In a first-of-its-kind deal, EU countries and lawmakers on June 7 agreed to a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras. A look at what does it mean for the companies and consumers.
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All smartphones and tablets would have to use a common charger under the provisional June 7 European Union agreement.
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A look at the number of mobile phone sold in EU by charging port type (2018).
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The plan would force all companies – most notably Apple Inc – to make phones, tablets, e-readers and digital cameras that use the USB-C charger.
