect their existing Lightning accessories to a USB-C-enabled iPhone or iPad to charge or share data.