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Apple to Unify Chargers for all Devices in Europe by 2024


Tue 07 Jun 2022 | 11:38 PM
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Apple will unify all their devices chargers in Europe by 2024 as the EU agreed today to using a single mobile charging spot for cell phones, tablets, and cameras, the Irish Post reported on Tuesday.

This decision came as the European bloc to make more sustainable products and to reduce the electronic waste and make the lives of the consumers easier.

By the new decisions, Apple won't provide charging device with each new device as the consumer can use any apple charger for all devices that are small or medium sized portable electronic devices.

Thierry Breton, EU official, said Thanks to European Parliament’s rapporteur and the #PFUE2022 teams for the political commitment and determination which has allowed us to find an ambitious deal in record time (less than 9 months!) on our proposal to the benefit of our consumers & planet." 

On his side, the European Parliament’s rapporteur Alex Agius Saliba (S&D, MT) said: “Today we have made the common charger a reality in Europe! European consumers were frustrated long with multiple chargers piling up with every new device. Now they will be able to use a single charger for all their portable electronics."

He added: "We are proud that laptops, e-readers, earbuds, keyboards, computer mice, and portable navigation devices are also included in addition to smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers. We have also added provisions on wireless charging being the next evolution in the charging technology and improved information and labelling for consumers”.