We have a deal on the common charger! 🇪🇺
This means more savings for EU consumers and less waste for the planet:
🔌 mobile phones, tablets, cameras… will all use USB type C
🔌 harmonised fast-charging technology
🔌 unbundling of sale of chargers
@EU_Commission
Great!
Has Apple finally accepted to comply?
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@stefan @EU_Commission I guess they will add a USB-C to Lightning dongle to iPhones and iPads ;). The iPad Pro already has USB-C, BTW.
@FediThing @stefan @EU_Commission But I am sure: only for new devices, not existing models.
@jwildeboer @stefan @EU_Commission
Oh yeah, these rules will only come into effect in 2024, it doesn't cover current models.
Manufacturers have a couple of years to get USB-C integrated into their upcoming devices.
@jwildeboer @stefan @EU_Commission
As far as I can tell, Apple will be forced to have USB-C built in on all iPhones, not just a dongle:
"(Portable electronic devices) will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C port, regardless of their manufacturer."
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20220603IPR32196/deal-on-common-charger-reducing-hassle-for-consumers-and-curbing-e-waste