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Apple to Adopt Micro-USB Connectors for iPhone Charging in Europe
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Doesn't make much sense to have an adapter, between carrying a cable or an adapter all the time, then I prefer the cable, at least it has more use.
It is about port on the charger not on the phone
Apple won't change anything on the phone, only on the charger. But it is a dumb law from EU, it should have mandated a USB port for the charger (that apple already use), not a micro USB, because computer doesn't have micro, but relugar USB ports.
Apple won't change anything on the phone, only on the charger. But it is a dumb law from EU, it should have mandated a USB port for the charger (that apple already use), not a micro USB, because computer doesn't have micro, but relugar USB ports.
step 1 -> standardise chargers
step 2 -> supply with new phones (like now)
step 3 -> a few years down the line, no longer supply any chargers with any phones and therefore require buyers to purchase separately.
will phones be any cheaper as you're not getting a charger? Of course not
Just a sly way of saving money... like when remotes stop being supplied with macs.
step 2 -> supply with new phones (like now)
step 3 -> a few years down the line, no longer supply any chargers with any phones and therefore require buyers to purchase separately.
will phones be any cheaper as you're not getting a charger? Of course not
Just a sly way of saving money... like when remotes stop being supplied with macs.
Has anyone heard anything else on this? I just heard about it from my Dad yesterday and my first reaction was "oh, apple is gonna be mad." I think it's kind of crap that they should have to change for everyone one else because they already have their own standard which works across all iOS devices and their computers.
This was a good idea back before smart phones when each member of my family had a different brand of phone and not a single charger matched between us. But now, anyone who has an iPod automatically has a charger for the iPhone (and the iPad).
I was surprised to read that apple agreed to this without putting up too much argument.
This was a good idea back before smart phones when each member of my family had a different brand of phone and not a single charger matched between us. But now, anyone who has an iPod automatically has a charger for the iPhone (and the iPad).
I was surprised to read that apple agreed to this without putting up too much argument.
proprietary data cables suck, including the Apple "dock" connector. everyones smart phone attaches to their computer using USB. It makes perfect sense to standardize all phones on a usb connection.
standard usb connection for charging and data transfer. standard 1/8" headphone jack for audio output, for external speakers and whatnot.
open standards are a good thing. i, for one, am sick and tired of paying $29.99 for proprietary chargers that only work with that one phone, only to have to throw them out and buy another one that works with the next phone. I've carried a cell phone since 1994, and have probably bought 30 different car and wall chargers since then. Enough is enough!
standard usb connection for charging and data transfer. standard 1/8" headphone jack for audio output, for external speakers and whatnot.
open standards are a good thing. i, for one, am sick and tired of paying $29.99 for proprietary chargers that only work with that one phone, only to have to throw them out and buy another one that works with the next phone. I've carried a cell phone since 1994, and have probably bought 30 different car and wall chargers since then. Enough is enough!
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1) I agree completely.
2) Perfect sense to those of us who do dislike having Apple think for us. You are applying common sense which is sadly lacking in much of what Apple does.
Also they use proprietary connectors and systems to lock users into the closed Apple eco system.