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Old 04-28-24 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Polaris OBark
Presumably the EU forcing Apple and others to make it the standard charger for all devices is based on such arguments.
No, not at all. Nor is there any need to presume, as the EU clearly communicated that reduction of e-waste and enhanced consumer convenience were the primary reasons for the requirement for manufacturers to equip consumer electronics with USB-C connectors for charging (and to comply with basic USB-C PD charging protocols):

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/pres.../en/IP_21_4613

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/...eality-in-2024
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