Apple backs energy and waste saving standard phone charger

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IPhone maker among 10 mobile phone companies that will support micro-USB chargers in an attempt to curb electronic waste

The European Commission (EC) announced today that 10 mobile phone manufacturers and chip producers, including Apple, have signed up to an initiative designed to cut down on electronic waste and improve...

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