Thus far, the iPhone and several accessories remain the only devices using Lightning. For example, the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and new model of the iPad mini all use USB-C for their charging. Cupertino, on the other hand, uses its proprietary Lightning adapter for the iPhone.Īpple has already adopted USB-C chargers for other devices. Slowly but surely, other smartphone manufacturers have already made the switch to USB-C. That way, a USB-C charger or charging cable you bought for your Samsung Galaxy would also work for your iPhone.
The legislative body also wants manufacturers to ensure every phone uses the same fast-charging software protocol.
One USB-C Charger to Rule Them Allīrussels wants Smart phone manufacturers to “harmonize the charging points on devices,” using a USB-C charging port. If passed, the new law will require all smartphones sold in the European Union to switch to USB-C chargers by 2024. A Commission official closely involved in the legislation told Politico it will present the legislative proposal on Thursday. New details have emerged about the European Commission’s legislative proposal to force smartphone manufacturers into using a common charger.
