Regulators in Brussels have agreed a long-awaited deal that will force companies like Apple to use a common charger for smartphones and laptop computers.
The agreement on Tuesday follows more than a decade of discussions as regulators argued such a device was needed to counter electronic waste and curb the number of chargers consumers have to carry.
The new law will come into effect in 2024 and will see USB Type-C become the common charging port for devices like cameras and mobile phones. The move will have a particular impact on Apple’s iPhones, which use a Lightning cable while Android-based devices already use the new standard.
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