Why Doesnt Apple Use Micro-USB?

In 2009, the European Union convinced 10 of the top cellphone manufacturers to abandon proprietary connections for charging cellphone batteries. A universal connection would ensure that the chargers consumers buy today will work with the phone they purchase tomorrow. That means fewer chargers and cables in landfills, where they could potentially leak lead, mercury and other harmful chemicals. The manufacturers decided to use micro-USB chargers, and the connectors have since become the norm on cellphones, e-readers, MP3 players, digital cameras and much more.

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However, not everyone has embraced the micro-USB standard. Most…
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