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EU proposes legislation on common standard for mobile phone chargers

Thursday 23 September 2021 | 15:22 CET | News
The European Commission has presented its proposal for a universal charger for mobile devices, based on the USB-C standard. The aim is to allow consumers to re-use the same charger for multiple devices, while also reducing the amount of electronic waste. 

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Categories: Mobile & Wireless
Companies: Apple
Countries: Europe
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