New EU Rules Force a Single Charging Standard Across Phones

A once-familiar divergence is over: one charging port is now mandatory for all smart devices sold in the region, after years of talks to unify specs.

Companies with proprietary ports began adapting new devices well before the deadline.

The rule pleases consumers tired of cable clutter, while manufacturers worry it slows supply-chain innovation.

The European step is gradually becoming a real global standard as major markets adopt voluntary unification too.