Apple forced to standardize USB-C input on devices

In the European Union Apple was forced to standardize the USB-C input on the brand’s devices. Today, there are discrepancies in each of the cable glands that come with devices such as the iPhone and iPad.

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On the European territory, a law was passed on this issue. It is established that since 2024 all smartphones sold Apple use the USB-C input in your region. The law applies to other electronics such as tablets, cameras, headphones, digital readers, and even handheld video games.

According to the statement of the European Parliament, the standardization of the USB-C input on devices Apple aims to make life easier for consumers by making significant changes by reducing the surplus of chargers around the world.

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“Under the new rules, consumers will no longer need a new charger and cable every time they buy a new device,” the European Union said in a statement.

Changing the new USB-C charger standard requires a lot of effort from manufacturers. Therefore, the European Union has defined an adaptation period for Apple and other brands are adapting to the new model. Recall that the new rule will come into force only from 2024.

According to the text, the law comes into force 24 months after its publication. Meanwhile, the project is practically approved. All that remains for Parliament and the European Council is to formalize the rule for it to come into force.

The procedure will be quite delicate for Applegiven that the tech giant currently sells a range of products across the globe, all with lightning-fast entrances.

While the law only mandates that the USB-C charger be standardized in Europe, the definition encourages adherence to the same standard globally, avoiding producing two versions for all devices.

Noting that non-compliance with the law can also create serious problems for Apple. In 2021, the brand sold 241 million cell phones worldwide, with approximately 56 million iPhones sold in Europe.

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Laura Alvarenga has a diploma in journalism from the Centro Universitário do Triangulo in Uberlandia – MG. He began his career in communications consulting, worked for several years at small local print newspapers, and now works as an online journalist through FDR and Bit Magazine, where he researches and publishes economics, social rights, and finance and technology.