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jkontherun.com - 2/17/2009

Universal Phone Charger Standards Inch Closer to Micro-USB

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About 18-months ago , the Open Mobile Terminal Platform was pushing for standard phone chargers using the micro-USB interface. Today, we’re finally getting somewhere. The Register reports that all five phone companies in the U.K. are adopting micro-USB as the standard. Hopefully more ...

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guardian.co.uk - 2/17/2009

Universal mobile phone charger unveiled

— guardian.co.uk — The mobile phone industry plans to introduce a universal charger as part of a drive to improve... its previously patchy environmental record. The plan from industry body the GSM Association (GSMA) is just one of a raft of "green" announcements at ... (more) Universal mobile phone charger unveiled

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Blackberry Storm

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mobilecrunch.com - 2/18/2009

2012: Year of the Universal Mobile Charger?!

— mobilecrunch.com — Earlier today, the GSMA announced that it has successfully brokered a deal with leading handset manufacturers and... network operators to standardize mobile chargers by 2012 (for most, but not all cellular phones). The primary goal of this new agreement ... (more) 2012: Year of the Universal Mobile Charger?!

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Motorola

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Sony Ericsson

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dvice.com - 2/19/2009

Universal phone charger: One charger to rule them all

— dvice.com — Usually, when you buy a new cellphone, it comes with its own charger , which is typically... unique to that phone. God forbid manufacturers had a standard plug that would work on all phones when they can make money selling you new spares and car ... (more) Universal phone charger: One charger to rule them all

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Sony Ericsson

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Will the EU Phone Charger Agreement Make it to the U. S.?
jkOnTheRun — ... The initiative in the EU similar to what we heard about earlier this year has been signed by most of the major phone makers; the companies agreed on the micro-USB connector for all smartphones. The agreement has been signed by Apple, Nokia, RIM, Motorola, LG, Samsung, Texas Instruments and Sony Ericsson. The agreement only applies to smartphones. ...