Saudi Arabia has announced a law to standardize charging ports for all electronic devices – all devices must have USB-C, with the first stage set to begin on January 1, 2025, reports GSMarena. Government spokespeople said this aims to improve user experience, reduce costs and e-waste, and also al
All smartphones sold after January 1, 2025 and all laptops sold after April 1, 2026 in Saudi Arabia must have a USB-C port, similar to the EU's mandate.
Apple has once again had a wrench thrown in its plans for smartphone hardware, though it won’t affect the hotly anticipated autumnal release of the iPhone 15. Saudi Arabia had passed a law requiring all future smartphones sold in the country to have USB-C ports beginning in 2025.
Saudi Arabia has joined the EU and India in mandating USB-C chargers for smartphones in an effort to prevent e-waste and improve the customer experience.