EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple
The Hindu
Half the chargers sold with mobile phones in 2018 had a USB micro-B connector, while 29% had a USB-C connector and 21% a Lightning connector, according to a 2019 Commission study.
The EU aims to have a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones under an European Commission proposal presented on Thursday in a world first, with the move impacting iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals.
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The move has been more than 10 years in the making, with the European Union executive touting environmental benefits and250 million euros ($293 million) in annual savings for users.
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