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Courtney Fry

Apple Is Being Strong-Armed Into Changing To USB-C Phone Chargers In Europe Give It To Me RN

Apple is finally being forced to change the charger for iPhones sold in Europe to stick to new rules on single charging ports for most electronics by 2024. Per Reuters, the tech giant has to comply with the reform which was passed by a majority in the European Parliament on Tuesday. It makes USB-C ports (like the ones on all Android devices) the standard for devices like phones across all 27 countries in the European Union by 2024, ensuring all can be charged by one universal style of cable. The new rules will also extend to laptops by 2026 — though many manufacturers already use USB-C ports and cables. Bloomberg reported in May
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