Products from Apple and other manufacturers will have to use the same charge under a landmark deal approved by European lawmakers on Tuesday, ending years of debate and ignoring the tech giant's complaints that it would harm consumers.
From Autumn 2024, the EU will require phones to have the same charging port.
The European Union will require all mobile phones, tablets and cameras to have the same charging port by the fall of 2024.
The requirement will apply to a number of devices, including phones, headphones, e-readers, handheld gaming consoles, portable speakers and tablets, regardless of their manufacturer.
After the new rules come into force, laptop makers will have an extra 40 months to comply.
The new rules are an important step towards reducing e-waste according to the Commissioner for the Internal Market.
It's common sense to have a common charge for electronic devices.
The European Parliament and European Council are expected to approve the legislation later this year.
For a decade, the European Union has been trying to standardize electronic charging but has been unable to do so due to political obstacles. The rules would slash e-waste, save money and be better for consumers. Apple has been a fierce opponent of standardization, arguing that it would hurt consumers and stifle innovation.
There is a wireless charging station. The EU said that the only thing that needs to be included in a wireless charging device is a port for a cable. According to the press release, the legislation will allow the European Commission to develop standards for wireless charging in the future.
The sum is 250 million euros. According to the European Council, there is a lot of money wasted on unnecessary charger purchases. Around 11,000 tonnes of waste is produced each year from unused or thrown away cables.
One to charge them all.
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