"It's time for THE charger," the European Commission posted to X on December 28, 2024. While the sentiment only applies to one continent (and not all of it) and only certain devices, the Common ...

From December 28th, a large percentage of the gadgets bought inside the EU are required to charge via USB-C. The goal for Directive 2022/2380, known colloquially as the common charging solution ...

The USB-C directive, which requires mobile devices to have a universal charging port, is now in place in the EU. The directive's end goal is to reduce e-waste and solve market fragmentation.

The EU has officially adopted USB-C as the common charging standard. EU consumers can now use a single USB-C charger for smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, gaming consoles, and other devices.

As of Saturday, EU consumers will no longer need a different charger for their smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, video game consoles and other devices, as USB Type-C charging ports are to ...

It requires mobile devices sold in the EU to use a universal USB-C charging port. The directive also aims to improve fast charging, product labeling, and waste management. EU Requires Universal ...

The EU’s Common Charger Directive went into effect on December 28, 2024, meaning several categories of devices now need to support charging via USB-C to be eligible for sale in the region.

All electronic manufacturers making smaller devices must comply with the new rules, meaning any such products sold after Saturday, December 28, 2024, across the EU have to have a USB-C charger.

New EU regulations mandating that all new smartphones, tablets, and cameras use a standard charger took effect on Saturday.

The EU’s USB-C directive has officially come into force, mandating a universal charging port for electronic devices. What Happened: The directive, effective from 2025, requires mobile phones to ...

If you've got a drawer full of USB cables, you're probably aware they're not all the same, so how should you make sure you're ...