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Why your phone charger changed and what the EU is doing next
USB-C became mandatory for a reason. The same logic is now coming for batteries, right-to-repair, and how long your laptop has to last.
By Euvo Editorial Team
Since December 2024, every phone, tablet, and camera sold in the EU has had to charge over USB-C. Apple grumbled, then complied globally. That's the pattern: Brussels writes a rule, the world quietly follows.
The next wave is more ambitious. New ecodesign rules require manufacturers to publish repairability scores, keep spare parts available for years, and support devices with software updates for a defined lifetime.
It's less flashy than a charger port, but arguably a bigger deal. If it works, the phone you buy in 2027 will still be usable (and updatable) in 2032.
