Comment on My phone, iPad, and laptop finally all use the same USB-C charger. The galaxy is at peace.

• draco_aeneus@mander.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  The reason we should thank the EU is because of this rule. While I cannot guarantee this rule is responsible, the fact that it’s mandated means it’s significantly more economically viable to use the same connector across all regions (including America), and so this rule is the primary factor in the standardization of charging cables.

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  • papalonian@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I know why we have the EU to thank .

    If Apple and the Americans had their way, each of those would use a different proprietary connector.

    Americans don’t want proprietary connectors. We’re happy to get USB-C, too.

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    • draco_aeneus@mander.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Ah, I misunderstood. I conflated “Americans” (lawmakers) and “Americans” (everyone else).

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    • PalmTreeIsBestTree@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

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      • papalonian@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        When did anyone say the EU created USB-C? They passed legislature that required the mass adoption of it and are the reason Apple had to switch from that stupid lightning connector, but I don’t see anyone claiming the EU created it.

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• masterspace@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  They love letting their companies do so.

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• schubidubiduba@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  It doesn’t matter what they love in that regard, because they are incapable of making companies do things that help consumers or the environment

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• carrylex@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  New chargers and cables = New freedom units to measure stuff with

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• MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  They’ve got a massively institutional love for all things Charging Protocols

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