European market after the Union began enforcing the EU Common Charger Directive, a law that prohibits the use of charging other than USB-C. The new rules also help ensure that charging speeds are the same when using any compatible charger for the device. So, what should you know about it?

As a result, Apple withdrew the iPhone model from the European market, including from their physical and online stores, because the device still uses the Lightning connector for charging. The new EU rules apply to mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, video game consoles, portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems and earphones sold across the 27-nation bloc in the union.

However, the regulation will only come into effect on April 28, 2026, for laptops.

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