Apple, which unifies the charging of electronic devices such as EU and smartphones to "USB-C", "suppress innovation"

　On September 23 (local time), the European Commission, the European Union (EU) executive agency, the rechargeable method for electronic devices, including smartphones, is USB Type-C (hereinafter EU, "USB-C".) Submitted a bill to be obliged.The target is smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and mobile game terminals.

　In addition, we propose that a charger is not included in the electronic device.

　"We have given the industry enough time to devise our own solutions. It's time to take legislation measures for uniforms of charger. This is coming. This is a consumer.It is an important victory for the environment. "He tweeted in this law, saying, "There is no cable entangled with drawers."

　"If a single charger can be used for all portable electronic devices for all portable electronic devices, the convenience will increase and waste will be reduced," said the EU market.

　The main items of the bill are

　There is already a flow that does not include chargers, and South Korea Samsung Electronics has not bundled with recent smartphones.

　The adoption of USB-C on smartphones is almost 100 % on Android devices, but Apple also uses Lightning in the latest "iPhone 13" series.

　Apple sent a statement to the British BBC stating that "strict regulations that require only one connector will suppress innovation and harm consumers around Europe and the world."

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