While smartphones still don’t have a universal charging solution, smartphone manufacturers have mostly stopped using their proprietary solutions in favor of the MicroUSB or USB-C port.
In recent times, the adaptation of the USB-C port for smartphones has increased significantly and it still keeps on growing. Now, as per the report from market research agency Omdia, almost half of the smartphones getting launched this year will feature a USB-C port.
The report further adds that by the year 2022, more than half of the computing devices supporting data transmission will be featuring at least one USB-C port. So, this is not just limited to smartphones and also counts in products like laptops.
USB Type-C or USB-C is a new USB connector system with 24-pins that has a rotationally symmetrical connector. The standard, which was finalized in August 2014, is now being widely adopted by the manufacturers in smartphones and laptops.
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Apart from charging the device, the USB-C port can also be used for several other functions such as data transmission, video output, power supply and can also be equipped with USB Power Delivery for a faster-charging speed.
Although not every smartphone manufacturer is using the same solution for charging smartphones, that could change soon. Earlier this year, the European Union voted to establish a common charging standard for mobile devices.
The aim of this to improve convenience for consumers, and cut considerable electronic waste from the disposal of discarded chargers. But there’s no yet specific timeline or plan about how this will be accomplished.
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