EU mobile phones and some other types of household appliances will need to support the same type of charging device (USB-C) from 2024.
USB-C is the type of charger currently used in Android smartphones and will become the standard from the end of 2024 after the European Parliament and 27 EU member states have agreed on this issue.
According to the European Parliament’s Commission on Internal Markets and Consumer Protection, this agreement applies to mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, and several other types of electronic devices.
In addition, the Commission, among other things, wants to ensure general fast charging technology.
Apple is particularly critical of common charging standards. The company claims to stop innovation.
Norwegian Consumer Council: Very pleased with this decision
Norway today Reached out to Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC) For comments on the decision. NCC Technical Director, Olaf KaslandTells Norway Today that this decision will have a positive impact on Norwegian consumers.
“We are very pleased with this decision. We have been working with the EU on this issue for consumers. You can see the number of chargers there just by looking at the drawer. … Of course, if you need a specific charger, you can’t find it, so this is a very good decision for consumers and the environment, ”Kasland said, adding that Apple now has to adjust. ..
“Of course, the lives of Norwegian consumers will be much easier. Apple isn’t very happy. They had their own way, but if you want to sell to Europe and Norway (because of the EEA), adjust It’s a good day for Norwegian consumers. “
Other standardization areas
Kasland also pointed out several other areas where he believes that this type of “standardization” could benefit Norwegian consumers.
“There are always many areas that can be regulated … Standardization can be achieved in two ways. The first is through the law to teach lawmakers how to act and where to set specific standards. The second is when businesses, consumers and shareholders reach an agreement, which is a two-way path.
“When it comes to reaching an agreement on standards, we hope to see it in the” green shift “around the world in the EU and Europe. There are many things that can make it easier for consumers to participate in the “green shift.” One example is repairing an item rather than throwing it away. Few people go to the store to repair a TV when it stops working. Buy a new TV. As in the EU, we hope that more items will be repaired.
“There may be different obstacles in each country. We need to look at them to see what needs to be standardized. Another example is found in electric vehicles. This is also a challenge in Norway. There are many different approaches to electric vehicles among electric vehicle companies. For example, communication standards for how well an electric vehicle can operate under different conditions need to be standardized. Some manufacturers need distance. But it doesn’t mention how conditions such as temperature affect the range, “says Kasland.
Robin-Ivan Capar is a contributor and editor of Norway Today.
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