Business daily - EU agrees rules for single phone charger in blow to Apple

EU agrees to use single charging ports for all devices; a look at what it means

As EU countries and lawmakers agreed to use a single charging ports for mobile phones, a look at what does it mean for the companies and consumers.

Business daily - EU agrees rules for single phone charger in blow to Apple

The EU has agreed on the text of a law to force smartphone makers to equip their devices with a single, common charging port known as USB Type-C. The deal with member states and lawmakers comes as a setback to Apple, which had argued that imposing a universal cable could hinder innovation. We take a closer look. But first, the World Bank warns of 1970s-style stagflation as it sharply lowers its forecast for global growth.

Business Maverick: Apple products set to use common charging point after EU deal

The world-first deal has imposed a standard charger for smartphones and tablets sold in the bloc, in a blow to Apple, which has argued a one-size-fits-all charger would slow innovation and create more pollution.

EU agrees to single mobile charging port in blow to Apple

EU countries and lawmakers have agreed to a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras in a world first.

EU agrees single mobile charging port in blow to Apple

BRUSSELS (Reuters) — Apple must change the connector on iPhones sold in Europe by 2024 after EU countries and lawmakers agreed on Tuesday to a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras in a world first. The Political Intervention, which the European Commission said would make life easier for consumers and save them money, came after companies failed to reach a common solution. Brussels has been pushing for a single mobile charg…

EU agrees to single mobile charging port in setback for Apple

Apple has until 2024 to make changes in ruling European Commission says will make life easier for consumers