EU sets December 2024 deadline for USB-C wired charging on new phones
New phones (including iPhones), tablets, headphones and other devices sold in the EU as of December 28th, 2024, will need to use USB-C for wired charging.
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EU policy: USB-C charging mandatory for iPhone from 2024
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The iPhone just got an official deadline to ditch Lightning for
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EU vote paves way for USB-C to be common device charger in 2024
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USB-C Charging to Be Mandatory on All Phones Sold in Europe by
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EU Gives Final Approval to Law That Will Force iPhone to Switch to
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Long-awaited common charger for mobile devices will be a reality
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The EU set an emergency date for the switch to USB-C in
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The best USB-C chargers of 2024, tried and tested
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EU Sets Official Deadline for When iPhone Must Switch to USB-C
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EU mandates single charger for mobile devices – DW – 10/04/2022
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The best USB-C chargers of 2024, tried and tested
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Apple bows to EU and unveils iPhone with USB-C charger
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EU's uniform charging input rule starts at the end of 2024
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Government makes USB-C charging port mandatory: What it means for