Rather than leave charging port decisions up to manufacturers, the European Commission has announced proposed legislation to force USB-C to become the 'standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers and handheld videogame consoles.' While many consumers think about phones and tablets when considering charging cables, cameras are important to photographers. While some iPad models have shifted to USB-C ports for charging, the very popular iPhone uses a Lightning connector, even as most competitors have moved to the USB-C standard. Apple is a large culprit, thanks to its continued use of a proprietary Lightning cable for its iPhones and other devices. The European Commission, an executive arm of the European Union, believes it's a problem made worse by various devices utilizing different charging cables.
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