Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Reuters
Reuters
Business
By Francesco Guarascio

Apple forced to change charger in Europe as EU approves overhaul

FILE PHOTO: An AirPower wireless charger is displayed along with other products during an Apple launch event in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 12, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam/File Photo

Apple will have to change the charger for its iPhones in the European Union from autumn 2024 to comply with new rules introducing a single charging port for most electronic devices.

The reform passed by an overwhelming majority in the European Parliament on Tuesday, the first of its kind anywhere in the world, potentially strengthens the EU's role as a global standard-setter on telephone technology. The vote confirmed an earlier agreement among EU institutions.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.