The ubiquitous iPhone charging cable may soon be unplugged for good. Here's why.
They've been chewed by dogs, misplaced, stolen, repaired, tripped over, tangled, untangled, and sworn at.The EU is mandating a single type of charger for smartphones and similar electronic devicesThat's bad news if you've just bought corded earphones for your iPhonerequiring smartphones and other similar devices sold within EU borders to use the same USB-C charging port.
Laptop makers have slightly longer: 40 months from the time European lawmakers approve the agreement, which should be soon.According to the European Commission, a universal charger for smartphones and other devices will save people money, drive innovation in wireless charging, and reduce electronic waste, or e-waste.It says European consumers spend about 2.4 billion euros annually on standalone chargers they bought separately, and the deal would mean they save around 240 million euros .
In response, the commission said smartphone makers would be given a 24-month transition period and "ample time" to fall in line.Apple could make USB-C standard on all new iPhones or only those sold in the EU. "Initially, they had slightly different phones for different markets, but as soon as they could have universal 5G phone chargers, they did."So the rule change in Europe means the iPhones sold in Australia will probably have USB-C as well.This could affect the resale value of iPhones, he added.It's quickly becoming the standard charger for electronic devices.
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