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European unified Type-C interface !
Recently, the European Union introduced a bill on charging interfaces, requiring all smartphones sold in 27 EU countries from 2024 to be charged using USB-C, including products such as AirPods. The bill passed by an overwhelming majority in early October, with 602 votes in favour, 13 against and 8 abstentions.
The bill, signed by the Presidents of the European Parliament and the Council, will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will enter into force 20 days after publication. The new rules will come into effect 24 months after entry into force.
Jozef Síkela, Czech’s Minister of Industry and Trade, said a charger that fits multiple devices will save money and time, and will also help us reduce e-waste. Chargers previously generated about 11,000 tons of e-waste each year.
The new regulations will require that all electronic devices must have a USB-C charging interface, that is, most electronic devices can be charged using the same charger. The new regulations will apply to a wide range of portable devices: mobile phones, tablets, e-readers, game consoles, headsets, mice, etc.
In addition, 40 months after the directive takes effect, all laptop charging ports will also be required to use the USB-C port.
After the bill was released, the U.S. authorities also expressed their approval, and some senators posted on social platforms to support: Consumers should not always buy new chargers for different devices. We can use a unified standard to solve the problem. , reduce expenses, reduce hassle and waste.” In response, Apple expressed a clear rejection, saying that the bill “kills innovation” and actually leads to more environmental waste. If Apple no longer uses the Lightning interface, it will lose tens of billions of MFi and other licensing fees every year.
The iPhone 15 will use a USB-C interface, while the iPhone 14 Pro will upgrade the lightning interface to USB 3.0. If Apple changes the interface to USB-C, it will be welcomed by consumers, but due to the large fan base, there must be some opposition on the Internet. Do you think changing the interface is the right thing to do?
