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EU to require single charger for all smartphones, in change targeting Apple

By Christopher Hutton
Published June 7, 2022 2:49pm ET
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EU to require single charger for all smartphones, in change targeting Apple
Lawmakers in the European Union agreed to pass a law implementing a standard charger for smartphones and tablets, forcing Apple to alter its product design to account for the change. The European Commission agreed to the text of a law implementing a standard charger, forcing all mobile devices and tablets to be compatible with USB-C […]

Lawmakers in the European Union agreed to pass a law implementing a standard charger for smartphones and tablets, forcing Apple to alter its product design to account for the change.

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