European lawmakers have been looking for a single charger for years. The primary purpose waste disposal of electricity It is done by unlocking a single charger for smartphones, tablets, e-books and laptops.
This historic demand from the European Commission has been set aside in recent years despite the assurances of some major electronic companies. However, there will be a new vote in the European Parliament it could force Apple to accept the USC Type C connector on its iPhone.
Europe could force Apple to stop using Lightning
In order to reduce electronic waste and increase comfort, European lawmakers will debate today whether all smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices they must have a standard charging port such as USB-C.
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A few members of the European Parliament are not looking for ways to take action again they need "bonding methods" that ensure that the charger type fits all mobile devices. The European Commission's previous approach was to "encourage" technology companies to create an equitable solution to the desired outcomes, "the European Parliament reports today.
This option, if enabled, which could force Apple to discard the Lightning connector that has stuck with us during the last years. Currently the iPhone, a few iPad models, AirPods and other accessories are loaded with this link, and Apple may be forced to replace it with USB-C, a connector already used in IP Pro and MacBook.
About a year ago, Apple said those rules would force all smartphones to have a new charging port "It can lead to innovation", it can be "harmful to the environment" and "unnecessarily harmful to customers". We do not believe the company's position has changed, but it may be that Europe wants to take these steps lightly.
