EU Commission proposes removing chargers from all smartphone boxes

In a new press release by the European Commission, legislation is being put forth by the European Commission to standardize the charging plug across all consumer devices. It also plans to "harmonize" a fast-charging standard and "unbundle the sale of chargers from the sale of electronic devices". This proposal will apply to "smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and handheld videogame consoles." The Commission officially proposes four things: A harmonized charging port for electronic devices: USB-C will be the common port. Harmonized fast-charging technology:...