The European Union wants single charger and went a step further in this direction. The European Parliament announced in a press release that it gave the green light to the European Commission to continue with the single charger, after the members of the European Parliament agreed to use USB-C as a universal port. Most portables will need to be charged via USB-C as timelines become clearer.

iPhone’s Lightning port has a release date

Chronicle of a Foretold Death

lightning One of the best chargers ever designed, small, reversible and very durable. A port that has been on the market for 10 years but has an expiration date. The market has opted for USB-C, which is a slightly larger and slightly more sensitive connector, but will become mandatory in just a few years on most devices sold in Europe.

The European Parliament approved the legislation on the universal charger presented by the European Commission without any changes. so now The Commission may proceed with the relevant procedures. for this regulation to come into effect.

The next step for the European Commission is to prepare the final text of this legislation and submit it again to the European Parliament for approval, something that should happen in early 2023. Once the text is approved, it will be about two years. to come into effect, that is, All mobile devices from 2025tablets, digital cameras, headsets, game consoles, and portable speakers. USB-C charging portIncluding iPhones.

iPhone should include USB-C by 2025

The European Parliament also from the European Commission “clear information about charging options and labelingalso if the product comes with a charger”.

and related wireless chargingasked the European Commission to submit a proposal End of 2026 “makes any new charging solution compatible with other manufacturers”to avoid a new fragmentation of the market.

So it looks like the end of Lightning has already been written: By 2025 iPhone should include USB-C as charging port If European bids follow their usual time. We know that Apple has plans to remove the charging port, but we’re not clear now if that’s possible.