By 2011 or 2012, can't remember the exact deadline, their mobile phones must have Micro-USB. At least if they want to continue selling them here in Europe. The ruling for it passed a while ago that all mobile phones must be chargeable with the same micro-usb connector. Apple agreed to those requirements. I don't see Apple doing Dock AND Micro-USB.
Unless they provide an adapter, don't know if this is allowed or not.
EDIT: Ah screw it, if this site[1] is to be believed Apple will only provide an adapter.
This law is to make all your gadgets chargeable through one cable. Now i have to carry adapters for all my gadgets instead of different chargers/cables?
That's just about the opposite of what that law tries to achieve!
I just hope this will be forbidden. Please! All my gadgets use different connectors and chargers it is so annoying (and all seem to be USB but with different layouts.. that's laughable).
Unless they provide an adapter, don't know if this is allowed or not.
EDIT: Ah screw it, if this site[1] is to be believed Apple will only provide an adapter.
[1] http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/25149/next-iphone-charges-vi...