Small pin, big pin, Micro-USB, Type-C, Lightning port… If you consider the evolution of mobile phone chargers over the decades, the list can go on and on. While cables essentially do two things – charging the battery and transferring data – mobile brands have been replacing them, claiming faster speeds for charging and data transfer. This constant change of mobile phone charging ports, cables and chargers has easily added to the e-waste. And not to forget, it has also made your life difficult. Now, the European Union feels that the time has come to make it mandatory for smartphones to come with a type of charger and charging port- USB Type-C.
“By autumn 2024, USB Type-C will become the common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets and cameras in the European Union, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed today. Temporary Agreement on Revised Radio Equipment Directive, for certain electronic devices The legislation is part of a broader EU effort to make products more sustainable, reduce electronic waste and make consumers’ lives easier in the EU, according to a statement from the European Parliament. .
While this news is not a big deal for Android smartphones, all the major Android brands are offering USB Type but the story is different for Apple. Apple began offering Type-C first for the MacBook, then for the iPad but it moved to MagSafe for the newer MacBooks. That being said, for iPhones, Apple has continued to keep the Lightning port as usual, regardless of its charging and data transfer speeds. Now, even with the new mandate, Apple is in trouble if it still decides to stick to the Lightning port.
For the record, France has forced Apple and other smartphone brands to offer a wired earphone or EarPods with their smartphones. This is because France prohibits selling mobile handsets without free wired earphones inside the box due to radiation damage concerns and it expects citizens to use earphones during voice calls. Now, with the EU mandated a generic Type-C charger, it might be interesting to see how Apple tackles the issue. Either the iPhone will need to come with a Type-C port and charger, or Apple will need to provide some sort of Lightning to Type-C adapter for free in the European region. It’s highly unlikely that Apple will make separate iPhones with a Type-C port just for the EU.
“Under the new rules, consumers will no longer need a separate charging device and cable every time they buy a new device, and can use the same charger for all their small and medium-sized portable electronic devices. Mobile phones, tablets, e-readers, earbuds, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers that are rechargeable via a wired cable must be equipped with a USB Type-C port, regardless of their manufacturer. be too. According to the statement.
when will the rule apply
“Parliament and Council must formally approve the agreement before it is published in the Official Journal of the European Union. It will enter into force 20 days after publication and its provisions will begin to come into force 24 months later. The new rules market before the date of application. shall not apply to products placed in the EU,” the EU statement said. This means that from 2024 you can expect an iPhone with USB Type-C. The interesting thing about these new rules is that “buyers can choose whether to buy a new device with or without a charging device.”
For the iPhone 14 that launches in 2022, you’ll most likely have to deal with the same Lightning port.
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