USB-C will be mandatory for all smart devices sold in India
2 years, 1 month ago

USB-C will be mandatory for all smart devices sold in India

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI :India will be adopting USB-C type as a common charging port for smart devices, with stakeholders reaching a consensus at a meeting of an inter-ministerial task force, consumer affairs secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said on Wednesday. The government held wide-ranging consultations to standardize charging ports for all compatible smart devices, but it is yet to reach a decision on chargers for low-cost feature phones. The ministry of consumer affairs has also formed a sub-group to examine the feasibility of uniform charging ports for wearable devices like smart watches. The Centre is of the view that India should move to two types of standard charging devices, one for smart phones and portable devices such as laptops and tablets, and another for feature phones, which have a bigger market share, the consumer affairs secretary had told industry representatives while inviting them for consultations.

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Apple EarPods With USB-C Could Be In Mass Production Ahead Of iPhone 15 Launch: What We Know

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With the iPhone 15 series rumored to shift to USB-C from Lightning, accessories including Apple EarPods and cables are also making a shift to USB-C. As spotted by MacRumors, popular leaker ShrimpApplePro has claimed that Apple Earpods with USB-C are already in mass production ahead of the iPhone 15 series launch in September this year. Additionally, as claimed by Ming-Chi …

India's BIS Comes Out With Standards for USB Type-C Charging Port For Mobile Devices
1 year, 11 months ago

India's BIS Comes Out With Standards for USB Type-C Charging Port For Mobile Devices

News 18  

As the government plans to introduce two common types of charging ports for mobiles and wearable electronic devices, the Bureau of Indian Standards has come out with quality standards for USB Type-C charging port, according to a senior consumer affairs ministry official. In the interest of consumers and to reduce e-waste, the Department of Consumer Affairs in consultations with the …

USB Type-C can be a mandate in India soon! Concern for Apple?
2 years, 1 month ago

USB Type-C can be a mandate in India soon! Concern for Apple?

Live Mint  

Earlier, it was the EU that had mandated the usage of USB-C on smart devices. The Union government of India had initially set up an inter-ministerial task force to allow discussions over this issue and it is agreed to mandate USB-C on all smart devices. Rohit Kumar Singh, Consumer Affairs Secretary, said, “India will shift to a USB type C …

Apple executive confirms iPhones will come with USB-C world over for the foreseeable future
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple executive confirms iPhones will come with USB-C world over for the foreseeable future

Firstpost  

Apple has confirmed that they will move to USB-C for their iPhones in the future and use the charging port for a considerable time, but they haven’t set a deadline for it yet. Apple has officially confirmed that the upcoming iPhones and all subsequent mobile devices will have USB-C ports, at least for the foreseeable future. Responding to a question …

Apple Finally Confirms Its Plans For USB C Charging On iPhones
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple Finally Confirms Its Plans For USB C Charging On iPhones

News 18  

Apple is now going to offer USB-C charging standards on iPhones very soon. When asked about Apple’s plans to switch to USB-C for iPhones, Joswiak said, obviously, we’ll have to comply, we have no choice." Going by this timeline and Apple’s launch schedule, one could expect the iPhone 16 lineup to support USB-C for charging. Joswiak was clear about Apple’s …

European Union gives final approval to law forcing Apple to switch to USB Type-C
2 years, 2 months ago

European Union gives final approval to law forcing Apple to switch to USB Type-C

Live Mint  

The European Union today gave its final approval to the common charger directive. The law mandates a USB Type-C port for a whole range of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and headphones. It says that having a common charger will improve consumer convenience by harmonizing charging interfaces and fast charging technology, and will significantly reduce electronic waste. Having …

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Business Standard  

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EU Parliament votes to make USB-C a common charger for all devices, manufacturers need to comply by 2024
2 years, 2 months ago

EU Parliament votes to make USB-C a common charger for all devices, manufacturers need to comply by 2024

Firstpost  

EU’s move to mandate a common USB-C charger as the universal standard is clearly aimed at Apple. Back in June of this year, the members of the European Parliament and Council deliberated on having a common port for charging all electronics and reached a provisional agreement to implement a common charger policy, starting from 2024. Devices such as health trackers …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Common charger for all mobile phones in India? Govt to setup expert team

India Today  

The Indian government plans to adopt the EU’s common charger policy. In other words, the country may soon have a policy of a common charger for all mobile phones and other portable electronic devices. As per PTI, the meeting was attended by Electronics Products Innovation Consortium Foundation Chairman and HCL Founder Ajai Chowdhury; Manufacturers' Association of Information Technology President Rajkumar …

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers
2 years, 4 months ago

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Hindustan Times  

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India Now Exploring Adoption of Common Charger for Mobile Devices; Meeting on August 17
2 years, 4 months ago

India Now Exploring Adoption of Common Charger for Mobile Devices; Meeting on August 17

News 18  

New Delhi, Aug 9: The government is exploring the adoption of a common charger for a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets, and has called a meeting on August 17 to discuss the issue with the industry, a senior consumer affairs ministry official said on Tuesday. Recently, the European Union announced the adoption of a USB-C port common charging …

Government exploring adoption of common charger for all devices
2 years, 4 months ago

