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The Mac had been around since 1984, and was experiencing a resurgence in popularity following the introduction of the colorful iMac in 1998.Īpple equipped early iPod models with FireWire, the high-speed peripheral interface equipped standard on contemporary Macs at the time. Apple introduced the iPod in 2001 as a digital music player designed to work exclusively with the company’s Macintosh computer. The first iPhones used a different interface, borrowed from the then-hugely successful iPod. In fact, it wouldn’t be until five years into the iPhone’s run that Lightning became standard issue. It’s easy to forget now, but Apple didn’t always use Lightning on the iPhone. Apple’s probably safe on that account: its MagSafe wireless charging interface uses magnets to properly align devices on charging stands for optimal transfer speeds, but Apple’s MagSafe-compatible phones also work with the Qi open interface championed by the Wireless Power Consortium, a de facto standard that can power devices with 5-15 watts of juice. The EU also wants to harmonize standards around wireless charging, to avoid vendor lock-in and the proliferation of proprietary interfaces for that emerging market. That includes fitness trackers, smartwatches and other small items, but the legislation leaves it open for further enforcement in the future. “All devices that support fast charging will now have the same charging speed, allowing users to charge their devices at the same speed with any compatible charger.”ĮU lawmakers carved out a provision to exempt some devices that might be too small to accommodate a USB-C port.
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“Regardless of their manufacturer, all new mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems, earbuds and laptops that are rechargeable via a wired cable, operating with a power delivery of up to 100 Watts, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C port,” European Parliament continued. “Under the new rules, consumers will no longer need a different charger every time they purchase a new device, as they will be able to use one single charger for a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices,” said European Parliament in a statement. EU studies claim that consumers spend €250 million (US$243.9 million) every year on unnecessary charger purchases, with disposed and unused chargers accounting for 11,000 tons of annual EU e-waste.
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The EU also wants to see USB-C become standard on laptop computers, but it’s giving PC makers until spring of 2026 to comply with that requirement.Įuropean Parliament said the new law, adopted by plenary on Tuesday with 602 votes in the affirmative, 13 against and 8 abstentions, is part of a broader effort to help reduce electronic waste. The law doesn’t just cover mobile phones, but includes cameras, tablets, and other peripherals. The EU directive requires electronics makers who sell their products in the EU to feature a USB-C port. EU committees have been discussing the topic in earnest for a while, and the European Commission made its intentions known in 2021. Rumors have circulated that Apple has been looking at USB-C for the iPhone, even before the EU passed the new law. The move likely spells the end for Apple’s proprietary Lightning interface, a mainstay on many Apple devices since 2012. The European Union Parliament passed a law on Tuesday mandating USB-C as the standard charging port interface for mobile devices sold in the EU by the end of 2024. EU Parliament gives mobile phone makers until the end of 2024 to make USB-C standard, and said it will take on wireless charging next
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