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USB-C

The bottom of an Apple iPhone with an exposed Lightning connector port.

Senators explore USB-C common charge standard in U.S.

If a group of federal lawmakers have their way, the United States may have a national charging standard.

An Apple iPhone is held by a user.

European Union adopts USB-C port for mobile phones

A forthcoming European law could require Apple to switch from the Lightning port to USB-C.

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