EU mandates USB-C ports for small devices, laptops face 2026 deadline
2 weeks, 3 days ago

EU mandates USB-C ports for small devices, laptops face 2026 deadline

NL Times  

Starting Saturday, small electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, computer mice, and cameras sold in the European Union must include a USB-C charging port under a new EU directive. The legislation, which aims to standardize charging ports across devices, follows years of political debate in Brussels. The German trade association Bitkom criticized the policy as excessive government interference, arguing that the electronics market was already consolidating charging standards independently. “In recent years, the number of different types of charging ports has already decreased significantly—from approximately 30 to just three: USB-C, Apple Lightning, and Micro-USB,” Bitkom representatives said.

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USB-C Is Now the Law of the Land in Europe
55 years ago

USB-C Is Now the Law of the Land in Europe

Wired  

"It's time for THE charger," the European Commission posted to X on December 28, 2024. The Common Charger Directive demands that a "USB-C receptacle" be equipped on "radio equipment" that is "equipped with a removable or embedded rechargeable battery" and "can be recharged via wired charging." Fewer Bricks, Standardized “Fast Charging” The most significant impact this USB-C requirement has had …

Apple discontinues iPhone SE and iPhone 14 as EU officially adopts USB-C as universal charging standard
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Apple discontinues iPhone SE and iPhone 14 as EU officially adopts USB-C as universal charging standard

India Today  

Last week, on December 28, was a significant milestone for tech enthusiasts and environmentalists in the European Union as USB-C officially became the mandatory standard for electronic devices. The new regulation, designed to reduce e-waste and simplify charging for consumers, requires phones, tablets, cameras, and other electronic devices sold in the EU to feature USB-C ports. The tech giant introduced …

EU universal charger rules come into force
2 weeks, 4 days ago

EU universal charger rules come into force

The Hindu  

EU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday, in a change Brussels said will cut costs and waste. "Starting today, all new mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, speakers, keyboards and many other electronics sold in the EU will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port," …

iPhone 15 USB-C: Do you need a new charging cable or adaptor?
1 year, 4 months ago

iPhone 15 USB-C: Do you need a new charging cable or adaptor?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The introduction of USB-C on the iPhone 15 range – as well as …

What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?
1 year, 4 months ago

What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hello, USB-C. Apple is ditching …

What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple’s Lightning cable?
1 year, 4 months ago

What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple’s Lightning cable?

Associated Press  

LONDON — Bye, Lightning cable. A big part of the reason is a European Union common charging rule that’s coming soon for the 27-nation bloc. It resisted the EU’s common charging push, citing worries that it would limit innovation and end up hurting consumers. “USB-C has become a universally accepted standard so we’re bringing USB-C to iPhone 15,” said Kaiann …

Apple Store Staff Asked To Recommend USB-C Chargers To iPhone 15 Buyers
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple Store Staff Asked To Recommend USB-C Chargers To iPhone 15 Buyers

News 18  

Apple is gearing up for a new iPhone event this week and at the same time asking its store employees to understand the new products launching this year. And now, reports say that Apple is training its staff at the Store and telling them to recommend any iPhone 15 buyer to get the USB C charger as well. In fact, …

Experts warn of e-waste issues over iPhone charging port switch
1 year, 4 months ago

Experts warn of e-waste issues over iPhone charging port switch

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new EU rules which …

The iPhone Is Finally Getting USB-C. Here’s What That Means
1 year, 4 months ago

The iPhone Is Finally Getting USB-C. Here’s What That Means

Wired  

The first devices with the USB-C charging port arrived in 2015. The longest holdout has been the iPhone—despite adding USB-C to every new MacBook and iPad in the past few years, Apple has opted to stick with its proprietary Lightning connector for its smartphone. Nine years later, Apple swapped it to the Lightning port, which was smaller, reversible, and created …

iPhone 15 expected to gain Android-equivalent upgrades, reports suggest
1 year, 4 months ago

iPhone 15 expected to gain Android-equivalent upgrades, reports suggest

India TV News  

The upcoming iPhone 15 is poised for substantial enhancements, including a new 48-megapixel primary rear camera, a Dynamic Island design, enlarged battery capacity, and expedited charging through a USB-C port, among other features. Another revelation from recent leaks suggests that the iPhone 15 will embrace faster charging, a convenience long enjoyed by Android users. While the proposed increase to 35W …

Top Tech News Today India August 9 iPhone 15 Series Get USB-C Charging Parliament Passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill OnePlus Fold Price Leaked
1 year, 5 months ago

Top Tech News Today India August 9 iPhone 15 Series Get USB-C Charging Parliament Passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill OnePlus Fold Price Leaked

ABP News  

iPhone 15 Series To Get USB-C Charging Years after Android smartphones, Apple may finally switch to USB-C for charging on its iPhone models. Click to read our report Parliament Passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill The Parliament on Wednesday cleared the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023. Click to read our report Micromax Shifts Focus Towards EVs Homegrown handset maker …

