The European Union has given manufacturers a firm deadline for most electronics sold in the region to support USB-C charging. As of December 28, 2024, all new phones, tablets, headphones, portable speakers, and many other types of devices will have to use this standard for wired charging. There’s no effect on devices that can only be charged wirelessly. Continue reading “EU mandates all new phones to adopt USB-C by December 2024”
Following a resounding vote in favour of eliminating alternate charging techniques by members of the European Parliament, a standard charger for mobile devices will be adopted in 2024. All small and medium-sized portable electronics must have USB-C charging ports by the end of 2024 in order to be marketed in the EU. This includes mobile devices including smartphones and tablets, cameras, headphones, and portable gaming systems. Continue reading “EU passes law to mandate USB-C chargers for mobile devices by 2024”
