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Image Source : FILE Why is Apple requesting Indian users to stop using iPhone’s older chargers? Apple has asked the Indian government to exempt iPhone users from using the common charging port (USB-C) for electronic devices. The move has been taken as the Centre has evaluated the possibility of mandating a common charger for most devices. In a recent meeting…

Image Source : APPLE iPhone 15 leaked details hint at major changes Apple fans are eagerly waiting for iPhone 15 series, which is anticipated to launch in September this year, possibly during the second or third week. Prior to the official unveiling, numerous leaks have surfaced, offering glimpses into the highly anticipated device. The iPhone 15 is expected to bring…

Image Source : PIXABAY USB-C Type To benefit consumers and reduce electronic waste, the Government of India has made a major change in the charger used while charging mobiles. They have asked the mobile manufacturers to use the same USB Type-C charging port for all types of phones and smartphones. The government has finalized the day of its implementation. What did…

Earlier, it was the EU that had mandated the usage of USB-C on smart devices. This time, in a similar move, India intends to have a common charger for all smart devices. The Union government of India had…

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NEW DELHI : On Tuesday, the European Parliament passed a provisional agreement on a directive on charging ports on consumer gadgets. According to the proposed legislation, all “small and medium-sized portable electronic devices" – which include mobile phones, tablets, cameras and earphones, among others – must use USB-C as the charging port irrespective of the manufacturer of the respective devices, by autumn 2024. The move gives companies – notably, Apple – a little…

EU countries and EU lawmakers are set to agree on a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones on June 7 when they meet to discuss a proposal that has been fiercely criticised by Apple, people familiar with the matter said. The proposal for a single mobile charging port was first broached by the European Commission more than a decade ago after iPhone and Android users complained about having to use different chargers for their phones. The former is charged from a Lightning cable while Android-based…