All Cellphones set to have a Universal Charger

[thexfactor]

An initiative backed by both mobile phone manufacturers and operators will result in a universal charger based on the Micro-USB interface for new mobile phones.

Moving to a universal charger will be a boon for both users and the environment by reducing the amount of waste, since fewer chargers have to be thrown away. It will make life a lot easier for users, who will be able to charge their mobile phones using any available charger, and when they buy a new phone they won't have to get a new charger.

The group agreed that by the January 2012, most mobile phones will support the universal charger, according to the GSM Association, which is leading the initiative.

Members on the phone and chipset side include LG, Motorola, Nokia, Qualcomm, Samsung and Sony Ericsson.

Universal Chargers to Finally Become a Reality - PC World

Cellphone makers promise one-size-fits-all charger - Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source

 

[ashr]

so enjoy these for a year and then the world ends.

 

[hotshot05]

Just a few days back when the EU commissioner had threatened to force manufacturers to adopt a standard charger, these same people had said that it was an impossible task because of different operating voltage and battery capacity. How could they have reached a solution so fast?

 

[=CrAzYG33K=]

Nice initiative

 

[Pat]

I dont see that happening any time soon honestly!!

 

[Emperor]

Just a few days back when the EU commissioner had threatened to force manufacturers to adopt a standard charger, these same people had said that it was an impossible task because of different operating voltage and battery capacity. How could they have reached a solution so fast?

May be SMART charger solve this problem, smart chip set/allow to charge accordingly.

 

[logistopath]

This is very good.. but then, chargers should NOT be part of the standard package anymore. It should be an optional purchase, else it will undermine the very purpose of this initiative.