EU lawmakers drafting legislation that could force Apple to change its Lightning plug

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By Cody LeeDec 20, 2013, 6:50 pm752 pts
EU lawmakers agreed yesterday to draft legislation that will force all mobile phone manufacturers to consent to the use of a common standard for battery chargers which can fit any device. The draft could be voted on by the EU Parliament as early as March 2014. While many see this as a huge win for consumers,…

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