Technology
The European Union is proposing a mandate requiring USB-C ports on all phones, tablets, handheld gaming consoles, headphones and bluetooth speakers. For devices with fast charging the EU mandate calls for only USB PD to be used. Additionally manufacturers will be forced to sell phones that do not include power adapters in the box. See my USB-C confusion video: http://lon.tv/usbconfusion and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - History of the EU's interest in charging ports 01:53 - The EU's Proposed Mandate 03:43 - Mandate: USB-C Ports Required 05:04 - Mandate: Chargers to be "Unbundled" from Phone Sale 06:08 - Mandate: USB-C Explanation to Consumers 08:15 - Prediction: Apple will get rid of the port! 08:37 - What About Wireless Charging 11:14 - What's Next? 13:12 - Supporter Thank Yous 13:54 - Helping The Channel 14:07 - My Other Channels 14:54 - Conclusion Subscribe to my email list to get a weekly digest of upcoming videos! - http://lon.tv/email See my second channel for supplementary content : http://lon.tv/extras Join the Facebook group to connect with me and other viewers! http://lon.tv/facebookgroup Visit the Lon.TV store to purchase some of my previously reviewed items! http://lon.tv/store Read more about my transparency and disclaimers: http://lon.tv/disclosures Want to chat with other fans of the channel? Visit our Facebook Group! http://lon.tv/facebookgroup Want to help the channel? Start a Member subscription or give a one time tip! http://lon.tv/support or contribute via Venmo! lon@lon.tv Follow me on Facebook! http://facebook.com/lonreviewstech Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/lonseidman Catch my longer interviews and wrap-ups in audio form on my podcast! http://lon.tv/itunes http://lon.tv/stitcher or the feed at http://lon.tv/podcast/feed.xml We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lon-seidman/support