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| Author | Gordon Kelly |
| Published | 30th Jun 2009 |
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In a hugely surprisingly move the Cupertino giant has announced it will support the long heralded universal phone charger standard. Micro USB is the format chosen and it is hoped the move will cut down on unnecessary charging cables and environmental waste.
Naturally, however, Apple isn't exactly reading the script the same way as everyone else.
Unlike existing partners Nokia, Samsung, LG, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, RIM, NEC, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments, Apple has said it has no intention of dropping its own standard. Instead Apple entertains the idea of bundling a micro USB adaptor with its iPhones since it has no intention of dropping the dock connector which has proved fundamental to the success of its 'Made for' peripherals programme.
Of course adding an additional bit of plastic in the form of an adaptor is hardly in keeping with the environmental benefits the GSMA had hoped would arrive from a universal charger standard. On the other hand it may give Apple the excuse to remove the charger altogether and simply pack an adaptor. We'll simply have to wait and see.
In related news Apple spokesperson Steve Dowling has officially confirmed what everyone already knew: "Steve is back to work," he explained and he will be part time initially. "We are very glad to have him back," he added.
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ilovethemonkeyhead said on 30th June 2009
scotw said on 30th June 2009
Apple could use an adaptor at first and then simply fit an a Micro-USB port to the next gen devices in addition to the normal interface. That way it could keeps its existing interf... more
morelikewater said on 30th June 2009
the universal standard is a brilliant idea. blue ray vs hd dvd, beta vs vhs, usb vs firewire, apple charger vs micro usb. its all a waste of time. the only reason why apple cant jo... more
gareth edwards said on 1st July 2009
Apple aside it's about time this happened. I mean, look at all the big mobile boys and the various phone chargers. I think over the years I've had in excess of 15 mobile ... more
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wireless charging would be awesome... lets wait till next year to speculate what features we expect the next iphone to have, and watch it release with nothing like this.