iPhones will be required to use USB-C charging by 2024 under EU policy

iPhones will be required to use USB-C charging by 2024 under EU policy

2 years ago
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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/06/iphones-to-require-usb-c-charging-by-2024-under-eu-agreement/

The European Union (EU) has reached an agreement that will make USB-C charging no longer just a convenience but a requirement for iPhones and all other mobile phones by the fall of 2024. The plan extends to additional consumer electronics using wired charging, including digital cameras, tablets, and, at a later date, laptops.

Today's announcement shows the EU Parliament and Council agreeing to terms for universal USB-C charging, something the parliament has spent 10 years arguing for. In September, the European Commission announced intent to enact legislation requiring USB-C charging. The next step will be for the EU Parliament and Council to formally approve the agreement.