By James Scout/ Oct 5, 2022
Today, the European Parliament passed a resolution mandating that by the end of 2024, all consumer electronics, including the iPhone and AirPods, use USB-C as their standard charging connector.
All consumer electronics makers that sell their products in Europe are required under the proposal, known as a directive, to ensure that a variety of gadgets include a USB-C connector.
Given that a large portion of Apple's devices uses the Lightning connector rather than USB-C, this "common port" will be a first for the globe and influence Apple in particular.
MEPs assert that the change will lessen electronic waste, address product sustainability, and improve the convenience of using various gadgets.
However, it was unsuccessful in becoming law. Apple issued a warning at the time, claiming that forcing the industry to use a single charging connection would hinder innovation and result in electronic waste since consumers would be compelled to buy new cords.