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Banned lightning cable on European Union flag. EU rules to force USB-C (type-c) chargers for all phones Stock Photo - Alamy
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iPhone 14 could be last with a Lightning port due to EU ban plan – and Apple is 'concerned' | TechRadar
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E.U. agrees to mandate USB-C as common smartphone charger by 2024 in blow to Apple - The Washington Post
![The European Union has mandated the use of USB-C for all wired charging systems in electronic devices. The legislation was mainly aimed at Apple and their proprietary Lightning port and will force them to switch over to the universal standard. Or, will it ... The European Union has mandated the use of USB-C for all wired charging systems in electronic devices. The legislation was mainly aimed at Apple and their proprietary Lightning port and will force them to switch over to the universal standard. Or, will it ...](https://images.firstpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/USB-C-made-mandatory-for-phones-sold-in-EU-from-2024-but-Apple-has-a-clever-trick-up-its-sleeve.jpg?impolicy=website&width=1200&height=900)
The European Union has mandated the use of USB-C for all wired charging systems in electronic devices. The legislation was mainly aimed at Apple and their proprietary Lightning port and will force them to switch over to the universal standard. Or, will it ...
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