The EU will require USB-C charging for mobile devices by the end of 2024
in the EU. All mobile devices with up to 100W power delivery sold in the region will have to come with a USB-C charging port by the end of 2024. Laptops will need to make the switch by spring 2026. Products that come to market before these deadlines won't be affected.by letting people use existing chargers to power new devices. It's also intended to eliminate technological"lock-in" that keeps users tied to one manufacturer's proprietary formats.
The EU has long called for a common charger, and helped whittle down the variety of connectors by pushing for standards . However, the Union claims that voluntary efforts didn't lead to"concrete results" for users. That led to a formal legislative proposal in September last year.You can disable notifications at any time in your settings menu.
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