Nowadays we all have smartphones, and it is very common for friends or relatives to ask for a borrowed charger if needed. At that point, the game knows if you can lend yours in, because while most use USB Type-C there are also those using their own standard (specifically, the Apple iPhone). In the European Union there has been a debate going on for years about whether this USB should be a universal charger, and now it has been approved looks like the UK doesn’t really agree with this topic.
A few days ago, the European Parliament approved the move so that all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, consoles and portable speakers adopt USB Type-C as charger from autumn 2024. This measure will apply in all the countries that make up the European Union, but as you know, the UK decided to exit what is known as Brexit.
The UK is not considering adopting this measure
Treaties and treaties approved in the European Union no longer oblige the UK to take any action to adopt it. Obviously, they have the power to make laws or provisions to follow the same trends as their “neighbors”, but as we said, they don’t have to. In fact, the UK government spokesman said that now they don’t even consider adopting this measure within their territory.
Something quite odd is that even though the UK is “removing” the obligation to implement this, the same is not true for Northern Ireland. The country that is part of the United Kingdom will implement these charger regulations under several post-Brexit agreements signed by the European Union and the United Kingdom.
The new size with this charger has been well received by most people, but as usual it has its detractors too. They believe that limiting the existence of more than one type of charger is completely against innovation. The main victim in this case is Apple, which will be mandatory at this time to find a solution for its charger. Most likely, the Californian company will move on to making a wireless to USB Type C charger or adapter to avoid having to redesign its product.
Universal USB-C that will save you millions
You’ve most likely bought a new product, and since it comes with the USB Type-C charger you already own, you’ve decided to ditch it. This is precisely what the EU is trying to avoid with this action, because by making all products compatible with the same standards, consumers will see how this will affect right in our pocketAnd we also help the environment.
Currently, discarded and unused chargers are thought to cause 11,000 tons of electronic materials which can be used for hundreds of things. In terms of savings, consumers in the European Union are also expected about 250 million euros will be saved by not having to make unnecessary purchases of chargers. Without a doubt, the great measure which, though it has been made to beg, will soon be with us.
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