These days we all have smartphones, and it’s very common for a friend or family member to ask for a loan charger if needed. At that point, it’s game to see if you can lend it yours, because while most of them use USB Type-C, there are others that use their own standards (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 It seems that the British did not really agree with this matter.
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 a charger from fall 2024. This act would have been in effect in all the countries that make up the European Union, but as you know, Great Britain decided to leave what is known as Brexit.
Great Britain is not considering adopting this measure
Agreements and agreements agreed within the European Union no longer oblige the UK to take any action to adopt them. Obviously, they have the power to make laws or regulations to follow the same trends as “their neighbours,” but as we said, they don’t have to. In fact, a spokesperson for the UK government is claiming it is now They didn’t even consider adopting this act within their territory.
What is quite astonishing is that although the UK “dropped” the obligation to implement this, the same cannot be said for Northern Ireland. This country which is part of the United Kingdom will apply regulations regarding this charger based on several post-Brexit agreements agreed upon by the European Union and the United Kingdom.
This new size with chargers has been well-received by most people, but as usual has had its detractors. They believe that limiting the existence of more than one type of charger is totally against innovation. The main loser in this regard is Apple, which is currently obliged to find a solution for its charger. Most likely, the Californian company will move to make a wireless charger or adapter to USB Type C to avoid having to redesign its product.
The universal USB-C that will save you millions
Chances are you’ve bought a new product, and since it comes with the USB Type-C chargers you already have, you’ve decided to ditch some. This is what the European Union wants to avoid with this action, because by making all products compatible with the same standard, consumers will see how this will impact. right in our pocketsand we also help the environment.
Discarded and not currently used chargers are thought to be the cause 11,000 tons of electronic materials which can be used for hundreds of things. Regarding savings, it is also estimated that consumers in the European Union about 250 million euros will be saved by not having to make unnecessary charger purchases. Undoubtedly, a large size that, although difficult to come by, will soon be with us.
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