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I don't understand the 'never gotten usb-C' part. Modern phones have more than enough space for two connectors. So usb-C next to a micro-B charging port is no p
by phicoh 5y ago
I don't understand the 'never gotten usb-C' part. Modern phones have more than enough space for two connectors. So usb-C next to a micro-B charging port is no problem.
After a while, almost all phone also have usb-C, most people like usb-C, so the industry can petition to replace micro-B with usb-C.
Are there any examples where the EU mandates legacy stuff that is no longer useful, but still has to be kept anyway?
- babypuncher 5y agoPorts actually do take up valuable real estate inside a phone. There are downsides to making phones have two USB ports. More ports on the bottom means less space for the second speaker and microphone, and makes waterproofing more difficult. I don't think any manufacturer would actually do it outside devices designed for special use cases.
- samus 5y agoGood point. Especially since phone manufacturers are moving to get rid of the headphone jack as well...
- NotEvil 5y agoYou are missing that if micro-b was an "have to include" port. Usb-c whouldn't be created. There will be no incentive
- alibarber 5y agoIs that really better though? Phones would have to be manufactured with an unused port - and if you want to use all the functionality you’d need to buy another cable (yet more e-waste) Not that I have ‘the answer’ just that it’s a hard problem.
- Teever 5y agoGiven that most of my phones have been replaced due to issues with the USB port it would be pretty sweet if my phones had two charging ports.