by dbadmin | Jun 3, 2022 | Apple, European Commission, Google, News, USB-C
The EU may finally adopt legislation to standardize device chargers on June 7. The legislation would require USB-C for all smartphones and tablets, which would mean the end of the Apple Lightning connector in Europe. Lawmakers are undecided on when it will go into...
by dbadmin | Apr 22, 2022 | Apple, European Commission, News
The EU is working on a bill that would target “gatekeeper” companies. The bill could force Apple to open up its services and work with competitors. This could have dramatic changes for Apple products such as iMessage, FaceTime, and more. A bill making its way through...
by dbadmin | Apr 21, 2022 | Chargers, European Commission, News, USB-C
The EU wants all manufacturers to adopt USB-C chargers. The move would significantly reduce environmental pollution. The proposal would benefit consumers by reducing vendor lock-in. The European Union took another step toward standardizing chargers for electronic...
by dbadmin | Oct 30, 2021 | Apple, European Commission, Features, Opinions, USB-C
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Opinion post byRoger Fingas Officials within the European Union are hoping to mandate charging standards, and Apple, predictably, isn’t happy about it. Under a floated European Commission proposal, USB-C would become the only...
