The EU’s uniform charging rule, which aims to reduce waste and will make different charging ports of various electronic devices compatible, such as USB-C, Micro USB and Lightning, will come into force as of December 28.
In this context, the new standard charging port for portable electronic devices in EU countries will be USB-C.
All new smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, portable video game consoles, speakers and keyboards will need to have a USB-C charging port. In addition, fast charging systems of electronic devices will also be compatible.
IT WILL ALSO BE VALID ON LAPTOPS IN 2026
The USB-C rule will also apply to laptops starting April 28, 2026.
A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS WAS GRANTED
The EU approved the uniform charging entry rule in 2022 and gave 2 years for it to come into force.
The EU’s regulation caused changes in the products of Apple, especially those that use different charging ports, and enabled the company to change the charging ports of its new devices to USB-C.
Currently, most devices are charged via USB-C input. The same port is available on new laptops as well as headphones and various other accessories.
Source: AA