Reuters quoted sources close to European lawmakers as saying that the EU may reach an agreement on a single mobile charging port on June 7, which is a setback for apple. People familiar with the matter said that EU countries and EU lawmakers will reach an agreement on the common port specifications for mobile phones, tablets and headphones when they meet on June 7 to discuss a proposal fiercely criticized by apple.
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More than a decade ago, on the iphone After Android users complained that they had to use different mobile phone chargers, the European Commission proposed a single mobile charging port for the first time. The former is charged through lightning cable, while Android based devices use usb-c connector for power supply.
The trilateral dialogue next Tuesday will be the second and possibly the last discussion on this subject between EU countries and EU legislators, which shows that they are making great efforts to reach an agreement. Outstanding issues include extending the scope of the proposal to notebook computers, which is a key requirement of EU lawmakers and may affect the next product forms of Samsung, Huawei and other equipment manufacturers.
The European Parliament also hopes that the wireless charging specification will be unified before 2025, while EU countries and commissions hope to have a longer preparation period for technical reasons.
Apple did not immediately comment, but the company has previously stated that improper use of outdated international standards will stifle innovation, and forcing users to replace new chargers may generate a lot of e-waste.