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.
USB-C is now effectively mandatory in Europe as the new charging era begins
The European market is making USB-C the sole interface for battery charging on mobile and portable gadgets. The EU Parliament approved the USB Type-C mandate in
Apple Pulls iPhone 14 and SE from EU Member States Ahead of USB-C Deadline
Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in all E.U. member states.
Europe's USB-C Charger Mandate Has Gone into Effect
If you live in Europe and were hoping to pick up an older iPhone on the cheap, think again. The European Union's Common Charger Directive came into force on December 28, 2024. This legislation mandates that electronic devices sold within the EU must now feature USB-C charging ports, putting older Apple phones on the wrong side of the law.
Apple stops selling iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in Europe after EU's mandatory USB-C rule kicks in
Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14 series and the iPhone SE (3rd generation) in its stores across most of the European Union (EU). This move comes amid a ruling that all smartphones sold in the EU must have the same charging port i.
Apple discontinues iPhone 14, iPhone SE in EU as USB-C becomes mandatory
The change in regulations only applies to markets within the European Union. iPhone SE and iPhone 14 models are still available in other regions including India
You might forget all about cloud storage when you switch to this dual USB drive in 2025
Your life is already overrun with subscriptions, so why would you want to pay for your cloud storage when you can get this ...
Say goodbye to charger chaos: 'USB-C Everything' law goes into force
The EU's Common Charger Directive mandates USB-C charging for many devices, and it has now gone into effect. Read on to know ...
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Incredibly compact 10-in-1 USB-C Hub has a dial for customization, 100W charging — HubKey includes five keys and a knob, now available on Kickstarter for $69
The Yanko HubKey 10-in-1 USB-C Hub lets you connect all your peripherals to your laptop and even easily control it with the ...
Satechi’s USB-C Slim Dock Is The Best Way To Expand Apple’s M4 iMac
The new Apple iMacs are great machines, they just need a few more ports and some extra storage. The Satechi USB-C Slim Dock ...
This 240W USB-C cable’s connector both rotates and bends
Japanese accessory maker Sanwa Supply has released a new 240W USB-C cable with a flexible design that could help prevent ...
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All Devices Sold in the EU Will Now Be USB-C Compatible
The EU's mandatory push for USB-C comes ahead of California and India enforcing similar rules in 2026 and 2025, respectively.
You Should Have a Super-Fast USB Car Charger
A fast USB car charger can be a great backup power source for laptops, battery banks, and other devices during emergencies or ...
The EU Finally Has a Common Charger for All Devices. Will the US Follow?
The EU's new rule, known as the "Common Charger Directive" is designed to increase convenience, cut back on 11,000 tons of ...