Electronics manufactures must from Saturday fit all devices sold in the EU with USB-C charger ports in a bid by the 27-nation bloc to reduce waste and cut costs for consumers, who will no longer ...

The EU’s USB-C directive has officially come into force, mandating a universal charging port for electronic ... This Week In Appleverse Laptop manufacturers have until April 28, 2026, to comply.

The mandate has made some exceptions like laptops and drones iStock The majority of the wasted chargers often end up in landfills ...

Electronics manufactures must from Saturday fit all devices sold in the EU with USB-C charger ports in a bid ... 28 this year to adapt. Makers of laptops will have extra time, from early 2026 ...