The European Union on Thursday said it will impose a universal charger for smartphones, setting up a clash with Apple and its widely used iPhone connector cable. The European Commission believes a ...

The world is rejoicing today at the news that we will all be getting a single mobile phone charger, using microUSB. Personally, I'm delighted at the news — as delighted as I was the first time it was ...

Plans introduced by industry body GSM Association (GSMA) at Mobile World Congress in February brought hope to many a mobile phone user. The plans discussed the introduction of a universal charger as ...

Steps are being taken to standardize mobile-phone chargers, though a universal charger for all mobile devices will take longer. The Commission claims some of the credit for the agreement reached among ...

Europeans might soon have an easier time finding the right charging cords for each of their devices. The European Parliament approved a measure Tuesday that would require all cellphones and other ...

I do agree that standardization is not always a good thing. In this case I feel that it is a good decision to cut down on waste because I don't see another solution that would be a better choice. In ...

Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is CNET's European correspondent, covering tech policy and Big Tech in the EU and UK. Unofficially, she serves as CNET's Taylor ...

The International Telecommunication Union, a branch of the UN, has decided on a standard for phone chargers that should finally cut down on a huge chunk of unnecessary e-waste. It’s about time. It ...

Wonderful news from Europe today, where micro-USB has been selected as the universal charger connector for wireless devices. Soon, the purchase of a new phone may no longer require purchasing new ...