Apple: USB-C will be the only charger in Europe by the end of 2024

The USB-C Eventually it will become “the only common shipper” EuropeSuch as European Union I meant when I agreed to the new law dictating this procedure on the continent. Having become a project of more than a decade, the implementation already has a deadline to be implemented, and by that time, all devices for power charging electronic products must have this type of connection.

as it was written In law, incorporate USB-C as a “one common charger” in Europe The deadline will be December 28, 2024. That is, for this day it will be mandatory for all applicable devices to have a port of these characteristics for their wired charging, thus ending with those of specific equipment such as Lightning Iphone.

Europe takes first step towards integrating a ‘global charger’

Document published on the official website of European Unionindicates that the vast majority of consumer electronics must integrate the port USB-C. In this way, according to the provisions of this law, devices such as mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, portable video game consoles, portable speakers, e-book readers, keyboards, mice and portable navigation systems will be affected.

However, while the implementation is mandatory for all of the aforementioned devices, the measure will not be extended to laptops just yet. Unlike other equipment, many laptops still have very different ports for charging, so the transition will require more time so that it does not end up negatively affecting the manufacturers of these stations.

EU refers to port forwarding integration USB type c It will be mandatory for laptops from April 28, 2026, with an additional year and a half margin for these devices.

Express charging has also been considered in law

The European Union He also elaborated on the rapid endurance in his law. This indicates that all those devices that can be charged at a power greater than 15W must incorporate the technology USB power delivery And they will have to ensure that their additional shipping protocols allow the correct functionality of USB PS regardless of the charging device used.

The latest technology update USB power delivery Supports loads up to 240 watts.

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