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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Dan Milmo and agency

EU votes to force all phones to use same charger by 2024

USB-C connectors
USB-C connectors used by Android-based devices will be made the EU standard. Photograph: Jeppe Gustafsson/Rex/Shutterstock

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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