Tech giant Apple has said it will be changing its phone chargers to comply with new European Union regulations.Apple has previouslySpeaking at a conference in the US yesterday however, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Greg Joswiak, said the company would follow the EU rules.When asked if the change would be global, Mr Joswiak replied:"You’re trying to get me to predict the future".
A person's hand inserting a USB cable charger into a mobile phone. Picture by: Stephen Davies / Alamy Stock Photo He also did not say when Apple would introduce USB-C to its flagship smartphones; however, the change would have to happen by the end of 2024.It is part of a broader EU effort to reduce e-waste and to help consumers to make more sustainable choices.
The European Parliament has said the changes will lead to more re-use of chargers and will help consumers save up to €250 million a year on unnecessary charger purchases.The new rules will not apply to products placed on the market before the date of application. Main image: A person holds an Apple iPhone and a USB-C cable. Picture by: Ömer Faruk Ordulu / Alamy Stock Photo