When Apple abandoned the Lightning connector in favour of USB-C a couple of years ago, many people cheered, not least in the UK and Europe, where new rules were behind the decision. With USB-C in ...

USB-C is so hot right now. Even though it’s been in laptops, tablets, phones and even video game controllers for nearly a decade, the port is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, as Apple made USB-C the ...

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...

Sachin Bahal is a freelance tech writer. He has a bachelor's in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University and studied journalism and photography at Durham College. A tech geek since childhood, ...

The USB standard is touted for its ability to connect devices of all types with uniform consistency, however it's not quite ...

In 2026, it's hard to find a tech gadget that doesn't include a USB-C port. The oval port is ubiquitous across smartphones, tablets, and most computers. Thank goodness, because now we can use one ...

Apple's switch away from the Lightning port and embrace of the USB Type-C wasn't always on the brand's card, but now that it's here, there are some caveats. The iPhone 15 Pro has a USB 3 port that ...

The iPhone’s new Type-C connector has opened a new world of accessory options. The Type-C connector is also used on many other devices. This means many accessories designed for the Type-C connector ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many newer devices come with a single USB-C port, which is primarily used for charging and data transfers. Devices like tablets, phones, and ...

We’ve been covering the small, reversible USB Type-C connector since the days when it was just a USB Implementers Forum tech demo, and in the decade-plus since then, the port has gradually taken over ...

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