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EU welcomes the microUSB as a standard phone charger socket

29 June, 2009 | Read the news | Post your comment
EU welcomes the microUSB as a standard phone charger socket - read the full textThe European Commission announced that most of the leading mobile phone makers have come to the agreement to adopt the microUSB port as a standard European charger socket. This will allow...

 

> In reply to Anonymous @ 2009-06-30 10:31 from uAtehow nice, utopian!

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  • 2009-06-30 10:32
  • uAte

Forget about this, we will use solar energy charger on every phone very soon. There will be no microphone or data soket either, bluetooth 4.x replace them all.

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  • 2009-06-30 10:31
  • uAte

It's better in than out I always say.

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  • 2009-06-30 10:24
  • uAte

Finally!

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  • 2009-06-30 10:10
  • M9d8

This is good news. Means all phones would be able to charge of the USB ports of computer. I'm so happy and relieved.

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  • 2009-06-30 09:45
  • ji{R

just about time!depechez-vous!

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  • 2009-06-30 09:18
  • pTgg

it is wonderful news ...and i think companies should packs common accessories separately exclusively so that it should be on customer`s decision to buy them with phone or leave them if he already have such accessories .this will reduce cost burden and also wast control etc

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  • 2009-06-30 09:17
  • PxKj

I welcome this decision. Really great. This will help greatly especially on travel (less cables need to carry). Also on emergency, any charger can help you. Thank you EU.

Nokias Micro USB is looking different now. (mobile E71). Hope new models will be changed.

[Apple's decision also really surprising. :) ]

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  • 2009-06-30 08:59
  • mJe{

> In reply to Sid @ 2009-06-30 06:39 from q{yysid you only deal in accessories, we are actually the mobile phones and accessories designers and Engineers, do not argue and tell its nonsense, ur job is to sell so be a salesman, comment but with elegance do not put ur jar headed ideas onto others

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  • 2009-06-30 08:15
  • q@wQ

Now how about a standard 3.5m headphone jack for audio.
SE are you listening!!!!!

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  • 2009-06-30 08:13
  • PQYg

It's amazing when you use common sense. Now lets see where else we can use it.

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  • 2009-06-30 08:10
  • PQYg

Realy a goog news for mobile user, mobile phone companier should also work on keypad of cell phones the position and number of the button should be same. it will be a good effort to make the mobiles user friendly, head phone jeck can be consider.

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  • 2009-06-30 08:08
  • uWxI

that would make our life much more easier.
they should've done it years ago.
thumbs up!

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  • 2009-06-30 06:54
  • tD58

> In reply to Imran Amjad @ 2009-06-30 06:46 from Snstnice idea!

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  • 2009-06-30 06:50
  • Snst

> In reply to Sid @ 2009-06-30 06:39 from q{yythey're just using the miniUSB as a BACKUP charger, not as the standard charger.

of course the charging speed really sucks with the miniusb and no one can argue with that. but it's good to know that you do have a spare charger when in a pinch.

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  • 2009-06-30 06:46
  • PMTH

That is the real good news. As i always wanted to buy phones other than Sony Ericsson but didnt do that because of all the fuss about chargers ............and i got a suggetion

they should make same earphone socket for all phones as well.

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  • 2009-06-30 06:46
  • Snst

What nonsense! MicroUSB is the worst charging socket ever produced. It breaks the fastest out of any other charger tips out there. I should know, I deal with cellphone accessories as part of my business! The best Charging tips are those of Nokia, Sony Ericsson and the Motorola Mini USB.

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  • 2009-06-30 06:39
  • q{yy

Great work EU. Hope the same implemented by A to Z nations also.

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  • 2009-06-30 06:10
  • vGkG

Wow. Very suprising indeed, But in saying that is great news. No more dead battery when your at a mates place or at work!

And its going to be great news for the environment.

And the manufacturers miss out on the add on sales when people lose their charger, or its faulty

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  • 2009-06-30 05:47
  • RJdi

steady!!

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  • 2009-06-30 04:36
  • R55E

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