EU law mandating universal chargers for devices comes into force

My only concern with this law, is that what happens when USBC is no longer the best option. Idk how to express what I’m saying but what if USB-G ends up being 1000x as fast. Does this law allow for chargers to evolve and if so, how? I admit I haven’t looked into this but I’ve been wondering about it.

I’m 99% wireless these days so I wouldn’t be surprised if chorded chargers are largely on their way out, but I’m still curious.

Now for those swappable batteries

Eu once again doing more to improve my life than my own government (tax holiday).

Please do this for things like rechargeable electric shavers and toothbrushes as well.

The benefit is that by being standardized, there will be less proprietary cords and adapters. And the capability of USB-C should be adequate for sometime with the power and data transfer.

One issue, is that not all USBC cords are of the same quality. I found this recently when trying to find a cord that can be used for an external SSD, and video for a monitor. Some cords worked, the rest did not. All the cords could be used for charging, but after that, all bets are off.

Can we bring back the charging as well, and not just the USB cable... Oh, and while you're at it, screws instead of glue, to replace batteries would be awesome.

Thx!

USA checking in.

Just bought a new USB-C charging beard trimmer on clearance.

Feels good, man.

Thamks if EU helped.

Kudos to the EU, end the waste.

Now if only we can standardize cables or at least labeling. We went from everything working wherever it would plugin to everything plugging in but who knows if it will work

While this is good news, the likes of Apple will still find ways to be "compliant" while still being total assholes about it. e.g. the device might charge with USB C but they'll gimp the data transfer rates on non-pro phones. And they'll do the same when mandates about repairability come in - all of a sudden the battery will have a bunch of expensive DRM'd up the ass circuitry attached to it that will cripple the phone if its not recognized or registered by one of their techs and means Apple can kill old phones by being "out of stock" of the battery.

Good 👍 I just hope nothing replaces USB-C anytime soon

Only suck it lightning. It still allows standard chargers like micro USB and mini USB

With the iPhone 14 no longer being sold the specs of the rumored SE 2025 make a lot more sense.

They should specified speeds too. I think Apple gimps usb c charging speeds

will ti 84 calculators have to follow this?

Hell to the yeah!

Coming soon on an Amazon: Apple USB-C cable $20.99

Funny how recently as this was unfolding, USBC chargers for certain devices only work for those devices. So yes now we will only have USBC but ones that will only work with the assigned brands

about time

Don't celebrate until the next version of USB comes out. Will this force everyone to adopt the newest version always or cling to the oldest?

Does this law allow for any standards progression or is it USB-c forever?

Praise the EU

If only you didn't have to pay royalties for using USB.

All this... and they decided that everything needs to use a USB type b? Lol 😂 /s

The chargers l have work just fine. Why do I need to change them?