Apple's entry into the EU is a law that uses a single port to connect devices.
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Apple's entry into the EU is a law that uses a single port to connect devices.
Apple needs to replace the chargingSLOTXOconnector. After the EU announced an agreement to force the connection of IT equipment. All connections must be the same.
On June 8, 2022, Reuters reported that Apple, the famous smartphone maker, the iPhone. The connector for charging iPhones that will be sold in the European region by 2024 must be replaced after the EU member xitgmL. and legislative members The resolution was passed on June 7th. through the agreement to force connectors for mobile phones, tablets and digital cameras All connections must be the same as the world's first. According to the report of Matichon
The report states that the EU It has been pushing for a single connector since the days of microUSB until today. Because both iPhone and Android users must use a charging cable that has different connectors. Apple uses the Lightning channel while Android uses USB-C.
Apple had previously argued that “The enforcement of such rules will hinder the development of new things. and causing a huge amount of electronic waste.”
However, analysts stated that The rules under the agreement will result in iPhone sales. that uses a USB-C port It is expected that Apple will be launched in 2023 will sell very well in the region. Especially when older devices that use the Lightning port are prohibited from selling.
The chairman of the EU industry committee said implementing the deal would save consumers an overall savings of about 250 million euros or about 10 billion baht.
However, laptop computers must also comply with the said law. It will be adjusted for 40 months after the law comes into force. EU administration officials will also have the power to enact regulations on future wireless charging systems. |
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