Government exploring adoption of common charger for all devices

The Hindu  

The government is exploring the adoption of a common charger for a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets, and has called a meeting on August 17 to discuss the issue with the industry, a senior consumer affairs ministry official said on Tuesday. The meeting with mobile makers and sector-specific organisations has been scheduled to assess the possibility of ending …

More Countries Want To Make USB Type C As The Common Charging Standard For Mobiles
2 years, 5 months ago

More Countries Want To Make USB Type C As The Common Charging Standard For Mobiles

News 18  

After the EU passed the law to make USB Type C the standard charging port for mobile devices, other countries are planning a similar move. Brazil is the new country which wants to make USB Type C the default charging standard for mobile devices sold in the region. While the EU has sought USB Type C as the charging standard …

US might follow EU policy for common smartphone charging port
2 years, 6 months ago

US might follow EU policy for common smartphone charging port

India Today  

The US might soon start working on bringing out a law that makes USB Type-C ports mandatory for small and medium-sized devices. A letter sent by two US senators to the Department of Commerce highlighted the economic and environmental harm inflicted by the consumer electronics industry’s failure to establish uniform charging accessory standards. Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren, the two …

New EU rules on USB-C chargers go much beyond an iPhone redesign
2 years, 6 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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USB-C made mandatory for phones sold in EU from 2024 but Apple has a clever trick up its sleeves
2 years, 6 months ago

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Firstpost  

The European Union has mandated the use of USB-C for all wired charging systems in electronic devices. European Union lawmakers have come to a consensus and passed a law that all electronic devices sold after Autumn 2024, will have to be equipped with the universal USB-C port for wired charging. Apple has had a separate revenue stream all thanks to …

EU agrees on single mobile charging port in blow to Apple
2 years, 6 months ago

EU agrees on single mobile charging port in blow to Apple

The Hindu  

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EU agrees single mobile charging port in blow to Apple
2 years, 6 months ago

EU agrees single mobile charging port in blow to Apple

The Hindu  

Apple will have to change the connector on iPhones sold in Europe by 2024 after EU countries and lawmakers agreed on Tuesday to a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras in a world first. Brussels has been pushing for a single mobile charging port for more than a decade, prompted by complaints from iPhone and Android …

EU's common charger policy for all phones is a bad news for Apple iPhones
2 years, 6 months ago

EU's common charger policy for all phones is a bad news for Apple iPhones

India Today  

European Union lawmakers have finally reached an agreement that forces all future smartphones sold in the market to be equipped with the universal USB-C port. The EU estimates that the new rule could save consumers 250 million euros per year on “unnecessary charger purchases” and also cut down on around 11,000 tonnes of e-waste annually. In the official press release, …

EU Set To Finalise Common Charging Adapter For Mobile Devices Next Week
2 years, 6 months ago

EU Set To Finalise Common Charging Adapter For Mobile Devices Next Week

News 18  

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Here’s Why Apple Will Soon Have To Offer USB Type C Port For Charging iPhones
2 years, 7 months ago

Here’s Why Apple Will Soon Have To Offer USB Type C Port For Charging iPhones

News 18  

Apple iPhones could soon come with a USB Type C port for charging, and it is likely to become the de-facto charging standard for small devices. But the new ruling from the European Parliament is likely to force Apple’s hands and force them to adopt USB Type C for iPhones as well. And that ultimately will force Apple to offer …

Europe's Plan For Common Charging Port Inches Closer
2 years, 8 months ago

Europe's Plan For Common Charging Port Inches Closer

News 18  

BRUSSELS: The European Union's bid to adopt a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones took a step forward on Wednesday when an EU panel backed the proposal, paving the way for an assembly vote next month. The European Commission suggested a single mobile charging port more than a decade ago, hoping phone makers would be able to …

EU plan for common worldwide phone charger port takes step closer
2 years, 8 months ago

EU plan for common worldwide phone charger port takes step closer

The Hindu  

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EU Wants Type-C Ports On All Devices, Motivation For Apple To Make Portless iPhone?
3 years, 3 months ago

EU Wants Type-C Ports On All Devices, Motivation For Apple To Make Portless iPhone?

News 18  

Apple has been long rumoured to remove all ports from the iPhone. If the European Commission’s proposal does go through, Apple may just push for ending wired charging for iPhones once and for all. As pointed out by the folks at The Verge, the a European Commission spokesperson pointed out that “if a device charges only wirelessly, then there is …

In Major Setback to Apple, EU Proposes Universal Type-C Charger For All Devices
3 years, 3 months ago

In Major Setback to Apple, EU Proposes Universal Type-C Charger For All Devices

News 18  

The European Union aims to have a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones under a European Commission proposal presented on Thursday in a world first, with the move impacting iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals. Under the Commission’s proposal, a USB-C connector will become the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and …

Europe plans to make USB-C port mandatory on iPhone, other devices
3 years, 3 months ago

Europe plans to make USB-C port mandatory on iPhone, other devices

India Today  

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has said that it will be mandatory for smartphone manufacturers and manufacturers of other electronics to include a USB-C charging port on their devices. The European Commission’s rules will also force manufacturers to make their charging technologies interoperable. “We share the European Commission’s commitment to protecting the environment and are …

EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple
3 years, 3 months ago

EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple

The Hindu  

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