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Mobile Chargers to be Standardised (Finger to Apple)
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09...hone_chargers/
ETA more links http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/a...s-are-approved http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...LL-phones.html |
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09...hone_chargers/
I wonder who got the design right
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Not sure why it would take 1000s of hours? I can already use my apple charge to charge my samsung phone, although I cannot use my samsung charger on my iPad.
I wonder who got the design right ![]() |
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I was under the impression that aslong as the charger block has a USB port (like most now) it was deemed ok by the EU and you could use whichever cable connector you like.
i.e. you can plug in a usb -> micro usb cable into the apple charger and it is a microusb charger. If not apple could just include a extra cable in the box to comply with the EU and still use their own cable. |
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I was under the impression that aslong as the charger block has a USB port (like most now) it was deemed ok by the EU and you could use whichever cable connector you like.
i.e. you can plug in a usb -> micro usb cable into the apple charger and it is a microusb charger. If not apple could just include a extra cable in the box to comply with the EU and still use their own cable. |
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microusb is so dodgy though, I have seen so many broken connectors in devices. Mini was much better.
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It will probably end up having to include there micro USB to lighting connector as standard instead of the 15 pounds it costs you now.
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I was under the impression that aslong as the charger block has a USB port (like most now) it was deemed ok by the EU and you could use whichever cable connector you like.
i.e. you can plug in a usb -> micro usb cable into the apple charger and it is a microusb charger. If not apple could just include a extra cable in the box to comply with the EU and still use their own cable. |
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microusb is so dodgy though, I have seen so many broken connectors in devices. Mini was much better.
betamax v VHS |
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interesting that the Note 3 has a USB3 port on it, can you connect a standard mini USB to that?
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Either that, or just a USB micro usb cable, which the consumer will pay for. Another big idea by the EU
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Out of curiosity I know O2 no longer sell chargers/cables with there devices does that include iPhones? If so that would suck for someone moving from android to iPhone.
O2 have nothing to do with that. |
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interesting that the Note 3 has a USB3 port on it, can you connect a standard mini USB to that?
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Apple will sue the EU
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I like the lightning connector, I had so many problems with micro USB chargers I replaced my charger 3 times on my last phone, a blackberry.
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What I find most interesting about this proposed legislation is that it would ban custom firmware on Android devices (or any other OS). Quote:
Radio equipment shall be so constructed that it complies with the following essential requirements: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/regist...12)0584_EN.pdf(a) radio equipment interworks with accessories, and/or it interworks via networks with other radio equipment, and/or it can be connected to interfaces of the appropriate type throughout the Union; (b) radio equipment does not harm the network or its functioning nor misuse network resources, thereby causing an unacceptable degradation of service; (c) radio equipment incorporates safeguards to ensure that the personal data and privacy of the user and of the subscriber are protected; (d) radio equipment supports certain features ensuring avoidance of fraud; (e) radio equipment supports certain features ensuring access to emergency services; (f) radio equipment supports certain features in order to facilitate its use by users with a disability; EN19 EN (g) radio equipment supports certain features in order to ensure that software can only be loaded into the radio equipment where the compliance of the combination of software and the radio equipment has been demonstrated. So, manufacturers will have to lock their devices down to only allow certified official firmware. |
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Not sure why it would take 1000s of hours? I can already use my apple charge to charge my samsung phone, although I cannot use my samsung charger on my iPad.
I wonder who got the design right ![]() It only doesn't work because you have an older charger design which has the cable attached to the charger. I've not seen one like that in a long time. |
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What I find most interesting about this proposed legislation is that it would ban custom firmware on Android devices (or any other OS).
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/regist...12)0584_EN.pdf So, manufacturers will have to lock their devices down to only allow certified official firmware. ![]() Can't see that lasting long!! Will be got around in no time i would imagine! |
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What I find most interesting about this proposed legislation is that it would ban custom firmware on Android devices (or any other OS).
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/regist...12)0584_EN.pdf So, manufacturers will have to lock their devices down to only allow certified official firmware. |
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Doesn't say anything of the sort just your interpretation of it
If I've misunderstood them then I would welcome your insights. |
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Never mind.
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So what is your interpretation then? Those words seem quite clear to me.
If I've misunderstood them then I would welcome your insights. |
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I find micro USB annoying. I will often plug it in to charge my phone, not realising that it hasn't connected properly and finding a dead phone the next morning. I suppose that's what I get for trying to charge a GS3 with a Kindle charger but hey, micro USB is universal right?
I never have problems with the non-standard Apple chargers, both the old dock connectors and lightning. The lightning connector just seems a lot more robust, dare I say better, than the micro USB everyone else seems to love. |
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