Iphone Charger

December 2024 set as date for universal phone charger in EU

The EU previously agreed new portable electronic devices would have to use a USB Type-C charger by autumn 2024.

Now the law hasĀ entered the EU's Official Journal, and with it an exact date has been set for the requirement.

Companies like Apple, whose iPhones use an Apple-made charger, will not be able to sell new devices in the EU after the date unless they use a universal cable.

Apple is the biggest manufacturer to use a customised charging port which is exclusive to some of its products. Its iPhone series uses its own Lightning connector, for example.