UK Considers USB-C Charging Standard

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UK considering making USB-C the common charging standard, following the EU

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The UK government has begun a consultation on whether it should adopt USB-C as the default charging port for all consumer devices.

The European Union and India have already implemented a similar standard for charging.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards is seeking manufacturers, importers, distributors, and trade associations to provide their input on the matter.

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