wp-plugin-hostgator domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home4/scienrds/scienceandnerds/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114ol-scrapes domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home4/scienrds/scienceandnerds/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Source: https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/6\/7\/23156361\/european-union-usb-c-wired-charging-iphone-lightning-ewaste<\/a> European Union lawmakers have reached an agreement<\/a> on legislation that will force all future smartphones sold in the EU \u2014 including Apple\u2019s iPhone \u2014 to be equipped with the universal USB-C port for wired charging by fall 2024. The rule will also apply to other electronic devices including tablets, digital cameras, headphones, handheld video game consoles, and e-readers. Laptops will have to comply with the rule at a later date. <\/p>\n The legislation has been under development for more than a decade, but an agreement on its scope was reached this morning following negotiations between different EU bodies. <\/p>\n \u201cToday we have made the common charger a reality in Europe!\u201d said the European Parliament\u2019s rapporteur Alex Agius Saliba in a press statement. \u201cEuropean consumers were frustrated long with multiple chargers piling up with every new device. Now they will be able to use a single charger for all their portable electronics.\u201d The legislation also includes provisions designed to address wireless chargers in the future, as well as harmonizing fast-charging standards. <\/p>\n The legislation still needs to be approved by the EU Parliament and Council later this year, but this appears to be a formality. In a press release<\/a>, the European Parliament stated clearly that the law will be in place \u201cby autumn 2024.\u201d By this date, all devices covered by the law and sold in the EU will have to use USB-C for wired charging. <\/p>\n We have reached a deal on the common charger! <\/p>\n \u2714\ufe0fmobile phones, tablets, e-readers, digital cameras & more #USBtypeC<\/a> Press conference at 12.30 CEST \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/TCBXxzIEdr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/29JmeL0nxe<\/a><\/p>\n
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