Apple admits it "has to comply" with new EU mandate for single charging cables

1 year 6 months ago

Apple has confirmed the iPhone will be getting that USB-C cable port, in accordance with the European Commission's upcoming mandate.

By autumn 2024, all portable electronic devices sold in the EU will need to use USB Type-C for charging. The aim is to reduce electronic waste and be more consumer friendly by having just one "common charger".

Now the powers that be at Apple have confirmed the company will release an iPhone with this charging port - even though it is not very happy about it all.

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Victoria Kennedy

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