The European Union (EU) passed a bill that made it mandatory for all manufacturers to use USB Type C as the common charging port for all mobile devices from 2024. And now the US is calling for similar legislation, in which companies standardize charging ports to prevent e-waste from becoming a serious issue.
A group of senators in the United States has asked the US Commerce Department to address the lack of interoperability for charging devices and to look into the impact of e-waste on the environment.
Also read: EU Passes Breakthrough Law For Single Charging Port In Brands And Products: What It Means
The letter cited by The Verge noted, “We ask you to lead the European Union by developing a comprehensive strategy to address unnecessary consumer costs, reduce e-waste and restore purity and certainty in the new electronics buying process.” urge you to follow.” report good,
First, the EU ruling and now the US following suit could likely have a serious impact on how Apple operates in the market. The Cupertino-based tech giant faced the biggest change of all these decisions, forcing the company to eventually move away from its patented Lightning port. Apple has always argued that such a move would stifle innovation but with the passage of the new EU law it seems to have sailed.
Even today, you continue to buy iPhones that only work with their standard chargers, while Android smartphones are now compatible with any adapter that supports the USB Type C interface.
Also read: Apple may bring USB Type-C port to iPhone with iPhone 15 model: Report
Apple has been reported to move to USB Type C for its iPhones in a few years, with some even suggesting that the iPhone 15 in 2024 will be the first model with the new charging interface.
And if that was just a suggestion, it’s high time Apple starts planning the switch by 2024, especially if the US government also manages to pass a bill similar to the EU. At the end of the day, these bills will surely please consumers, who can now stop bothering about buying different chargers, and just carry around one unit to charge them all.
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