Two days ago, the European Union (EU) have an agreement that all compact electronic devices must use a USB Type-C charger by fall 2024. In other words, Apple must follow suit with its iPhone 16 when it hits the market in two years but it seems the UK government is not "currently considering" following EU's footsteps.
The UK doesn't need to follow the EU, but the upcoming regulation would apply to Northern Ireland following UK's Brexit status. A parliamentary report from December 2021 says that the "new requirements may also apply to devices sold in Northern Ireland under the terms of the Northern Ireland protocol in the Brexit agreement, potentially triggering divergence of product standards with the rest of the UK".
Besides Apple products with the likes of the iPhones and iPads, this also means that laptops, tablets, headphones, handheld video gaming consoles and portable speakers will have to use USB C in the EU as well. While the move may seem beneficial to consumers and more sustainable by reducing electronic waste, critics say otherwise, as it discourages innovation.
During the agreement, the plan includes consumers the right to have a charging cable inside the box or not. While the agreement is in favour by the EU, it has still to go through the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers in the next few months to be approved and published.
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