EU votes to force all phones to use same charger by 2024
by Dan Milmo and agency from Technology | The Guardian on (#64C4Z)
Apple will be forced to change charger after EU votes to use USB-C connectors
The European parliament has voted to introduce a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras by 2024 in a move that presents difficulties for Apple, whose iPhones use a different power connector.
The vote confirms an earlier agreement among EU institutions and will make USB-C connectors used by Android-based devices the EU standard, forcing Apple to change its charging port for its devices.
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