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UK Mulls Common Charging Cable, After EU’s Long-Winded Move

UK government considers whether to require a common charging cable for devices, mirroring EU law that took 13 years to implement

Clock is ticking for Apple's Lightning port, as cut-off date to switch to USB-C universal charger is set by the European Commission

Goodbye to Lightning port and hello to universal charger, as Apple confirms it will comply with the European Union's law change

Final blow for Apple's Lightning connector, as European Parliament approves universal charger for mobile devices

End of the road for Lighting connector? Apple has until 2024 to standardise its charging ports on the USB-C connector

Apple's developer conference may be overshadowed by possible EU agreement for common charging port for all mobile devices

Apple not happy. Protracted effort by European Union to create universal charger for mobile devices nudges one step closer

A decade late and the end for lightning cables? Apple will be forced to install USB-C ports on all its devices sold in the EC

Only a decade late? European Commission on Thursday will reportedly present its proposed legislation for a common phone charger

Apple has cautioned against the renewed EU push for a common mobile charger, warning that losing its Lightning port will add to e-waste mountain

Frustrated at lack of progress towards universal phone charger, EU to consider whether to take action

Universal smartphone charger gets European backing in the hope it will make life easier for users and reduce e-waste

EU committee votes to end 'mobile chaos' by introducing universal charger

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If Green IT is all about efficiency and cutting waste, then why are organisations duplicating their efforts, asks Peter Judge

The ITU has updated its standard for a universal charging solution but it looks like it's different from the EU standard