The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU — here’s what that means
From December 28th, a large percentage of the gadgets bought inside the EU are required to charge via USB-C. The goal for Directive 2022/2380, known colloquially as the common charging solution, is to reduce e-waste and solve market fragmentation. You may recall Apple and the EU butting heads over this a few years ago.
Universal charger rule: USB-C becomes mandatory for devices sold in EU
The new USB-C mandate across the EU standardizes device charging, ensuring USB Power Delivery support and clearer labelling to simplify consumer choices and reduce electronic waste.
EU adopts universal USB-C standard to streamline device charging
As of Saturday, the USB-C charging standard for portable electronic devices is now in effect in the EU. This change affects phones, tablets, and digital cameras, among others. According to Euronews, starting in 2026,
Apple discontinues iPhone 14 and iPhone SE as USB-C becomes mandatory in Europe
On December 28, USB-C became the mandatory standard for electronic devices in the European Union (EU), prompting Apple to discontinue two of its affordable models— the iPhone 14 (review) and the iPhone SE (3rd generation), the last iPhones featuring the Lightning port.
EU universal charger rules come into force
EU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday, in a change Brussels said will cut costs and waste."Starting today, all new mobile phones,
EU mandates USB-C for devices: A new era for simpler charging
As of Saturday, the USB-C charging standard for portable electronic devices is in effect in the EU. The changes affect, among others, phones, tablets, and digital cameras. According to Euronews, starting in 2026,
EU's Universal USB-C Charger Law Takes Effect, Forcing Major Tech Changes
EU's universal USB-C charging mandate takes effect, promising consumer savings and reduced e-waste through standardized device charging.
Satechi’s USB-C Slim Dock Is The Best Way To Expand Apple’s M4 iMac
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What Is An SS USB Port?
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Your files deserve better — meet this 1TB dual-USB storage game-changer
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Windows 11 24H2 prevents new updates when installing via USB stick
Microsoft has confirmed an annoying bug in Windows 11 that prevents further updates of the operating system. There are still ...
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Apple pulls remaining Lightning-based devices from European stores
Apple is no longer selling its iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe — the last phone models with Apple’s proprietary ...
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USB-C Charger Design First to Deliver 240 W from Single 1C Port
According to Pulsiv Limited, it’s the first company to offer a solution that delivers 240 W from a single USB-C port. The ...
Satechi 6-in-1 Slim USB-C Adapter review: Few ports, fewer complaints
The Satechi 6-in-1 Slim USB-C adapter is small enough to fit in the pocket but provides enough connectivity to support your ...
Portable, Durable, and Fast: the Dual-USB Flash Drive Every Entrepreneur Needs
This high-performance USB-C and USB-A 3.2 flash drive offers everything a busy professional needs: Versatility, speed, ...