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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>O) will have to change the connector on iPhones sold in Europe by 2024 after EU countries and lawmakers agreed on Tuesday to a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras in a world first.<\/p>\n

The political intervention, which the European Commission said would make life easier for consumers and save them money, came after companies failed to reach a common solution.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

iPhones are charged from a Lightning cable, while Android-based devices use USB-C connectors.<\/p>\n

Half the chargers sold with mobile phones in 2018 had a USB micro-B connector, while 29% had a USB-C connector and 21% a Lightning connector, according to a 2019 Commission study.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy autumn 2024, USB Type-C will become the common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets and cameras in the EU,\u201d the European Parliament said in a statement.<\/p>\n

EU industry chief Thierry Breton said the deal would save around 250 million euros ($267 million) for consumers.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will also allow new technologies such as wireless charging to emerge and to mature without letting innovation become a source of market fragmentation and consumer inconvenience,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Apple, which has warned the proposal would hurt innovation and create a mountain of electronic waste, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud that laptops, e-readers, earbuds, keyboards, computer mice, and portable navigation devices are also included,\u201d said lawmaker Alex Agius Saliba who steered the debate at the parliament.<\/p>\n

Laptops will have to comply with the legislation within 40 months of it entering into force. The EU executive will have the power in future to harmonise wireless charging systems.<\/p>\n

The fact the deal also covers e-readers, earbuds and other technologies will impact Samsung (005930.KS), Huawei (HWT.UL) and other device makers.<\/p>\n

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