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USB-C will be mandatory for phones sold in the EU ‘by autumn 2024’

USB-C will be mandatory for phones sold in the EU ‘by autumn 2024’

A collection of USB-C cables. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

European Union lawmakers have reached an agreement on legislation that will force all future smartphones sold in the EU — including Apple’s iPhone — be equipped with the universal USB-C port for wired charging by fall 2024. The rule will also apply to other electronic devices including tablets, digital cameras, headphones, handheld video game consoles, and e-readers.

The legislation has been under consideration for years, but an agreement on its scope and details was reached this morning following negotiations between different EU bodies.

The European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection announced the news in a tweet ahead of a press conference due to take place at 12:30 CEST (6:30AM ET) later today. The…

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