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The European Union has mandated the use of USB-C for all wired charging systems in electronic devices. The legislation was mainly aimed at Apple and their proprietary Lightning port and will force
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European Union rules all smartphones will require the same charger from 2024, forcing Apple to change its iPhone connector - ABC News
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