By: Reuters Brussels | October 4, 2022 4:20:21 pm
The European Parliament approved new rules that will introduce in the European Union a single charging port for electronic devices. (File photo)The European Parliament approved new rules on Tuesday that will introduce in the European Union a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras by 2024, in a world first.
The vote confirms an earlier agreement among EU institutions and will make USB-C connectors used by Android-based devices the EU standard, forcing Apple to change its charging port for iPhones and other devices.
First published on: 04-10-2022 at 04:20:21 pm