It is expected the new rules will cause problems for Apple
A new deal will see a common charging port introduced for all mobile phones and other portable electronics in the European Union by 2024.Under the provisional agreement made by EU Parliament and Council negotiators on Tuesday , consumers will no longer need a different charger when purchasing certain electronic devices.
Also, buyers under the new rules will be able to choose whether they want to purchase new electronic equipment with or without a charger. The deal follows the European Parliament continuously calling on the Commission to table a proposal for a common charger for the past decade.This is as part of efforts"to make products in the EU more sustainable, to reduce electronic waste and make consumers’ lives easier."This means more savings for EU consumers and less waste for the planet:
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