Universal phone charger OK'd
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A standard for a universal phone charger was approved this week by the International Telecommunication Union, a branch of the United Nations.
Side by side view of a Micro-USB connector and a regular USB connector.
(Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The Universal Charging Solution will enable the creation of one-size-fits-all chargers that can be used on any future phone, according to the ITU.
The standard is based on input from the GSM Association, which expects the shift to eliminate 51,000 tons of redundant chargers, or 13.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
Based on Micro-USB, the new chargers will also be energy efficient.
"Universal chargers are a common-sense solution that I look forward to seeing in other areas," Malcolm Johnson, director of ITU's telecommunication standardization bureau, said in a statement.
Manufacturers are not required to adopt the new chargers, but some have already signed up, such as Sony Ericsson, according to the BBC.
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We in China already have a charger that charges ANY 3.7/3.8v LiIon battery... I use it for my Samsung U908 phone, my wife's phone, Canon camera and many others
China and Japan use this type of chargng from a few years ago. For them Micro-USB connector is not so special.
Just in Time. I have about 3 dozens of different and not compatible cell phone charges waiting properly disposal.
nice :)
Blackberry is on the boat too I think. It's about time manufacturers look to making it easier on themselves and the rest of us.
thank u man
thanks. They should also think of battery size used in mobile phone(ampere rating may differ depend upon cost).
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This is good news and hopefuly USB 3.0 comes out too ;)