Despite the opposition of "Apple" ... the European Union approves the adoption of a unified charger for all portable electronic devices

The European Union decided on Tuesday to adopt a unified wired charger for all smartphones, tablets and cameras, which will force the American technology giant "Apple" to change the connection wire to charge the devices in question, in compliance with the decision of the continental economic bloc.

According to the European Commission, the move followed the failure of companies working in the field to reach a common solution.

The European Union, in agreement with its parliamentarians, has decided to impose a standardized wired charger for smartphones, tablets, video game consoles and digital cameras within two and a half years.

Despite the dissatisfaction of the American company "Apple", which opposed this measure, the European Commission approved the step, which it said would "make life easier for consumers by helping them save money."

For its part, the European Parliament said in a statement that "under the new rules, consumers will no longer need a different device and wire for charging whenever they buy a new device, as they will be able to use one charger for all their small and medium-sized portable electronic devices."

"Cell phones, tablets, e-readers, earphones, helmets, digital cameras, portable video game consoles and portable speakers, if they are rechargeable with a cord, should be equipped with a USB Type-C port by fall 2024," the statement added. Regardless of the manufacturer.

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