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I thought Micro-USB is now the de-facto standard (for mobile phones/tablets at least). All the manufacturers except for Apple (that's playing special) are using

by runn1ng 12y ago

I thought Micro-USB is now the de-facto standard (for mobile phones/tablets at least). All the manufacturers except for Apple (that's playing special) are using them.

jws 12y ago
Micro-USB has a 1.1 amp maximum current as specified. That's half the charge rate of a current lightning connector. The upcoming type C connector will do 3 amps, so thats an easy 15 watt charge rate which would probably start hitting thermal limits of the batteries. If you make more circuitry you can run them up to 100 watts (um, maybe 60 watts) by negotiating higher voltages. And it's reversible! Sadly, adoption will probably be slowed somewhat since there are governments that mandate the nasty old micro usb connector for mobile phones.
- mikeash 12y ago
  The EU seems satisfied with adapters (that's how Apple complies, for example), so I don't imagine it will be a big impediment even if the regulations aren't updated for the new standard.
AlecSchueler 12y ago
That's the case in the EU, where all smartphones sold must use Micro-USB by law. In America and elsewhere I believe every manufacturer still has its own proprietary "solutions."
- sukilot 12y ago
  America is now microvusb except Apple.