BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union countries and European Union lawmakers are expected to agree on a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones on June 7 when they meet to discuss a proposal that has been criticized by Apple. (AAPL.O) People familiar with the matter said.
The proposal for a single portable charging port was addressed by the European Commission for the first time over a decade ago after iPhone and Android users complained of having to use different chargers for their phones.
The former is charged from a Lightning cable while Android devices are powered using USB-C connectors.
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People said that next Tuesday’s trilogy will likely be the second and last between EU countries and EU legislators on the subject, which is an indication of a strong push to reach an agreement.
The pending issues include extending the proposal to laptops, a key request from EU lawmakers likely to affect Samsung. (005930.KS) and Huawei [RIC:RIC:HWT.UL] And other hardware makers, People said.
EU lawmakers also want wireless charging systems to be harmonized by 2025, while EU countries and the Commission want a longer start-up period for technical reasons.
Apple was not immediately available for comment. He previously said that inappropriate use of old international standards stifled innovation and forced users to switch to new chargers that could create a mountain of e-waste.
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(Reporting by Fu Yun Che) Editing by Jason Neely and Christina Fincher
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