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Your Samsung charger could soon charge your friend’s iPhone… charger sold separately

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Last updated: September 23rd, 2021 at 15:50 UTC+02:00

The European Commission announced that it's taking an important step against e-waste and consumer inconvenience. The European Union's executive branch wants to standardize charging ports and harmonize fast charging technologies across all brands.

The revised Radio Equipment Directive published by the European Commission proposes USB-C to be the common port for all devices, to allow customers to charge their devices using the same USB-C charger, regardless of brand.

Of course, Samsung and other Android smartphone manufacturers already use a standard USB-C port, but Apple doesn't, which means that the European Union might soon make it possible for iPhone users to charge their phones using a Samsung charger.

The European Commission is also looking to harmonize fast-charging technology, thus preventing device manufacturers from limiting charging speeds if off-brand chargers are used.

No more USB-C chargers bundled with consumer electronics

Whether you're for or against this practice, bundling a smartphone or a tablet with a USB wall charger is becoming a thing of the past. And it's not just because Apple did it first.

The European Commission is now supporting unbundling the sale of chargers with electronic devices, as this could help consumers save €250 million a year (combined). Many consumers already own a wall charger, so by removing this item from retail boxes, the European Commission is hoping to reduce unnecessary e-waste.

In addition, the EU wants to keep customers well informed and is proposing methods for manufacturers to be more open regarding charging and fast charging specifications when selling their products.

Samsung already removed the wall charger from the retail box of its latest flagship phones starting with the Galaxy S21 series, but the company might soon have to remove chargers from lower-cost phones too.

If the proposal is adopted by the European Parliament, industry players will have 2 years to adapt to these changes and comply with the new regulations.

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