Apple killing Micro-USB standard?


	Apple killing Micro-USB standard?

David M Ewalt

2-23-2009 4:36 PM

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apple, micro-usb, cell phones, chargers, standards

David M Ewalt says:

Apple makes lots of money selling charger cords, converters and docks, so they're resistant to adopting Micro-USB. But this could come back to bite them; come 2012, if the iPhone is the only device with a proprietary charger, don't you think that's going to turn off consumers?

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2-23-2009 4:58 PM

Taylor Buley

I think once USB 3.0 catches on, the argument for switching might be a bit more compelling.

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