In a move that will force Apple to switch over to USB-C chargers for its upcoming iPhones, the European Parliament on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of enforcing a common charger standard for all mobile devices sold in the bloc.
The EU's new rules will force Apple to use a different charging method for its phones.
According to an EU press release, the law passed with a large number of votes.
All mobile phones, tablets and cameras that are sold in the EU will be required to have a charging port by the end of the decade.
The European Union believes this will make it easier for people to carry a single charge for all their electronic devices.
Apple's iPad and Macbooks are not the only devices that use theusb type-c charging port.
The EU Council will have to approve the rules before they can be put into law.
The law will standardize fast charging across all devices, but it's not clear what standard will be adopted. Both chipmakers and smartphones have their own standards for fast charging. The likeliest candidate for the EU's standardization mandate is the most interoperability standard used by the likes of Apple and others.
There are rules for wirelesscharging. Common standards for wireless charging may need to be enforced amid reports that Apple may be considering a fully-portless iPhone in the future. The European Commission will harmonize interoperability requirements by the end of the year, according to the release. This shouldn't be a problem, as almost all phones that support wireless charging, including Apple's iPhones, are compatible with the standard.
There was 11,000 metric tons. Every year, that is the amount of e-waste generated by Europe.
Apple has been the most vocal opponent of the EU's move. The company said in a statement that it was concerned that strict regulation would hurt consumers in Europe and around the globe. Apple's iPad and MacBooks have been using the same charger for a long time.
Apple will be forced to use a new charge after the EU votes for a universal cable.
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