US Senators urge Department of Commerce to follow EU’s standard charger policy

18 June 2022
Following the EU’s standardization of the USB-C charger, US lawmakers push for the same.

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SShock, 18 Jun 2022A"fruit company" that was first to create a rever... moreFirst to use reversible connector. Apple fan for sure.
Ever seen Nokia's pin connector, Sony's flat connector?

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    SShock, 18 Jun 2022It's so funny that you people only mention how being f... moreThose so called "firsts" were revolutionary features in android world which improved the user experience, while something like a lightning cable with it's weak cable and easily broken port aren't exactly revolutionary. More like a profiteering move from Apple to not adapt a common standard

      Anonymous, 18 Jun 2022"A"fruit company" that was first to create a... moreIt's so funny that you people only mention how being first is not necessarily the best all while you're all screaming from top of your lungs about all the "first" when it comes to Android devices. LOL much?

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        • 18 Jun 2022

        I'm 100% sure Apple soon will introduce a new feature, and you'll only be able to get benefit out of it if you use an Apple type-c cable

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          • 18 Jun 2022

          this law of a common charging standard must be introduced everywhere

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            SShock, 18 Jun 2022A"fruit company" that was first to create a rever... more"A"fruit company" that was first to create a reversible connector"

            Just because it was the first at something, doesn't mean it was the best solution. Lightning still has far lower transfer speeds compared to USB-C and the non reversible microUSB connecter has been far replaced by the C type and still Apple won't adapt that standard. It seems they finally will be forced to do that because the laws are coming for them

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              Grey Wolf, 18 Jun 2022This will be a sad day for the end consumer. Because knowin... moreWe dont know, but i really dont think so, maybe Apple will do this, but for Android, i dont believe in this.
              Another thing is, i had the usb c i think, since 2016 with my old dead and burried Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra and i never ever had even one issue at all... I love it, fast and convincing 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

                Darknoor, 18 Jun 2022I said "firsts" I never specified anything revers... moreUSB-A is around because it's much more wide spread, more robust and even repairable. If it's loose, you just readjust the metal spring parts and it'll hold connectors more securely again. You can even jam those thin USB drives under the plastic within connector and it won't complain much other than not work.

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                  rizki1, 18 Jun 2022long live microUSB I will miss you.,,Your a micro USB....

                    SShock, 18 Jun 2022Which one? I don't remember a SINGLE reversible connec... moreI said "firsts" I never specified anything reversible.
                    And I never had an issue with a port that is not reversible. I mean, USB A has and still dominates and it won't fit the first time even if you position it right XD

                    Not a big deal nor a deal breaker.

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                      Grey Wolf, 18 Jun 2022This will be a sad day for the end consumer. Because knowin... more1) They are already using Type C for the iPads
                      2) They already support the OPEN Qi wireless charging standard
                      3) Lightning was introduced when the sucky microUSB was the norm. And to be honest, I still don’t have any devices in regular use that use USB C. My old MacBook is still USB A, my iPhone is Lightning, my budget iPad is still Lightning, and my external drives are USB A. My headphones use the Lightning to headphone jack adapter. It will be annoying for some Apple users, namely those who don’t upgrade their tech to the latest every year. That is why Apple wanted to drawn out this transition for as long as possible (and of course, also because of the money they get from Lightning royalties). Also, Lightning is not an inferior Port, because it is easier to clean with a toothpick and more durable as it doesn’t have that flap. It‘s just proprietary that is the problem.

                        Darknoor, 18 Jun 2022If you want firsts the other companies have their ownWhich one? I don't remember a SINGLE reversible connector other than Lightning and USB-C. Nokia's barrel connectors don't exactly count because they had no data at all. But sure, they were "reversible".

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                          Anonymous, 18 Jun 2022It will not. Transfering files over wifi/5g is no near do... moreI have a big doubt on mmWaves in house/apartement because the waves can't penetrate wall & glass (windows).

                          It only good in outdoor when no rain/smog/smoke/snow/fog
                          It will be good in large indoor area like mall, convention center, airport, stadium.

                            SShock, 18 Jun 2022A"fruit company" that was first to create a rever... moreBeing the first is good but not always good for standard due to patents at least. People will pay more for these patents in the end.

                            Furthermore, the positive contact plates of USB-C connector is hidden and expose only the ground which is a better design in my opinion.

                            And USB-C is much more durable than micro, so at least we achieved some improvements to previous standard. Evolution done in good direction.

                              Spanky, 18 Jun 2022A sad day for the fruit logo company and its anti-consumer ... moreThe bitten fruit logo*
                              Whoever bit that apple did not finish it for a reason.

                                SShock, 18 Jun 2022A"fruit company" that was first to create a rever... moreIf you want firsts the other companies have their own

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                                  SShock, 18 Jun 2022A"fruit company" that was first to create a rever... morephone without charging/usb port is stupid and suicidal.how to recover brick phone when failed update os?

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                                    Grey Wolf, 18 Jun 2022This will be a sad day for the end consumer. Because knowin... moreIt will not. Transfering files over wifi/5g is no near doing same with usb.

                                    1) tons of people do not even have home internet, just mobile data access.
                                    2) mmwave can not even match speeds of usb c 2.0, ley alone 3.2 gen 2
                                    3) even in developed nation like USA, home internet of 20Mbps or slower is so common yet.

                                      Spanky, 18 Jun 2022A sad day for the fruit logo company and its anti-consumer ... moreA"fruit company" that was first to create a reversible connector and also first to actually deploy it mass scale in a single year where USB-C not only came out later, it also required years to be adopted and still isn't fully adopted to this very day. And all I see in the news is everyone whining over said "fruit company" and not a single bleep about companies who still use stupid microUSB in year 2022...

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                                        • 18 Jun 2022

                                        Now samsung and chinese will be forced to drop micro usb, something that should have been done since 2018.