Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers
2 years, 4 months ago

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Hindustan Times  

India plans a shift to two standard chargers across mobile phone brands and portable-electronic devices for which an expert committee will be set up soon, the consumer affairs ministry decided on Wednesday after holding its first meeting in this regard. The government is of the view that the country should move to two types of standard charging systems: one for smart phones and other portable devices such as laptops and tablets, and another for cheaper feature phones, which have a large market share, according to a recent letter written by the consumer affairs secretary to industry representatives inviting them for consultations. Almost all feature phones still use micro-USB, while most smartphone models have shifted to the C-type charging technology except a few models at the entry level which make up less than 10% of smartphone shipments, according to Navkendar Singh, associate vice-president, devices research at IDC India. India is one of the fastest-growing digital consumers’ markets in the world, representing 700 million internet users while preparing to connect another 500 million, according to the Internet and Mobile Association of India.

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After Apple and Samsung, these smartphone brands may remove in-box chargers
2 years, 1 month ago

After Apple and Samsung, these smartphone brands may remove in-box chargers

Live Mint  

Apple was the first company that stopped including chargers in retail boxes with the iPhone 12 series. Citing his source, the leakster says that Oppo and OnePlus may remove chargers from their smartphone boxes in India soon. While Samsung has removed in-box charger from its flagship and mid-range smartphone series, it continues to offer chargers with its budget category phones. …

USB Type-C can be a mandate in India soon! Concern for Apple?
2 years, 1 month ago

USB Type-C can be a mandate in India soon! Concern for Apple?

Live Mint  

Earlier, it was the EU that had mandated the usage of USB-C on smart devices. The Union government of India had initially set up an inter-ministerial task force to allow discussions over this issue and it is agreed to mandate USB-C on all smart devices. Rohit Kumar Singh, Consumer Affairs Secretary, said, “India will shift to a USB type C …

USB-C will be mandatory for all smart devices sold in India
2 years, 1 month ago

USB-C will be mandatory for all smart devices sold in India

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI :India will be adopting USB-C type as a common charging port for smart devices, with stakeholders reaching a consensus at a meeting of an inter-ministerial task force, consumer affairs secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said on Wednesday. The government held wide-ranging consultations to standardize charging ports for all compatible smart devices, but it is yet to reach a decision …

Common charger for all mobile phones in India? Govt to setup expert team
2 years, 4 months ago

Common charger for all mobile phones in India? Govt to setup expert team

India Today  

The Indian government plans to adopt the EU’s common charger policy. In other words, the country may soon have a policy of a common charger for all mobile phones and other portable electronic devices. As per PTI, the meeting was attended by Electronics Products Innovation Consortium Foundation Chairman and HCL Founder Ajai Chowdhury; Manufacturers' Association of Information Technology President Rajkumar …

India Now Exploring Adoption of Common Charger for Mobile Devices; Meeting on August 17
2 years, 4 months ago

India Now Exploring Adoption of Common Charger for Mobile Devices; Meeting on August 17

News 18  

New Delhi, Aug 9: The government is exploring the adoption of a common charger for a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets, and has called a meeting on August 17 to discuss the issue with the industry, a senior consumer affairs ministry official said on Tuesday. Recently, the European Union announced the adoption of a USB-C port common charging …

Government exploring adoption of common charger for all devices
2 years, 4 months ago

Government exploring adoption of common charger for all devices

The Hindu  

The government is exploring the adoption of a common charger for a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets, and has called a meeting on August 17 to discuss the issue with the industry, a senior consumer affairs ministry official said on Tuesday. The meeting with mobile makers and sector-specific organisations has been scheduled to assess the possibility of ending …

EU agrees on single mobile charging port in blow to Apple
2 years, 6 months ago

EU agrees on single mobile charging port in blow to Apple

The Hindu  

Apple will have to change the connector on iPhones sold in Europe by 2024 after EU countries and lawmakers agreed on Tuesday to a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras in a world first. Brussels has been pushing for a single mobile charging port for more than a decade, prompted by complaints from iPhone and Android …

