The USB-C requirement has shifted Apple's products, moving from proprietary Lightning connectors to USB-C for devices like the latest iMac, Magic Keyboard, and iPhone.
The Directive mandates 'fast charging' devices to support USB Power Delivery, ensuring they negotiate charging rates with any compliant charger, instead of relying on proprietary adapters.
Critics argue that mandating USB-C as the universal charger could stifle innovation for alternative power delivery methods, despite exemptions for powerful devices and allowances for wireless charging.
The enforcement of the EU’s Common Charger Directive remains uncertain, with adherence to it up to individual member nations and potential compliance challenges in international markets.
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