EU, a bill that unifies the charging terminal of a smartphone to USB Type-C- "iPhone"

　The European Union (EU) European Commission on September 23, local time, released a regulation draft draft for adopting a common USB Type-C charging port for electronic devices such as smartphones.The aim is to reduce waste by enabling users to reuse old chargers with new devices.This movement, especially, may affect Apple, which uses its own Lightning connector instead of USB Type-C.

　This rule applies not only to smartphones, but also to tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and portable video game machines.

　According to the revised draft of this radio equipment command (RADIO EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE: RED), unifying high -speed charging standards, so that customers can purchase new equipment without charger, and whether existing chargers can be used.It is also required to provide customers with information on charging performance so that customers can judge.

　The legalization of this draft requires a pass in the European Assembly.If the rules are introduced, the equipment manufacturer must follow new rules within 24 months.

　"European consumers have long been tired of the situation where compatible chargers are being piled up in drawers," said the European committee's Senior Vice Chairman, Vice Chairman, Vice Chairman."The industry has been given enough time to devise a unique solution, so it's time for a legislation to a common charger."

　Apple emphasized the company's goal of enhancing the European committee's will to protect the environment by e -mail to the US CNET, and emphasized the company's goal of making all products a carbon native by 2030.

　On the other hand, Apple's spokeswoman stated that "strict regulations that require only one type of connector are suppressed rather than promoting innovation, which will harm consumers around Europe and the world," said Apple.。

　However, Apple is gradually shifting to USB Type-C with many of its products.The USB Type-C was adopted in "MacBook" in 2015, "iPad Pro" in 2018, and iPad Air in 2020.The latest version of "iPad mini" announced last week also supports USB Type-C.

This article edited by Asahi Interactive for an article from overseas RED VENTURES for Japan.