Apple EarPods With USB-C Could Be In Mass Production Ahead Of iPhone 15 Launch: What We Know
1 year, 8 months ago

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

News 18  

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 …

Apple Could Limit USB C Charging Support For iPhones: What It Means
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple Could Limit USB C Charging Support For iPhones: What It Means

News 18  

Apple is being forced to offer USB C charging on iPhones after the new law passed by EU recently but the company seems intent on working things the way it wants. A new tip has come out this month which suggests Apple could install an IC chip to the USB C port on the iPhone which will ensure that you …

Apple may limit iPhone 15’s USB Type-C port support: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple may limit iPhone 15’s USB Type-C port support: Report

Live Mint  

Apple is planning to bring a USB Type-C port with iPhone 15 series. The report says that USB-C port on iPhone 15 and the accompanying charging cables will feature a Lightning-like authenticator chip, potentially limiting their functionality with Apple-unapproved accessories. Citing a Weibo rumour, the report says that Apple has developed its own variant for iPhone 15’s USB Type-C port. …

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

Apple may launch the iPhone 15 series with Lightning port in 2023, may adopt USB-C in 2024
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple may launch the iPhone 15 series with Lightning port in 2023, may adopt USB-C in 2024

Firstpost  

Apple, theoretically, has the option of delaying the USB Type-C ports until iPhone 17. Apple was supposed to bring USB Type-C connectivity with the upcoming iPhone 15 series, thanks to the regulations that the European Union had passed regarding charging ports for personal devices. However, if a recent report is to be believed, then Apple might just continue with the …

Apple Could Have Different USB C Ports For iPhone 15 And 15 Pro Next Year
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple Could Have Different USB C Ports For iPhone 15 And 15 Pro Next Year

News 18  

We all know that Apple is going to be moving to USB-C charging for its iPhones, and most of us expect that to happen in 2023 with the iPhone 15 series. Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will bring the iPhone 15 models with USB-C for charging and data transfer, but there will be a difference in the technology that will …

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 …

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 …

EU Vs Apple: New Law Could Force iPhones To Support Sideloading of Apps And Permit Other App Stores
2 years, 2 months ago

EU Vs Apple: New Law Could Force iPhones To Support Sideloading of Apps And Permit Other App Stores

News 18  

Apple is facing more pressure from the European Union once again, this time it could be forced to open the gates for other app stores, and support sideloading of apps on the iPhone. The new law requires companies to meet the gatekeeper criteria, which Apple certainly doesn’t, at least from how the company operates and revenues making it an obvious …

Apple executive confirms iPhones will come with USB-C world over for the foreseeable future
2 years, 2 months 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, 2 months 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 …

AirPods, Mac Accessories Could Get USB-C in 2024
2 years, 3 months ago

AirPods, Mac Accessories Could Get USB-C in 2024

News 18  

Tech giant Apple might bring USB-C port to AirPods and Mac accessories by 2024, the media reported. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company might introduce USB-C to its newest AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods by the year 2024, while Mac accessories like the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad may convert to USB-C as soon as the next …

EU Parliament votes to make USB-C a common charger for all devices, manufacturers need to comply by 2024
2 years, 3 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 …

New EU law imposes single charger for all smartphones, tablets and cameras
2 years, 3 months ago

New EU law imposes single charger for all smartphones, tablets and cameras

Live Mint  

According to a new law passed by the EU parliament, all new smartphones, tablets and cameras will have a single standard charger from late 2024. But currently the wireless charging option offers lower power and data transfer speeds than USB-C. EU policymakers say the single charger rule will simplify the life of Europeans, reduce the mountain of obsolete chargers and …

Smartphone Brands In Europe Could Be Forced To Offer 3 Years Of OS Updates: All Details
2 years, 4 months ago

Smartphone Brands In Europe Could Be Forced To Offer 3 Years Of OS Updates: All Details

News 18  

Europe is changing the trend of the mobile industry in many ways lately. And now, it has proposed a new law which will enforce all phone brands to offer three years of OS updates for their devices, and up to 5 years of security support. Brands have often talked about the high investment required to extend software support for older …

Apple Lightning Connector Came Out 10 Years Ago, But Now Its Time Is Up
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple Lightning Connector Came Out 10 Years Ago, But Now Its Time Is Up

News 18  

Apple has stuck to its lightning connector to charge the iPhones for many years, a decade to be precise. You can easily get fast charging support up to 150W on an Android smartphone thanks to USB C. While Apple continues to dish out a meagre 20W charging support, even for its high-price iPhone Pro Max versions. 10 years of the …

India Now Exploring Adoption of Common Charger for Mobile Devices; Meeting on August 17
2 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

EU sets date for common phone charge cable 欧盟将统一手机等电子设备充电端口
2 years, 6 months ago

