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This week the US FTC clamps down on MasterCard, India sets its deadline for the common charger directive, India recognizes eSports as an official sport, then we tell you about the best gaming laptop money can buy, Apple's run-in with Japan's taxation bureau and North Korea using state sponsored hackers to target South Korea policy makers
India makes USB Type-C charging mandatory for device makers from March 2025

The common charger directive will kick in three months after the EU for smartphones. Laptop makers have up to 2026 to comply
EU works on new legislation for user replaceable batteries

The new provisional agreement will require companies to have user replaceable batteries in their devices
EU sets December 2024 deadline for common charger directive on phone OEMs

The move will force all phone manufacturers to adhere to the USB-C standard for chargers
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Apple to introduce USB-C charging to comply with EU directive

Apple has so far used its proprietary lightning standard for charging
European Union gives final approval for USB Type-C common charger directive

This will mean the USB Type-C port will be mandatory for a whole range of electronic devices from 2024

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