EU sets December 2024 deadline for USB-C wired charging on new phones
New phones (including iPhones), tablets, headphones and other devices sold in the EU as of December 28th, 2024, will need to use USB-C for wired charging.
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EU sets December 2024 deadline for phone makers to switch to USB-C