And there was much rejoicing
With an agreement in hand to standardize on mini-USB for phones, can we do the same for other gadgets? Cameras, video cameras, etc?
China previously announced plans (way back in 2007) to enforce an universal cell phone charger, which was (and still is) a great idea. Now the European Commission has struck a deal with Apple and other cell phone manufacturers to start selling phones with universal cell phone chargers starting next year. The EC has decided on the same adapter as China, a micro-USB connector.
I'm enough of a cynic about Apple to say that I'll believe it when I see it though.
Comments
[Sch] July 1, 2009 3:33:49.752
They are allowed to provide an external adaptor. So, both proprietary and this USB connector can coexist.