The European Union has set a firm deadline by which time manufacturers will need to adopt USB-C charging for most electronic devices sold in the region.The EU previously said the rules would come into force by the end of 2024 and it stuck to that timeline when it published the legislation in the Official Journal.@alexagiussaliba @EP_SingleMarket — IMCO Committee Press (@EP_SingleMarket) December 8, 2022Reminder on what this means ➡️https://t.co/LjzLs56URf https://t.co/Rh8PHTG0KCLaptop makers have a bit longer to comply with the rules, as The Verge notes.Although it’s not like the company had much of a choice, Apple has said it will comply with the rules and put USB-C charging ports in iPhones sold in the EU (unless, that is, it were to switch to fully wireless charging).Technically, Apple wouldn’t have to adopt USB-C charging in iPhones until sometime in 2025, but reports suggest the company may make the switch as soon as next year."