Vote now: Do you still use any micro-USB device?
Have you heard? The big news is that the next iPhone will almost certainly include a USB Type-C port, effectively ending the long and unnecessary reign of the Lightning port. This followed a push from the European Commission, which began almost a decade ago and sought to standardize charging ports on all phones (at least in Europe).
A couple of months ago, a critical bill was passed in the EU parliament, stating that all new phones in Europe should have a USB-C charging port by fall 2024. If Apple wants to sell iPhones in Europe, the company should abide by that directive. But we digress.
Even though the EU is pushing for a common port on phones, there are still hundreds of gadgets that use the old micro-USB standard. My trusty (and rusty) old Kindle has it, all the external battery packs that I own also have it, and some of my smart home gadgets are micro-USB as well.
So, today's poll aims to check how things are progressing and if you guys still have some legacy (so to speak) gadgets with the dreadful micro-USB port. Vote and comment!
Even though the EU is pushing for a common port on phones, there are still hundreds of gadgets that use the old micro-USB standard. My trusty (and rusty) old Kindle has it, all the external battery packs that I own also have it, and some of my smart home gadgets are micro-USB as well.
It's not a surprise: slapping a micro-USB port on a device is cheaper, and if there's not a critical need for fast charging or data transfer, there's no need to go for a USB-C connection. But for us, the users, it's pretty inconvenient to always search for the right cable.
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