EU sets date for common phone charge cable 欧盟将统一手机等电子设备充电端口

China Daily  

媒体英语 EU sets date for common phone charge cable 欧盟将统一手机等电子设备充电端口 Play audio file 在数不清的数据线中翻找与设备相匹配的充电器的日子可能即将结束。欧盟暂时达成协议：到 2024 年秋季，新的便携式电子设备必须配备 USB-C 端口充电器。 The idea of a common phone charger has been talked about for years. This provisional agreement means that by the autumn of 2024, new mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU, will have to use a USB Type-C charging port. …

More Countries Want To Make USB Type C As The Common Charging Standard For Mobiles
2 years, 6 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, 7 months ago

New EU rules on USB-C chargers go much beyond an iPhone redesign

Hindustan Times  

European Union legislators have ruled that all mobile electronic devices sold within countries that come under the bloc must have USB-C connection port by the fall of 2024. The EU’s pitch is simple – consumers will save money they’d have otherwise spent to buy new chargers, and more than 11,000 tonnes of e-waste annually will be saved in the form …

USB-C made mandatory for phones sold in EU from 2024 but Apple has a clever trick up its sleeves
2 years, 7 months ago

USB-C made mandatory for phones sold in EU from 2024 but Apple has a clever trick up its sleeves

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 …

Apple May Need To Follow Android As Europe Makes USB Type-C Charger Mandatory For Smartphones
2 years, 7 months ago

Apple May Need To Follow Android As Europe Makes USB Type-C Charger Mandatory For Smartphones

News 18  

Small pin, large pin, Micro-USB, Type-C, Lightning port… the list may carry on if you consider the evolution of mobile phone chargers over decades. Now, the European Union feels it’s time to make it mandatory for smartphones to come with one type of charger and charging port– USB Type-C. “By autumn 2024, USB Type-C will become the common charging port …

EU agrees on single mobile charging port in blow to Apple
2 years, 7 months ago

EU agrees on 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 agrees single mobile charging port in blow to Apple
2 years, 7 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, 7 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 deal on single mobile charging port likely June 7 in setback for Apple
2 years, 7 months ago

EU deal on single mobile charging port likely June 7 in setback for Apple

The Hindu  

EU countries and EU lawmakers are set to agree on a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones on June 7 when they meet to discuss a proposal that has been fiercely criticised by Apple, people familiar with the matter said. The proposal for a single mobile charging port was first broached by the European Commission more than …

EU Set To Finalise Common Charging Adapter For Mobile Devices Next Week
2 years, 7 months ago

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

News 18  

BRUSSELS:EU countries and EU lawmakers are set to agree on a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones on June 7 when they meet to discuss a proposal that has been fiercely criticised by Apple, people familiar with the matter said. The proposal for a single mobile charging port was first broached by the European Commission more than …

Here’s Why Apple Will Soon Have To Offer USB Type C Port For Charging iPhones
2 years, 8 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  

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 find …

EU’s one-size-fits-all policy for phone chargers makes Apple a misfit
2 years, 10 months ago

EU’s one-size-fits-all policy for phone chargers makes Apple a misfit

The Hindu  

The story so far: Last September, the European Commission took an important step to push smartphone makers into harmonising their mobile devices’ charging ports. Verheugen’s self-regulation call was heard as ten leading phone manufactures, including Apple, Samsung and Nokia, signed on a Memorandum of Understanding to provide chargers compatible on the basis of micro-USB connector, the most prevalent charging component …

Apple may finally add USB-C charging port to iPhone next year
3 years, 1 month ago

Apple may finally add USB-C charging port to iPhone next year

India Today  

Apple’s iPhone has many proprietary features that contribute to the seamless experience you get using it. Apple uses its proprietary Lightning connectors on the iPhone for charging, while the call for a USB-C port instead has been there for quite some time. A new report has said Apple is considering using a USB-C port on next year’s iPhone 14, especially …

EU proposes universal charger for mobiles: The reason and why Apple is unhappy?
3 years, 3 months ago

EU proposes universal charger for mobiles: The reason and why Apple is unhappy?

Hindustan Times  

The European Union is pushing for the adoption of a universal charging cord for mobile devices that could end the hoarding of different cables to just find the right one. The European Commission, the bloc's executive arm, proposed a legislation on Thursday that would mandate USB-C cables for charging European Union's move is a step towards cutting down on the …

Apple faces off with Europe regulators over phone chargers
3 years, 3 months ago

Apple faces off with Europe regulators over phone chargers

Live Mint  

The European Union proposed a bloc-wide common charging standard for smartphones and other electronic devices, a move that, if adopted, would effectively bar the use of Apple Inc.’s unique “Lightning" charging port now used for all of its new smartphones. Separate legislation proposed late last year by European Commission Executive Vice President Margarethe Vestager targets alleged anticompetitive behavior by large …

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 …

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