 is through its carrier’s network (and expensive proposition), or via a proprietary cable, also expensive (if you can even find one, provided you know what to look for).</p>
<p>The USB Implementers Forum has come up with a new standard called Micro-USB, a standard for cellphones it hopes manufacturers adopt. Having one standard for all phones solves many obvious problems, but there’s no guarantee that mass adoption will happen. If accessory manufacturers start using it, though, it could drive handset makers in that direction, as with what happened with the first USB spec in the late ’90s.</p>
<p>The proposed port is actually smaller than the 4-pin mini-USB port most USB-enabled phones have, meaning smaller handsets with more capability, a combination we like.</p>
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Ha! I wish I could link to a previous comment I wrote the other day, where I was talking about the Top 10 most common connectors you find on almost any device these days. Looks like USB just got another boost (if it’s not on top of the list already)..
I would like it if a standard was adopted for cell phones. I want to be able to put customized ringtones, photos, and music on my phone without paying the carrier’s network fees or buying cables.