EU universal charger rules come into force
[South China Morning Post] - 12/28/2024
EU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use USB-C charging port came into force on Saturday to cut costs and waste.
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[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024