The European Commission (EC) has proposed a new rule which aims to have a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones.
- According to the proposal, presented on September 23, 2021, all smartphones sold in the EU must have USB-C chargers.
- Under the proposal, a USB-C connector will become the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers and handheld video game consoles. Chargers will also be sold separately from electronic devices.
- The aim is to reduce waste by encouraging consumers to re-use existing chargers when buying a new device.
- Most Android phones come with USB micro-B charging ports, or have already moved to the more modern USB-C standard.
- HoweverApple has warned such a move would harm innovation as its iPhone series uses an Apple-made “Lightning” connector.
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