In what comes as a landmark decision, the European Union Parliament on Tuesday approved new rules that make sure a universal charging port is introduced for electronic gadgets like mobile phones, tablets, cameras, e-readers, earbuds and other devices by 2024.

In what comes as a landmark decision, the European Union Parliament on Tuesday approved new rules that make sure a universal charging port is introduced for electronic gadgets like mobile phones, tablets, cameras, e-readers, earbuds and other devices by 2024. The motion passed with 602 votes in favour and 13 against it. Accordingly, the vote by the EU parliament confirms the previous agreement of making USB-C chargers used by Android-based devices the standard for all of the continent. Succinctly put, all devices in the EU will have to carry the same charging port. Read more: Apple to double iPhone exports from India by next year The move is expected to hurt Apple more than other electronic companies. Reportedly, iPhones are charged from a lightning cable while Android-based devices use USB-C chargers. Apple also has been pushing its proprietary MagSafe charging technology to more and more devices. The ruling was prompted after complaints from both iPhone and Android users had the same theme of having to switch to different chargers whenever switching devices. As reported extensively by WION, the Cupertino-based company, for long, has been panned by users and critics alike for introducing myriad variations that burn a hole in the pocket of consumers. While Apple will have to pivot on its charging slot, it is facing flak for shipping iPhones without a battery charger. Experts have called this practice a 'tie-sale' where Apple obliged the consumer to purchase a second product of its exclusive manufacture which was an abusive and illegal commercial practice. In September, the Brazilian government levied a fine of $2.38 million on Apple and ordered the company to stop selling its iPhones without a battery charger in the South American country. Read more: Ahead of iPhone 14 launch, Brazil suspends sale of iPhones without battery charger, imposes fine (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

In a shock to Apple, EU to introduce USB-C chargers for all electronic gadgets by 2024

The European Commission will publish a legislative proposal for a standard charger for mobile phones, tablets, and headphones on Thursday — a move that is expected to harm iPhone maker Apple more than its competitors.

For more than a decade, the European Union executive and legislators have pushed for a standard charger, claiming that it would be better for the environment and more convenient for users.

The Commission wants the sale of chargers to be decoupled from devices and also propose a harmonised charging port.

If implemented, the new regulation will mandate the use of USB-C chargers in all cellphones sold in the European Union by 2024.&nbsp;

Brussels wants smartphone manufacturers to use a USB-C charging port to "harmonise the charging stations on devices."

Manufacturers must also utilise the same fast-charging software protocol across all phones, according to the legislative body.

That way, you can use a USB-C charger or charging cable that you bought for your Samsung Galaxy to charge your iPhone.

Apple is, of course, the prime target. Other smartphone makers are slowly but steadily making the conversion to USB-C.

For the iPhone, Cupertino, on the other hand, utilises its own Lightning adapter.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The European Commission will publish a legislative proposal for a standard charger for mobile phones, tablets, and headphones on Thursday — a move that is expected to harm iPhone maker Apple more than its competitors.

The European Commission will publish a legislative proposal for a standard charger for mobile phones, tablets, and headphones on Thursday — a move that is expected to harm iPhone maker Apple more than its competitors. For more than a decade, the European Union executive and legislators have pushed for a standard charger, claiming that it would be better for the environment and more convenient for users. The Commission wants the sale of chargers to be decoupled from devices and also propose a harmonised charging port. If implemented, the new regulation will mandate the use of USB-C chargers in all cellphones sold in the European Union by 2024. Brussels wants smartphone manufacturers to use a USB-C charging port to "harmonise the charging stations on devices." Manufacturers must also utilise the same fast-charging software protocol across all phones, according to the legislative body. That way, you can use a USB-C charger or charging cable that you bought for your Samsung Galaxy to charge your iPhone. Apple is, of course, the prime target. Other smartphone makers are slowly but steadily making the conversion to USB-C. For the iPhone, Cupertino, on the other hand, utilises its own Lightning adapter. (With inputs from agencies)

'Common charger for all phones': EU wants phones to use USB-C chargers by 2024

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In a shock to Apple, EU to introduce USB-C chargers for all electronic gadgets by 2024

'Common charger for all phones': EU wants phones to use USB-C chargers by 2024