EU Agrees to Force Apple Phones, Tablets to Use Common Charger

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EU Agrees to Force Apple Phones, Tablets to Use Common Charger

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All smartphones and tablets would have to use a common charger under a provisional European Union agreement clinched on Tuesday.

The plan would force all companies -- most notably Apple Inc. -- to make phones, tablets, e-readers and digital cameras use the USB-C charger, negotiators announced. Around 15 product types are included in the scope, including headsets, video-game consoles and headphones.

The plan, unveiled last year, was provisionally approved Tuesday and will save consumers an estimated 250 million euros ($267 million) each year according to the European Commission. The European Parliament and 27 EU countries need to sign off on the agreement.

Source and more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...ce-apple-phones-tablets-to-use-common-charger
 
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