C, and USB Type-B ports all provide data transfers and power delivery, though the latter is much less common on modern ...

It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging, ...

For years, Apple users juggled a collection of Lightning cables: one for the iPhone, maybe another for an older iPad, and then a USB-C for their MacBooks. Thankfully, times have changed since the ...

You can do more with your phone's USB-C port than just charging, from attaching a keyboard to connecting a larger display.

USB-C has become the ubiquitous standard for computer and phone peripherals, but there are some incredibly common ...

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Sometimes, it's a limitation of the physical hardware or USB specification, while in other cases a manufacturer may implement ...

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Apple’s latest iPhones all have USB Type-C ports, making it easy to use third-party chargers and cables with the company’s smartphones. But that’s a relatively recent development – Apple’s first ...

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Apple finally moved to USB-C for its smartphones in 2023, with the iPhone 15 series. While earlier models use Apple’s own Lightning port for charging and data transfers, USB adapters exist. Engineer ...