5/17/2023 0 Comments Apple usb usbc![]() ![]() The wheels of politics move very slowly, after all. There were several years of discussion, and it wasn’t until January 2022 that the first draft legislation was published. Phone makers then eventually moved away from microUSB in favor of USB-C, and while things seemed quiet, the push to legislate a common charger never really went away. However compliance was voluntary, and this allowed Apple to keep its own proprietary charging port for as long as it has. Back in 2010 EU standards bodies pushed to have microUSB as the universal cell phone charger, which prompted large groups of phone makers to ditch proprietary cables. The EU’s push for a common charging standard is nothing new. However Apple has until the end of 2024 to comply with the new smartphone rules. The deadline for adopting USB-C differs depending on the device, with laptops being given until 2026 to comply.
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