EU agrees single mobile charging port in blow to Apple
2 years, 6 months ago

EU agrees single mobile charging port in blow to Apple

The Hindu  

Apple will have to change the connector on iPhones sold in Europe by 2024 after EU countries and lawmakers agreed on Tuesday to a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras in a world first. Brussels has been pushing for a single mobile charging port for more than a decade, prompted by complaints from iPhone and Android …

EU deal on single mobile charging port likely June 7 in setback for Apple
2 years, 6 months ago

EU deal on single mobile charging port likely June 7 in setback for Apple

The Hindu  

EU countries and EU lawmakers are set to agree on a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones on June 7 when they meet to discuss a proposal that has been fiercely criticised by Apple, people familiar with the matter said. The proposal for a single mobile charging port was first broached by the European Commission more than …

EU Set To Finalise Common Charging Adapter For Mobile Devices Next Week
2 years, 6 months ago

EU Set To Finalise Common Charging Adapter For Mobile Devices Next Week

News 18  

BRUSSELS:EU countries and EU lawmakers are set to agree on a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones on June 7 when they meet to discuss a proposal that has been fiercely criticised by Apple, people familiar with the matter said. The proposal for a single mobile charging port was first broached by the European Commission more than …

EU plan for common worldwide phone charger port takes step closer
2 years, 8 months ago

EU plan for common worldwide phone charger port takes step closer

The Hindu  

The European Union's bid to adopt a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones took a step forward on Wednesday when an EU panel backed the proposal, paving the way for an assembly vote next month. The European Commission suggested a single mobile charging port more than a decade ago, hoping phone makers would be able to find …

EU’s one-size-fits-all policy for phone chargers makes Apple a misfit
2 years, 10 months ago

EU’s one-size-fits-all policy for phone chargers makes Apple a misfit

The Hindu  

The story so far: Last September, the European Commission took an important step to push smartphone makers into harmonising their mobile devices’ charging ports. Verheugen’s self-regulation call was heard as ten leading phone manufactures, including Apple, Samsung and Nokia, signed on a Memorandum of Understanding to provide chargers compatible on the basis of micro-USB connector, the most prevalent charging component …

EU proposes universal charger for mobiles: The reason and why Apple is unhappy?
3 years, 2 months ago

EU proposes universal charger for mobiles: The reason and why Apple is unhappy?

Hindustan Times  

The European Union is pushing for the adoption of a universal charging cord for mobile devices that could end the hoarding of different cables to just find the right one. The European Commission, the bloc's executive arm, proposed a legislation on Thursday that would mandate USB-C cables for charging European Union's move is a step towards cutting down on the …

In Major Setback to Apple, EU Proposes Universal Type-C Charger For All Devices
3 years, 3 months ago

In Major Setback to Apple, EU Proposes Universal Type-C Charger For All Devices

News 18  

The European Union aims to have a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones under a European Commission proposal presented on Thursday in a world first, with the move impacting iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals. Under the Commission’s proposal, a USB-C connector will become the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and …

EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple
3 years, 3 months ago

EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple

The Hindu  

The EU aims to have a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones under an European Commission proposal presented on Thursday in a world first, with the move impacting iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals. Under the Commission's proposal, a USB-C connector will become the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras,headphones, portable speakers and hand held …

Budget Phones to Cost More, More Companies to Sell Without Chargers: Union Budget 2021 Reactions
3 years, 10 months ago

Budget Phones to Cost More, More Companies to Sell Without Chargers: Union Budget 2021 Reactions

News 18  

Smartphone prices in India may be set for a hike in the near term, after the central government announced the removal of key exemptions for mobile phone and electronics manufacturers in India. In the Union Budget 2021 speech, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated the reduction of exemptions in the manufacturing sector, imposing 2.5 percent customs duties on components, parts and …

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