To an extent that could affect Apple’s proprietary lightning port, EU lawmakers have reached an agreement to require all European smartphone makers to make USB-C the port of choice. standard charge for devices sold in the region, according to reports.
Reports say that after a decade of debate and pressure for a law requiring a universal charging port for devices, the European Parliament announced on Tuesday that it would amend the Radio Equipment Directive and force manufacturers to use USB- C as a common charging port for devices. a variety of devices such as smartphones, tablets, and cameras.
“Consumers will receive clear information about the charging features of new devices, which will make it easier for them to see if their existing chargers are compatible. Buyers will also be able to choose whether to buy new electronic equipment with or without a charging device,” she said. European Union in a statement.
The new agreement also stipulates that charging speed should be harmonized for devices that support fast charging, allowing users to charge their devices at the same speed with any compatible charger.
The European Union says this new agreement will lead to increased reuse of chargers and help consumers save up to € 250 million a year ($ 370 million) on unnecessary charger purchases. .
Disposed and unused chargers are estimated at 11,000 tonnes of e-waste per year, according to the European Union.
According to a report by Gizmodo, the requirements will only apply to products launched after the application of the law, or approximately 24 months after their publication in the Official Journal of the EU. He added that the European Parliament and the Council will formally approve the agreement after the summer holidays.
Apple, meanwhile, is against this directive. In 2021, he issued a statement to Reuters arguing that forcing “only one type of connector is stifling innovation rather than encouraging it and harming consumers in Europe and around the world”.
This first appeared in the CommsWire subscription newsletter on June 8, 2022.
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