The theme of having a universal charger (for all types of smartphones) isn’t exactly new. The idea seems to please users, however, there are brands, such as Apple, that do not “like” this path of standardization.
In September the European Commission will present a proposal for a universal charger. What will the interface be?
The idea seems to please users, however, there are brands, such as Apple, that do not "like" this path of standardization. As we've mentioned in other articles, the goal is to have standardized chargers, which work in all smartphones as well as in other systems. Environmental issues are at the basis of a possible decision. According to data, per year there will be 50 thousand tons of unused chargers (technological waste).
Remember that in 2009, the European Commission pressed and managed to popularize the microUSB in millions of devices, forcing Apple to include a microUSB adapter. A few years later, in mid-2014, they tried again to claim the benefits for consumers, industry and the environment, however, everything remains the same.
Universal charger: USB-C interface could be the standard of choice
USB-C is a standard that has been increasingly used by technology device manufacturers. As is natural in this area, protocol updates happen whenever possible and with USB type C the scenario is no different. in addition to all the advantages, this standard was recently updated and will allow charging at 240 W.
Now, if the European Commission proposal is approved, all smartphone manufacturers will have to include this connector in their new equipment.
According to a study carried out in 2019, a study that was commissioned by the European Commission, the microUSB was still the most used connector. The USB-C connector appeared in second position and Apple's Lightning in third.
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