CNN —Apple retired its Lightning charger on Tuesday exactly 11 years to the day it was first announced.
The EU’s decision is part of a greater effort to tackle e-waste overall, but could it generate more in the short term as people phase out their Lightning cables.
But knockoffs abound, and some USB-C chargers are much safer than others.
Among CNN Underscored’s top recommendations for USB-C chargers are from big brands, including Anker, Belkin, Apple, Amazon and Google.
Retiring the Lightning cable could even generate, in the short term, a surge of e-waste as iPhone users toss their useless Lightning cables in a drawer.
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