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All new laptops must have USB-C to be sold in the European Union(EU) (www.rte.ie)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by Deep@mander.xyz to c/technology@lemmy.world

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EU rules on common chargers apply to laptops from today. It means that all new laptops sold in the European Union must now support USB-C charging.

In December 2024, the rules came into force for mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, videogame consoles, and portable speakers.

Laptop manufacturers were given a longer lead in time to allow for redesign and transition to the common charging system.

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[–] rmuk@feddit.uk 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If you plug in a weak charger or an inadequate cable you will get a message on the screen saying as much. Also, the new law doesn't prevent manufacturers shipping proprietary chargers alongside USB-C.

[–] Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Yeah right, my laptop supports usb c charging, but it came with the usual power brick that I use if I need a faster charge.