Comment on My phone, iPad, and laptop finally all use the same USB-C charger. The galaxy is at peace.
draco_aeneus@mander.xyz 7 hours agoThe 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.
papalonian@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
I know why we have the EU to thank .
Americans don’t want proprietary connectors. We’re happy to get USB-C, too.
draco_aeneus@mander.xyz 6 hours ago
Ah, I misunderstood. I conflated “Americans” (lawmakers) and “Americans” (everyone else).
PalmTreeIsBestTree@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
papalonian@lemmy.world 6 hours 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.