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EU lawmakers impose single charger for all smartphones

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Published Tue, Oct 4, 2022 · 06:33 PM
    • The measure will push Apple to drop its outdated Lightning port on its iPhones for the USB-C one already used by many of its competitors.
    • The measure will push Apple to drop its outdated Lightning port on its iPhones for the USB-C one already used by many of its competitors. PHOTO: REUTERS

    THE EU parliament on Tuesday (Oct 4) passed a new law requiring USB-C to be the single charger standard all new smartphones, tablets and cameras from late 2024.

    The measure, which EU lawmakers adopted with a vote 602 in favour, 13 against, will – in Europe at least – push Apple to drop its outdated Lightning port on its iPhones for the USB-C one already used by many of its competitors. AFP

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