Mobile Users To Get A Common Usable Battery Charger

Each brand of mobile phone comes with its unique battery and its very own battery charger. This also meant that you always had to carry your battery charger, even on the move, to recharge your mobile, to ensure that you stay connected.
The European Commission, concerned over this development, that affected the consumer most, had taken up the matter with mobile phone providers as early as June 2009, with over 14 prominent manufacturers abiding to provide a single standard connection.
Based on the common understanding arrived at the meeting, many mobile manufacturers have switched over to the use of a new USB connector with a set of common technical specifications. RIM, Samsung, Apple, and Nokia are among those that have agreed to adopt it.
The micro-USB jack would become common feature in all variations of mobiles, including the new and emerging manufacturers, to make it a commonly available feature. and everyone is to follow this requirement. Based on the initiative of the Commission all the manufacturers are set to roll out their devices with battery chargers meeting the precise details of the new standard early in 2011.

The common charger would make life easier for consumers, reduce waste, duplication and confusion and benefit businesses. It offers hope as win-win situation. Users who changed their mobile phones had also to acquire a new charger and dispose the old one, even if it was in a good condition, posing an unwanted environmental hazard.