3G iPhone will only charge by USB connection.

Hi All
First post so don't give me a hard time.
Kinda advanced user and MD of Technology company. We install iPorts in peoples homes (www.iportmusic.com).
Anyway, all iPod's, iPod Touch's, old iPhones charge from these but the new 3G does not. This is also the case with other docks and car charging kits. is it just my phone or has anyone else come across the same problem.
Any input would be appreciated.
all the best
Scott

Apple has been gradually removing Firewire support for iPods for some time and now with the iPhone. Originally iPods synced and charged via Firewire only. Apple switched to USB for syncing but continued to support charging via Firewire with iPods and the same applied to the first generation iPhone. Apple removed support for charging via Firewire with the iPhone 3G and the same will apply to future iPod models. The firewire pins were removed from the dock connector port.
You need to change your connection or iPorts to support charging via USB if you want it to be compatible with the iPhone 3G and with future iPhone and iPod models.

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