The European Union (EU) wants to have a single standard charging port for all smartphones. Whether it’s an iPhone, Samsung, or any type or brand of smartphone, the EU wants the hassle of finding the right charger for your phone gone. This goal is reducing electronic waste, and providing better consumer experience, as Interesting Engineering details:
"More than 51,000 tonnes of electronic waste per year," happen because of old chargers being thrown out, stated the E.U.'s assessment. This may be reason enough to jump on the E.U.'s bandwagon for a standard charger.
On top of that, the E.U. believes this would also improve the lives of consumers who would no longer have to go out and buy a new charger every time they upgrade their phone.
It's not the first time we hear of the E.U. asking for such a change. Back in 2009 the European Commission had asked for harmonized charging systems. And 2014 saw the European Parliament create a new directive for single charger use.
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but why would all these companies suddenly comply to one standard, do they understand how innovation and technology works, it doesnt stand still for anyone
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