Europe's decision on a "charger" puts Apple in trouble
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament voted on a new law requiring all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras to use a "uniform charger."
What is the importance of the subject?
The measure, initially approved by the Member States in June, aims to reduce e-waste and increase consumer comfort.
Effects of the law
The law requires that all devices sold in the EU be equipped with "USB-C" charging ports by autumn 2024 and will be extended to laptops by spring 2026.
- The decision will have a clear impact on manufacturers such as Apple, which has designed some of its devices such as iPhones, with unique special aperture chargers.
- Some tablets and existing laptops from Apple use a USB-C charger, as with some Android phones, according to Bloomberg.
- The new rule will also apply to a range of other devices, such as video game devices, keyboards, portable speakers, and headphones.
- Apple reported earlier that the measure would weaken innovation and lead to more e-waste, Reuters reported.
- The European Commission estimated that the law would provide consumers with a total of 250 million Euro annually "on unnecessary charger purchases".
What do they say?
"The joint shipper will finally become a reality in Europe," Alex Agius Saliba, a member of the European Parliament representing Malta, said in a press release.
"This future law allows for the development of innovative shipping solutions in the future, and will benefit everyone, from frustrated consumers to our vulnerable environment."
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