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Apple absent from universal phone charger push
AppleInsider —
... by 13.6 to 21.8 million metric tons as the replacement rate for existing chargers decreases. Noticeably absent from the list of supporters is Apple. Its ubiquitous dock connector was introduced on the third-generation iPod in 2003 and has appeared on every iPod and iPhone since. By the time of the 2012 deadline, the dock connector will have been around for almost a decade. In a possible nod to the iPhone's exemption, the GSMA targets only "majority" adoption by 2012. The BBC notes that the move may be a response to pressure from the European Commission, which has observed ...
GSM Association sets 2012 target date for universal cellphone charger
Engadget —
... support what they're describing as the universal charging solution (or UCS), which itself will have to meet a number of strict requirements in order to be broadly compatible. Of course, while everyone including the likes of Nokia, Motorola, LG, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson have signed on with the GSMA, there are a few big names absent, not the least of which, unsurprisingly, is Apple, so there's certainly still quite a ways to go before we have a truly universal standard. [Via BBC News] Filed under: Cellphones GSM Association sets 2012 target date for ...
Cell Phone Manufacturers Promise Charger Standardization… Again
OhGizmo! —
... micro-USB charger compliant soon by 2012. I’m sure they’re just doing this out of the goodness of their hearts, and not because the European Union was threatening legal action, but let’s just say I’ll be more than a little bit shocked if cell phone manufacturers manage to give up the lucrative proprietary accessory market just because it’s a good idea that will make things easier for consumers and better for the environment.
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Universal Phone Charger Coming by 2012
Mobilewhack.com —
... used the same type of phone charger to power our phones? You won’t need to buy a new charger every time your forget yours at home. The GSM Association has announced that it is working on such a solution together with other 17 partner companies. A common format is scheduled to arrive by 2012. As for a connector, we’re expecting micro-USB to be chosen. Unfortunately not everyone has chosen to sign the agreement yet. Apple for one is missing for example. via BBC Tags: Apple , Business , Cell Phones , GSM Association , ...
Universal phone charger: One charger to rule them all
DVICE Atom Feed —
... that will work with the others' phones.
This standardized charger will be 50% more energy efficient and will eliminate tons of duplicate or obsolete chargers from landfills. Every time you buy a new phone, you won't need a new charger. Save money, save the planet. Next time you go on a road trip, you only need to pack one charger for everyone.
The plan calls for all new phones to be supported by the year 2012. Noteworthy absentee: Apple. Damn renegades.
Via The BBC
