Freepik
The 28th of December 2024 has been set as the deadline by the European Union for phone makers to adopt a standard charging cord. By the fall of 2024, the EU already decided that all new portable electronics must utilise a USB Type-C charger.
A precise date has been specified for the obligation as a result of the law’s entry into the EU’s Official Journal.
After that date, manufacturers like Apple won’t be able to sell new products in the EU unless they utilise a universal connector. Apple’s iPhones use a charger developed by Apple. As the largest manufacturer, Apple uses a specialised charging connector that is only available on select of its devices. For instance, its iPhone series makes use of a unique Lightning connection.
The new regulations will allow consumers to use a single charger for a wide variety of small and medium-sized portable electronic gadgets, eliminating the need for a different charger each time they buy a new item.
Regardless of the manufacturer, all new mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, portable speakers, handheld game consoles, e-readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems, earbuds, and laptops must have a USB Type-C port in order to be wired for charging and supply up to 100 Watts of electricity.