You might have a bunch of USB-C cables, and they all might look exactly the same ... Also, while cables like “Type-C to DisplayPort” might look like cables at a glance, they are adapters ...

Not every USB-C power supply is suitable for every device. Not all Type-C ports can be used to charge devices quickly or at all. And not every Type-C cable ensures reliable power transmission.

(Reading this at night? Then I’m probably dreaming about all those cool products.) I’ve covered the consumer tech world as an editor, reporter, and analyst since 2015.

12, 2023, that it plans to adopt the USB-C connector for all four new iPhone 15 models ... European Union law requiring a single connector type for consumer devices. USB-C is a small, versatile ...