This 2022 law officially came into force on December 28 in the 27 member countries of the Union. USB-C is now the common standard for charging devices on the old continent. Laptops will have to follow the same rule from 2026.
The European Union being a huge market of 27 countries, companies have been forced to adapt their devices for Europe will generally sell the same model everywhere in the world. This is why the new iPhone models sold in Canada have a USB-C port.
What are the special features of USB-C cables?
The USB-C socket comes in a different shape than its predecessors: an elongated oval. It’s also symmetrical and reversible, eliminating one of the most common complaints about previous versions, like rectangular USB-A connectors, since there’s no wrong way to plug it in.
USB-C cables can carry more power to charge laptops faster, and they enable faster data transfer speeds, making it possible to copy large numbers of files from a computer to an external hard drive .
The USB-C connector is also designed to be future-proof. Its form will not change, but new versions will have improved capabilities. The plug is also thinner than bulky USB-A plugs, making it more suitable for new devices that keep getting smaller.
– Avec Associated Press
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