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USB-C charging ports become standard across EU Saturday (timesofmalta.com)

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All mobile phones, tablets, earphones and a wide range of other portable consumer electronics will need to be sold with USB-C charging ports from Saturday, the EU has announced.

First introduced around a decade ago, USB-C charging ports are reversible and capable of accelerated data transfer and charging speeds, the latter known as 'fast charging’.

In a statement on Friday, the European Parliament said that as of the following day, all such devices sold in the EU must have a USB-C charging port, with laptops set to follow suit in late April 2026.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Are you burning through USB C cables faster than micro USB cables? I think I've lost one in the past 5 years.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Yeah they last about 6 months to a year in my experience. I have MicroUSB cables from 15 years ago that still work.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

You should look at how you handle them or where do you buy them. My oldest is still fine after 8 years.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

It is impossible for me to handle things gently; I have ADHD

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

What brand are you buying?