MEPs vote for universal charging cable for mobiles

By 2020-01-31Science & Tech
Image caption Some Apple devices use USB-C (left) while the iPhone uses Lightning (right)

Members of the European Parliament have voted in favour of introducing a single universal charging method for mobile phones, which Apple had argued against.

The resolution passed with 582 votes in favour to 40 against. MEPs will now urge the European Commission (EC) to adopt the new rules.

Android phones have a USB-C charger while iPhones used a Lightning cable.

Apple has said that a common standard would stifle innovation and create e-waste.

European politicians have been campaigning for a common standard for the past decade ... Read even more

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