European Commission is expected to present founding legislation next month common charger for mobile phones and other electronic devices for 27 countries. This is the result of information provided to Reuters by an anonymous source familiar with the case.
This move will have the greatest impact on the manufacturer iPhonesApple than its rivals. Most Apple products are powered by a cable Lightningwhile Android devices are powered by USB-C connectors.
According to a Reuters source, the EU executive is currently developing draft regulations. Lawmakers in the European Parliament last year voted by an overwhelming majority in favor of a common charger, citing benefits for the environment and convenience for users.
Apple believes that the European Union’s drive for a universal charger could harm innovation and create a mountain electronic wasteif consumers were forced to switch to new chargers.
