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pcworld.com - 2/17/2009
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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 ...
guardian.co.uk - 2/17/2009
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guardian.co.uk —
The mobile phone industry plans to introduce a
universal charger as part of a drive to improve...
its previously patchy environmental record. The plan from industry body the GSM Association (GSMA) is just one of a raft of "green" announcements at ...
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Universal mobile phone charger unveiled
news.cnet.com - 2/17/2009
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news.cnet.com —
The Micro-USB connector used on this Motorola cell
phone charger will soon be the standard for all...
chargers. (Credit: Motorola)
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Universal cell phone chargers coming soon | Wireless - ...
computerworld.com - 2/18/2009
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computerworld.com —
The GSM Association announced the creation of a
universal cell phone charger that will function with most...
mobile phones by 2012. The technology is based on the popular micro-USB interface. Not-so-curiously absent from the announcement was Apple and ...
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Why the Universal Charger Won't Work
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Cell Phones to Get Universal Charger [Cellphones]
Lifehacker —
[image] Major cell phone makers and carriers have signed on to support a universal, Micro-USB-powered charger. A rare good move for the environment and users. What other devices would you like to see go one-size-fits-all? [ via ]
Universal Cell Phone Chargers Coming Soon
Green Daily —
... That is apparently in the works and should be fully integrated by 2012. There will be a universal cell phone charger (or charger tip at least) and most phones will be set up to use it. This will be good for the environment in a major way by reducing lots of waste in the form of no longer needed chargers. ...
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