Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, LG, and Nokia have made a heartwarming announcement that they will all convert their cell phone charges to micro-USB. Standardized cables are good for all consumers. I have bought and lost as many cell phone chargers as anyone. I presently have a total of four universal cell phone chargers with stupid little adapters that always get lost. The thought that in the future there will be a one size fits all solution for 85% of the cellular phones that are produced fills me with immense gladness.

Some people ask why, according to Nokia the answer is this:

with the reduction of cables needed for mobile data connectivity, we can further enhance user experiences in our devices while reducing the burden to the environment.

It smells vaguely of PR spin, (cell phone companies have never been known to be especially environmentally sensitive) but who cares, it makes life easier for all of us. Cell phone chargers are hardly a dent in the ocean of waste that they produce. The next step is to get them to produce a universal battery.

Source: Oh Gizmo

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