EU rules on common chargers apply to laptops from today. It means that all new laptops sold in the European Union must now support USB-C charging.

In December 2024, the rules came into force for mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, videogame consoles, and portable speakers.

Laptop manufacturers were given a longer lead in time to allow for redesign and transition to the common charging system.

  • Nalivai@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    They already do that de-facto, I think all my high power usb3 charger ports are orange, regardless of manufacturer. Codifying it into law is probably a good idea