microUSB to become the standard charger plug in the EU next year

30 December, 2010
As we say goodbye to 2010, the European Union says goodbye to un-standardized phone chargers. It's been over a year in the making, but microUSB will be the standard charger plug for European mobile...

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  • Nedev
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  • 31 Dec 2010

Anonymous, 31 Dec 2010So you need to have a computer, Laptop mandatory to charge ... moreNo, you only need an anti-retard filter, in that way you'll avoid to read things you can't understand.

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    • Anonymous
    • up6
    • 31 Dec 2010

    So you need to have a computer, Laptop mandatory to charge your phone?? LOL..

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      • Nedev
      • nSB
      • 31 Dec 2010

      hohoho, 31 Dec 2010HTC is not in the list.....hope it change thoughAll HTC phones since HD2 are µUSB (earlier were mini USB). A note to gsmarena team - think about adding "type of charge/data connexion" in the phone finder options!

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        • hohoho
        • PS6
        • 31 Dec 2010

        HTC is not in the list.....hope it change though

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          • Nedev
          • nSB
          • 31 Dec 2010

          Anonymous, 31 Dec 2010Because you didn't mention a single Motorola phone, which f... moreI didn't mention Motorola 'cause I don't have one and I only described my own experience, didn't you notice? In 2004-2007 I was using NEC phones, compliant with my carrier's data offers, and in 2008 I used my first and last Samsung phone. Besides, I said that all non i-thing brands are already compliant, that is including Motorola. Moreover, any format that combines data and charging would have done the job, the invention of Motorola is good but the fact that other brands (under strong EU pressure) agreed upon already existing format is the most important.

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            • KId
            • 31 Dec 2010

            Whatever the standard, the internal jack in the phone should be robust and easily replaceable. I hated when the fastport on my P990 broke but then the warranty guy just took it out and popped a new one without any kind of solder and it works like new. If only N900 was robust in this sence.

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              • Anonymous
              • nxX
              • 31 Dec 2010

              anon aussie, 30 Dec 2010unless of course steve jobs bangs his head on the sink and ... morelol that was really funny mate...
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              anon aussie unless of course steve jobs bangs his head on the sink and decides hes revolutionised technology by inventing a new connector called the flux capa i mean i-usbmicrocharger

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                • Indian
                • P@Q
                • 31 Dec 2010

                the news only says your phone must charge from a microUSB.

                The chargers we're using will jus' have a design changed.

                it may be the fixed wire adapter with microUSB for all phone charger.

                or

                Rather then fixed charging adapter, the microUSB will connect to a adapter for wall mount charging.

                this design is already found in some phones charging kit.

                only thing is changed that its become standarized in europe. (may be become globally later)

                1st good news for 2011 :)

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                  • Anonymous
                  • Qxp
                  • 31 Dec 2010

                  Apple patented Death grip™ doh

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                    • Anonymous
                    • sSV
                    • 31 Dec 2010

                    Alex, 30 Dec 2010I really doubt that Apple will ever use Micro-USB... Steve ... morewow.. stevejobs stop selling iphone in europe ? how much loss could it be.. even though i hate mr jobsless, i believe he's not stupid like you.

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                      • explorer
                      • 39y
                      • 31 Dec 2010

                      Rick, 31 Dec 2010So, instead of bringing a small wall-outlet charger, we hav... morehave you just came out from a cave? USB to Micro-USB charger doesn't need a computer to charge a device. The cable should come with USB socket-plug which you can plug to any wall socket.

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                        • ali000789
                        • KIY
                        • 31 Dec 2010

                        anon aussie, 30 Dec 2010unless of course steve jobs bangs his head on the sink and ... morehehehe, the next announcement by apple would be
                        'people were thinking about micro usb charging from millenniums.. now apple makes it a reality!!
                        oh my god... i cant believe that apple did say something like that about their facetime thing... surreal man!!!!!

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                          • Anonymous
                          • t7X
                          • 31 Dec 2010

                          Anonymous, 31 Dec 2010So what is your definition of "new"? Why it took... morewhat's with the repeated ALMIGHTY thingy?

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                            • LaC
                            • 31 Dec 2010

                            Protecting environment ? BS ! Protecting their revenues, that's what...

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                              • 100 Moto
                              • Er2
                              • 31 Dec 2010

                              user123, 31 Dec 2010this is a good idea but many people who dont have a compute... moreGuess you never used one...

                              That means when you buy a new phone, the phone would come with a wall "adaptor", where you can plug the data cable into, which connects to the wall socket, for mere charging.

                              If you have a computer next to you, all you need is take the data cable and connect to the computer (without the adaptor), and the cable can charge your phone (and allow data transfer).

                              Get it?

                              Can't believe so many are asking such 6 years old technology....

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                                • 3xJ
                                • 31 Dec 2010

                                this is a good idea but many people who dont have a computer cant charge their phone so in this way this isa bad idea

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                                  • Mfx
                                  • 31 Dec 2010

                                  Those Apple fans need to learn to read.

                                  EVEN APPLE SIGNED UP TO THE AGREEMENT. This means new devices manufactured after 01/01/2011 will have it (this also includes any new Apple iPhone devices).

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                                    • kUW
                                    • 31 Dec 2010

                                    I wished the 800(854)*480 res display will become standard too.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • vGq
                                      • 31 Dec 2010

                                      I hope it becomes a standard in India too.

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                                        • KxN
                                        • 31 Dec 2010

                                        yippie.. aggres 100%, why use diferent and suficiscated charger plug just for one simple single use.. for "CHARGE", love this idea.