About time too!

[expat]

Micro-USB connector is a bit fiddly to fit in your car when you are driving along one handed on the motorway.

I've never tried this of course, but I just imagine it would be a bit tricky...

Recommended workaround: don't do it while driving.

[tim123]

I understand why they have all insisted on having custom plugs/sockets for their chargers, it's a very simple and lucrative business model to make income from car chargers, car kits and additional desktop chargers.

As you say this is a deliberate business model. The reason for this is that the networks insist manufactures sell the phones to them at below cost. So the only way that they can make a profit is on accessories.

Take that income away and the shelf price of phones goes up. (Not that 3 out of 4 companies actually make a profit)

tim