Starting in the autumn of 2024, the EU will require all smartphones to use a USB-C port for charging for all devices sold in the bloc. Apple, whose iPhone is the only main brand smartphone without this type of connection, could be substantially impacted.
The rule change, according to the EU, aims to reduce hassle for consumers as well as electronic waste, as consumers can use the same chargers for all devices. The rules will apply to most portable electronic devices, including mobile phones, tablets, cameras, keyboards, speakers, headphones, headsets, and earbuds.
The decision is yet to be approved by the European parliament and European Council.
從 2024 年秋季開始，歐盟將要求所有智慧型手機使用 USB-C接頭進行充電。不過，蘋果的iPhone是唯一沒有使用這種接頭的大品牌，因此可能會受到很大影響。
根據歐盟，這項規定的改變目的是減少消費者的麻煩，並減量電子垃圾，因為消費者可以針對所有設備都使用相同的充電器。該規則將適用於大多數行動裝置，包括手機、平板電腦、相機、鍵盤、喇叭、耳機、藍芽耳機。
不過，該決定尚未獲得歐洲議會和歐盟理事會的批准。
Charge這個字，可以說是變形蟲，意思非常多且都大不相同。本文中，charge指的是充電，可當及物與不及物動詞，例如：
（及物）I need to charge my phone. 我的手機需要充電
（不及物）My phone is not charging. 我的手機充不了電
除了充電，charge也可以當作「收費」、「要價」，例句：
The local museum doesn’t charge for admission. 當地博物館不收門票費。
或是「指控」、「控告」，例句：She’s been charged with murder. 她被控謀殺。
要小心別認錯囉！