Cellphone makers to unify charger specifications

Cellphone makers to unify charger specifications

TOKYO, Japan - The industry bodies of cellphone service providers and makers have informed the industry ministry of plans to unify specifications of cellphone sockets and battery charger plugs around 2010, when the use of fourth-generation phones will likely become full-fledged, ministry officials said July 11.

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