From December 28th, a large percentage of the gadgets bought inside the EU are required to charge via USB-C. The goal for Directive 2022/2380, known colloquially as the common charging solution, is to ...

Starting on Saturday, all small- and medium-sized portable electronic devices sold in the EU must be compatible with USB-C ...

If it has a battery and can be powered by up to 240 watts through a USB-C connection, it's generally subject to the EU's USB-C requirements. The directive applies to devices "placed on the market ...

All mobile devices must have USB PD support; new labels are also incoming. The USB-C directive, which requires mobile devices to have a universal ...

New EU regulations mandating that all new smartphones, tablets, and cameras use a standard charger took effect on Saturday.

The European Union has officially made USB-C the standard for charging and data transfer on small and medium-sized portable ...

All electronic manufacturers making smaller devices must comply with the new rules, meaning any such products sold after Saturday, December 28, 2024, across the EU have to have a USB-C charger.

If you're heading to the EU anytime soon, it’s unlikely you’ll have much trouble finding a USB-C charger. All small and ...

The EU regulation is also why Apple finally switched over the USB-C for the iPhone 15 in 2023. As for the iPhone SE, a fourth-gen model is rumored for early 2025 with USB-C and other upgrades like ...

The EU’s USB-C directive has officially come into force, mandating a universal charging port for electronic devices. What Happened: The directive, effective from 2025, requires mobile phones to ...