#mandatory USB-C

A group of senators from the Democratic Party has called on the US Department of Commerce to follow Europe’s law requiring all manufacturers in the region adhere to the USB-C charging port standard on their mobile devices. Looking at Apple’s perspective, according to 9to5Mac, the company has seen pushing back against the EU's mandatory USB-C standard, claiming that the requirement would actually lead to more e-waste proliferation and would stifle innovation. Regardless, the Bloomberg report already indicates that Apple is already in the works to streamline USB-C starting with the iPhone 15 in 2023. However, the European Union has now agreed to establish USB-C as its common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets, cameras, and other devices by autumn of 2024. The agreement on the EU's amended Radio Equipment Directive will establish USB-C as its single charging solution for electronic devices. The law will require small and medium-sized electronic devices to support USB-C charging for consumers to use a single cable. Devices that will now be required to use USB-C include mobile phones, tablets, e-readers, earbuds, keyboards, mice, digital cameras, headphones/headsets, handheld videogame consoles, portable navigation devices, and portable speakers. Most importantly, other than having USB-C as standard, customers can now choose whether to have a charger included or not when purchasing a new electronic device to help cut down on electronic waste. Read more in our articles including "Democrat senators pushes common charger law in US" and "USB-C in mobile devices to be mandatory in EU in 2024".