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. Some Apple users with devices featuring the lightning connector praise its “grip”, with some complaining that USB-C ports become loose over time. Laptops will have to be adapted to fit the requirements 40 months after they come into force. European parliament spokesperson Alex Agius Saliba said: “Today we have made the common charger a reality in Europe. “Having one common charging standard would be a victory for common sense in the eyes of consumers,” he said.

Source: The Guardian June 08, 2022 02:26 UTC