All Mobile and Laptop Device Manufactures including Apple to use USB-C charging ports by End of 2024 - Full Report
The EU has given final approval to a law that will force iPhone or other manufacturers to switch to USB-C charging ports.
The law is aimed at reducing e-waste and empowering consumers to make more sustainable choices. It will require all new devices to have a USB-C port. Apple has been arguing against this law, but the EU has now endorsed it.
The new law will require all mobile devices and laptop computers sold in the EU to use USB-C charging ports. The legislation will be effective by the end of 2024. It is unclear if the legislation will extend past that date. The EU has yet to publish the new law, but it will take effect 20 days after publication.
This law will apply to all tech companies in the region.
Apple is one of the biggest companies affected by the change. The company has already begun switching some of its products over to USB-C. It recently launched a new iPad with a USB-C port, but the iPhone still uses its proprietary Lightning port.
The new law will also affect laptops, tablets, and cameras. The law will make USB-C the standard for charging all devices by the end of 2024. The EU has been working on this legislation for over 10 years. It will save consumers money and harmonise the charging standard.
This is a major step towards ensuring that every device is able to use USB-C. The EU says this will reduce e-waste, address sustainability issues, and make using various devices easier. The move will also likely affect Apple's popular Lightning connector.
The move is necessary because many portable electronic devices ship with micro USB cables. Now that those cables are becoming a dead end, the industry needs to force manufacturers to switch to USB-C. Apple is abusing its market position and monopoly position.
The new EU law aims to create a common charging standard for laptops and phones.
However, manufacturers of these devices will have 40 months to adapt to the new standards. This is due to the complexity of creating a common charger for both.