European Union rules all smartphones will require the same charger from 2024 | ABC News

Apple will have to change the connector on iPhones sold in Europe by 2024 after European Union politicians agree on a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras. Subscribe: Read more here: The European Commission said the move would make life easier for consumers and save them money. The world first political intervention comes after technology companies failed to reach a common solution. Brussels has been pushing for a single mobile charging port for more than a decade, prompted by complaints from iPhone and Android users about having to switch to different chargers for their devices. iPhones are charged from a Lightning cable, while Android-based devices use USB-C connectors. ABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. It’s news when you want it, from Australia’s most trusted news organisation. For more from ABC News, click here: Watch more ABC News content ad-free on iview: Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: Like ABC News on Facebook: Follow ABC News on Instagram: Follow ABC News on Twitter: Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNews #ABCNewsAustralia