EU to consider mandatory common charger for smartphones, paving the way for USB-C domination (Update: Vote passed)

Update 1: 2020/01/31 8:57am PST
Members of the European parliament officially voted in favor of establishing a universal charging connection standard for all smartphones and small electronics sold in the EU. The next step for

The European Union will soon hold a vote to decide if it will enforce a mandatory, universal charging connector for all smartphones and other similar, small electronic devices. Arguments in favor of the new legislation include a reduction of e-waste and easy, interoperable charging for end-users.

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