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It was an absolute disaster before somewhat unified chargers and there was some legislation forcing that unification as well. Being able to reliably find a cha
by tapland 5y ago
It was an absolute disaster before somewhat unified chargers and there was some legislation forcing that unification as well.
Being able to reliably find a charger or borrow others' has been crucial for smart phone adoption.
- masklinn 5y ago> there was some legislation forcing that unification as well. FWIW there was not. There was the threat of legislation, which led to an MoU, and the EC expressed satisfaction with the results. In fact multiple manufacturers effectively reconducted the MoU unrequired (but probably to show good faith and further mitigate the risk of legislative action)