"Soon, iPhones Will Also Be Charged with Samsung Chargers"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seolgina Jo] Soon, in the European region, it is expected that Apple iPhones will be able to be charged using Samsung Galaxy smartphone chargers.

According to IT specialized media SamMobile, the European Union (EU) Commission is promoting a plan to standardize charging ports across all brands.

The revised Wireless Equipment Directive released by the EU Commission includes a proposal to use USB-C as a common port so that customers can charge devices using the same USB-C charger regardless of brand. If the revision passes the European Parliament, a two-year grace period for adaptation will be granted.

Currently, Android smartphone manufacturers including Samsung Electronics use the standard USB-C port. However, Apple iPhones do not. SamMobile reported, "This means that iPhone users in the EU will be able to charge their smartphones using Samsung Electronics chargers." The EU's move may later spread to other countries.

Along with this, the EU Commission is also promoting a plan to harmonize fast charging technologies by each manufacturer. Additionally, it supports selling chargers separately when launching new smartphones. This policy aims to reduce unnecessary electronic waste. SamMobile stated, "It is not because Apple did it first," and added, "The EU Commission believes this could help consumers save 250 million euros annually." Samsung Electronics has been selling chargers separately since the Galaxy S21 series. The media added that soon, chargers will also need to be sold separately for low-priced smartphone lineups including the A series.

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