EU agrees to single mobile charging port, USB-C mandatory for iPhone

• New legislation is intended to make electronic gadgets more sustainable and reduce electronic waste

• Brussels has been pushing for a single mobile charging port for more than a decade

The European Union on Tuesday agreed to a single standardized charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras, which will force smartphone makers like Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and other electronics makers to equip their devices with a standard USB-C charging port.

The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, said equipment manufacturers will have to comply with the new terms by 2024.