For years, we have heard about USB Type-C becoming a standard for smartphones, earphones, and many more devices with the European Union constantly pushing the move. But, it’s 2022 and there hasn’t been a conclusion to this endeavor. This might possibly change as the EU is reportedly all set to finalize the charging norm across the globe. Here’s the recent update.
A recent report by Reuters reveals that the EU lawmakers and the EU countries will be holding a meeting on June 7, which will most likely conclude the proposal of adopting USB Type-C for devices. This is expected to be in favor of USB Type-C. If made official, smartphones, headphones, and even tablets will have to start featuring a USB Type-C port for charging.
However, this decision could mean some trouble for Apple as the company has always opposed the decision under the garb of reasons like how this will “stifle innovation and produce heaps of electronic waste.” The company has been using its proprietary Lightning charger for its devices but past reports have hinted at it succumbing to what the tech world wants to follow and ship its future iPhones with a USB Type-C port. The iPhone 15 is most likely to be the first one.
