The European Commission has announced it was putting forward legislation to establish a common charging solution, with USB-C to become the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers and handheld videogame consoles. The main target of the legislation is Apple, with the company with its Lightning connector having around 30% market share [\u2026]<\/b>
\nThe European Commission has announced it was putting forward legislation to establish a common charging solution, with USB-C to become the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers and handheld videogame consoles. The main target of the legislation is Apple, with the company with its Lightning connector having around 30% market share in the EU. Most other smartphone companies have already converted to USB-C, with only low-end devices still using micro-USB. The Commission is proposing: In a comment to Reuters Apple said: The legislation does not apply to devices which only charge wirelessly like smartwatches and also Apple\u2019 rumoured portless iPhone. By abandoning charging ports completely the company will be able to maintain its lucrative Made for iPhone (MFI) licensing revenue while avoiding a common charging standard. The Revised Radio Equipment Directive will now need to be adopted by the European Parliament and the Council by ordinary legislative procedure (co-decision). A transition period of 24 months from the date of adoption will give industry time to adapt before the entry into application. via The Verge<\/p>\n