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EU Committee Votes To Make All Smartphone Vendors Utilize a Standard Charger

Posted by Soulskill on from the which-will-surely-go-into-effect-in-a-timely-manner dept.

Deathspawner writes "The EU has been known to make a lot of odd decisions when it comes to tech, but one committee's latest vote is one that most people will likely agree with: Standardized smartphone chargers. If passed, this decision would cut down on never having the right charger handy, but as far as the EU is concerned, this is all about a reduction of waste. The initial vote went down on Thursday, and given its market saturation, it seems likely that micro USB would be the target standard. Now, it's a matter of waiting on the EU Parliament to make its vote."

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  1. But, but, my precious Lightning charger! by plover · · Score: 3, Funny

    How will my iPhone possibly work if it has to be charged with a tool as common as a wall wart? Eeeww. It's 20% less cool than a Lightning cable!

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    John
  2. That's odd by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I thought there was an international law against governing bodies making common sense decisions?
    Someone is going to receive a very sternly written letter.

  3. Re:Sure, it's good today by segin · · Score: 3, Funny

    I've had two drive failures in my life. One was caused by me pounding my laptop after the power connector failed and the system shut off in the middle of coding.

  4. Re:Don't worry by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Why should any company be forced by government regulations to change a connector?

    "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of smartphone connectors."

    (I can never remember which amendment to the Constitution that is.)