Mandatory USB-C phone port edges closer after EU deal

European Union lawmakers have reached an agreement on proposed legislation that would force all future smartphones, including Apple’s iPhone, to use the universal USB-C port for charging. Alongside phones, the rules will also apply to other electronic devices including tablets, digital cameras, and e-readers. As well as agreeing to use the common charging port, an agreement was also reached to harmonize fast-charging standards.

The European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection announced the agreement in a tweet ahead of a press conference due to take place at 12:30 CEST (6:30AM ET) later today. We’ll update this story with further details from the conference.

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