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| Apple’s New Lightning Connector Flouts EU Environmental Agreement Posted: 28 Sep 2012 10:00 AM PDT Apple was among the mobile phone manufacturer companies that signed the “Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment (R&TTE) One charger for all memorandum” to reduce electronic waste from mobile phone accessories, particularly chargers, by standardizing them to USB adapters. However, Apple has flouted this agreement with the release of their new iPhone 5 which comes with a completely redesigned charging and cable connectivity port – the lightning connector – but it is not only a USB but also completely different from those of former iPhones. This means that iPhone 5 will need to have its specific charger and or adapter if using an older charger from previous iPhones versions. iPhone went back on the agreement they signed to include a micro USB port or connector on the iPhone breaking their promise to EC. The agreement categorically urges signatory companies to ensure that every phone they sell within the EU can be charged using a common charger. The most common platforms that the phones are equipped with are micro USB configured with ETSI EN 301489-34 and 2009 CENELEC EN 62684 standards. Considering that this is an agreement Apple signed over 3 years ago, what excuse does Apple has for not complying? Apple customers in the EU will need to buy a power Micro USB adapter from Apple stores to be able to charge their phones with the micro USB chargers. The memorandum signed reads in part “…In order that compatibility of as many Mobile Phones as possible with a Common EPS may be enabled, if a manufacturer makes available an Adaptor from the Micro USB connector of a Common EPS to a specific non-Micro-USB socket in the Mobile Phone, it shall constitute compliance to this article…” Does Apple Have Any Plans?First off, the micro USB adapter does not come free. EU iPhone users will have to part with an additional $45 to get the adapter which is a lot of money for just an adapter. Apple has also incorporated a unique identifying chip in the adapters to prevent third parties from manufacturing cheaper alternatives. This is not good news for iPhone users, because it means they have to get the adapters exclusively from Apple otherwise their smartphones will not charge. iPhone 5 adapters actually create more waste than just shifting to micro USB standard chargers because now, there are adapters that have to be made just to be able to charge iPhone 5 with older iPhone chargers. Users who choose to buy new iPhone chargers will still have to throw away their old iPhone chargers – causing even more wastage. Why Didn't Apple Just Make a Micro USB Charger?The answer lies in Apple's business model and marketing strategy. In disallowing the use of third party adapters to charge iPhones, Apple clearly does want its customers to get all accessories from them without giving any options to their customers. The micro USB adapters have very small pins, but pins 1 and 5 can be used for charging and can carry 5 volts at 1.8 amps – a total of 9 watts. However, the iPad needs 10 watts for fast charging and this charger probably needs to work with the future generations of iPad. Apple's commitment to environmental issues and consideration for its customer needs is clearly not on top of its agenda. Most phone manufacturers have already made the switch and enabled charging using a standardized USB charger but Apple does not show indications of complying with the EU Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment (R&TTE). It is up to the individual user to make them change.  The post Apple’s New Lightning Connector Flouts EU Environmental Agreement appeared first on Technically Easy. |
| What are the Benefits of Custom Software Development? Posted: 28 Sep 2012 05:00 AM PDT Custom software development is very important method for the suitable working of the resources available to accomplish the requirements of the clients. This is due to the advancements and the development in this age of technology and where everything moves around the technology. The technology shapes the competition between various organizations and every business starts to set up the state of the art of technology to compete with other business strategies. Hence, Custom software development is one of the significant tools to help organizations to be the best among the crowd. What is Custom Software Development?Basically, it is a part of software which has been peculiarly developed for just about specific organization or other functions. Since custom software is developed for a single customer it can accommodate that customer’s particular preferences and expectations. Development and designing are the core areas where the requirement and taste of the developer matters more and the actual role of development caters to the need of people to help them in developing software for some specific tasks. It also provides software training individually to people and customize the requirements according to the individual needs. Big companies use custom software very often for critical purposes that includes CMS (content management System); HRM (human resource management) to accomplish motives of the existing software package. The software is not directed to the collections and is brought to accomplish specific needs of companies and establishments that require having a sensible considerate of these principles. Companies’ that provide custom development completely focuses on bettering and allowing for best of services to its customers. Subsequently, it is directed to a particular audience with a particular need so the virile intention of the companies allowing for these service are to precisely know whom they are heading for target and what is the financial plan along with all other kind of resources useable to them. It is considered to be the most important part of any organization because it provides a complete solution to any business. Customer software development is much more valuable than an off the ledge applications program that is useable in the market place at an inexpensive price. But due to these custom solutions are developed, it is kept in mind all the minute contingents about the establishment it scores intemperately over off the ledge part where the characteristics are too less to depict all the constituents. With the intention of getting complete and wide-ranging Custom software, a business looks up to several software development parties to get coveted software accommodating their business. A web design company can provide you a complete Custom development solution to your business. It feels the necessities and prerequisites of your business and formulates the software in accordance of rights with the same. The devoted team of experts gets the best cognition about the custom software development and predicts you to bring quality services. Image credit: hackNY. The post What are the Benefits of Custom Software Development? appeared first on Technically Easy. |
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