USB-C is now effectively mandatory in Europe as the new charging era begins
The European market is making USB-C the sole interface for battery charging on mobile and portable gadgets. The EU Parliament ...
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Europe's USB-C Charger Mandate Has Gone into Effect
The European Union's Common Charger Directive came into force on December 28, 2024. This legislation mandates that electronic ...
The end of an era: Apple parts ways with its unique connector in Europe
The era of Apple’s Lightning connector in Europe is coming to an end. Following the enactment of the European directive ...
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Opinion: The European Union Wants To Ruin Charging Cables
The new European Union standard on charging cables doesn't help consumers today, and will stifle future innovation.
USB-C gets a bit more universal as the EU’s mandate goes into effect
"It's time for THE charger," the European Commission posted to X on December 28, 2024. While the sentiment only applies to one continent (and not all of it) and only certain devices, the Common ...
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Apple discontinues iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in Europe
Historically, the company has offered older models at reduced prices, but the new EU rules forced Apple to discontinue the ...
The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU — here’s what that means
From December 28th, a large percentage of the gadgets bought inside the EU are required to charge via USB-C. The goal for ...
The European Commission Wants You To Use USB-C Forever
The European Commission announced on Saturday that all new electronic devices sold in the European Union (E.U.) must support ...
Apple Begins Discontinuing iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in EU Ahead of USB-C Requirement
Starting today, the third-generation iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus, are listed as unavailable on Apple's online ...