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Sure Thing: EU Passes Law Requiring USB-C on All Phones

Sure thing eu passes law requiring usb c on all phones

What was already a known thing is now a certainty: the European Union has passed a directive that requires device makers to equip their products, including phones, tablets, and headphones, with a USB-C port beginning in 2024.

The Council approved the new law today, with EU officials that having a single charger for all devices would essentially reduce electronic waste and help Europeans save money.

“The new rules will make a USB-C charging port mandatory for a whole range of electronic devices. This will mean that most devices can be charged using the same charger. For consumers to know exactly what they are buying, the directive introduces a pictogram that specifies whether a new device comes with a charger and a label indicating the charging performance,” the European Council explains.

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