Sorry, Apple: a vote by the European Parliament will force all mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and many other electronics to be USB-C compatible by 2024.
It finally happened: The European Parliament voted to make almost all electronics USB-C compatible.
Apple, which is known for its use of proprietary connectors like the Lightning port and the long-forgotten 30-pin dock it replaced, has been the primary focus of the new mandate. However, the new law would extend to all mobile phones, tablets, cameras, mice, headphones, video game consoles, GPS units, and laptops.
The mandate will first roll out to phones, tablets, and cameras, requiring USB-C compliance by the end of 2024. Meanwhile, laptops have until spring 2026. A release from the European Parliament regarding the decision specifies that this applies to “laptops that are rechargeable via a wired cable, operating with a power delivery of up to 100 Watts,” which should assuage concerns for more power-hungry computers.
The EP touted the decision as a win for sustainability, both by helping to reduce e-waste and helping streamline consumers’ buying decisions, eliminating the need for multiple cords or “dongles” as Apple is apt to use to bridge the gaps in compatibility. The EP added that “disposed of and unused chargers account for about 11,000 tonnes of e-waste annually.” To help mitigate possible growing pains, the new law would also feature labels detailing charging characteristics, making it easier to figure out what charges they already own may work for new devices.
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