EU approves phone charger reform, forcing Apple to adapt

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The European parliament approved new rules for a single charging port for mobile phones, a move expected to affect Apple more than its rivals.

approved new rules on Tuesday that will introduce in the European Union a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras by 2024, a world first that is expected to affect iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals.

Among big providers of electronic devices to European customers, Apple is expected to be among the most affected, but analysts also expect a possible positive impact because it could encourage shoppers to buy the company’s latest gadgets instead of ones without USB-C.

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