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Special Information: European Union makes USB-C mandatory for phones

USB Type-C data cables

The data cable is actually a complete data cable after removing the connecting head from the one that charges the mobile phone. European Union officials have reached an agreement on the new rules requiring a uniform charging cord for smartphones and other devices. Special Information: European Union makes USB-C mandatory for phones.

The legislation is being introduced to cut down on waste and make electronic use more sustainable. By using the same cable and charger between devices and generations, it will even shrink packaging as products can ship without either in the box.

EU officials said that they have inked a provisional agreement on a “single charging solution” for the products sold in the 27-nation bloc. “Today we have made the common charger a reality in Europe!” said the European Parliament’s rapporteur Alex Agius Saliba in a press statement. “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,” added Saliba. Here’s all about the new rules and why they mean trouble for Apple.

The structure of the data cable is to connect the mobile phone and connect the USB connector of the computer or other devices.

Most Android phones that support fast charging have adopted USB Type-C data cables and interfaces, and with high-power chargers, fast charging can be achieved for mobile phones. Engineered from the advanced SuperConductivity copper wires for a reliable 3.1A fast speed. Fully support Quick Charge 3.0 to incredibly revive your phone up to 90% in 1 hour.

Every other smartphone manufacturer other than Apple has moved on to USB Type C for their products. Most brands use micro-USB for budget smartphones and budget audio products. These brands will be forced to use USB Type C for their budget products too.

What EU has to say about ‘targeting’ Apple

On being asked if the EU was specifically targeting Apple during a press conference, Thierry Breton, commissioner for the EU’s internal market, said, “The rule applies to all and sundry. It’s not adopted against anybody.” However, EU is also clear that in two years time, if Apple wants to sell its products within its internal market they will have to abide by the rules, and their device will have to be USB-C.

“Consumers will no longer need a different charging device and cable every time they purchase a new device, and can use one single charger for all of their small and medium-sized portable electronic devices,” said the European Parliament on its own news website.

Why is it bad news for Apple

The new legislation will force all future smartphones sold in the EU — including Apple’s iPhone — to come with the universal USB-C port for wired charging by fall 2024. Presently, Apple is the only major smartphone manufacturer to still use a proprietary port (lightning) instead of USB-C. In 2021, Apple sold 241 million iPhones globally, of these about 56 million were sold in Europe.

“Mobile phones, tablets, e-readers, earbuds, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers that are rechargeable via a wired cable will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C port, regardless of their manufacturer.

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Picture this: You’re sitting at your desk, engrossed in a project, and suddenly you trip over your laptop’s charging cable. In an instant, your laptop dropped to the floor, giving you a sinking feeling in your stomach. This unfortunate situation was all too common for MacBook users, until Apple introduced a revolutionary solution – MagSafe cable.

MagSafe 2 and MagSafe 3.

MagSafe 1 charger debuted on the 2006 MacBook Pro with its magnetic attachment and easy detachment. The first ‌MagSafe‌ port has a square design with five holes that connects to the included port using a magnetic connection. The idea is that if the connector is pulled, it will detach quickly and smoothly without damaging the ‌MagSafe‌ connector or ripping the MacBook Pro off the table or desk. Since its release, it has been an instant hit with MacBook users.

MagSafe 1 cable

 

Initially, Apple used a T-shaped design that pulled the wires directly out of the machine, and MagSafe charging port later transitioned to an L-shaped design that placed the wires on the side of the computer. The T-shaped design was used from 2006 to 2009, while the L-shaped design was used from 2010 to 2012.

However, as technology advanced and laptops became thinner and lighter, Apple faced a challenge – how to adapt the sleek design of new devices while maintaining the convenience and security of MagSafe. About a decade later, USB-C gradually replaced Apple’s MagSafe. USB-C cables certainly have their advantages, but MacBook Pro owners have never forgotten about MagSafe.

MagSafe 2 cable

Miniaturization led Apple to launch MagSafe 2 in 2012. MagSafe 2 uses a thinner T-shaped connector, allowing Apple to create a slimmer MacBook. The new design fit the thinner Mac computers Apple released that year. While some users prefer the smaller form factor, the Apple ‌MagSafe‌2 connector is not compatible with the original ‌MagSafe‌ connector and requires an adapter.

Apple brought back the T-shaped design with the ‌MagSafe‌2 cable and stuck with it throughout the Apple ‌MagSafe‌’s lifecycle.

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