EU rules: What makes the USB-C port the gold standard of charging ports?

Even Apple will be forced to comply with EU rules mandating USB-C ports for all phones and tablets etc. Here we try to explain what makes this port the right choice for everyone

In a bid to cut down on environmental waste and save consumers from buying different chargers for different devices, the European Parliament on Tuesday voted in favour of legislation to standardise the charging port on electronic items. The European Parliament (EU) selected USB Type-C (better known as USB-C) as the standard port. It is not a law yet, but on course and likely to become applicable by the end of next year. Once this becomes a law, all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU must have a USB-C port by the end of 2024. Laptops are part