EU deal will force iPhones to use USB-C charger by 2024
by Jedidajah Otte from Technology | The Guardian on (#603EM)
Bloc agrees move to legally require all smartphones to use common charger within two years
The EU has paved the way for all smartphones to be legally required to use a USB-C port for charging, a move that could be a headache for Apple, whose iPhone is the only main brand smartphone without this type of connection.
The EU's agreement will apply from autumn 2024 for all smartphones sold in the bloc, a decision that could substantially impact Apple as the iPhone uses Apple's lightning port for wired charging.
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