EU approves ewaste law set to force Apple to switch to USB-C by 2024


Apple is set to be forced to ditch its Lightning connector and join other smartphone manufacturers in fitting its devices with USB-C ports in parts of Europe, following approval of EU legislation that changes how iPhones are recharged. — Bloomberg

STRASBOURG: While many device manufacturers have long since switched to the USB-C charging port, Apple is stubbornly sticking to the Lightning connector for iPhones. Following EU lawmaker approval, that's now set to change in 2024 in Europe.

Apple is set to be forced to ditch its Lightning connector and join other smartphone manufacturers in fitting its devices with USB-C ports in parts of Europe, following approval of EU legislation that changes how iPhones are recharged.

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