Very quickly, USB Type-C has this year become a part of every phone’s spec sheet. Either a new phone has USB Type-C, or it doesn’t. And it’s already being seen as a pro (or a con) when comparing ...

USB Type-C has a lot of us excited, for a few reasons. One is the fact that you can charge your smartphone and laptop from the same cable. Another is that you can also plug in your monitor, or ...

USB Type-C is still a rarity today, but as the year goes on, the new port is going to begin showing up in more and more devices. In anticipation of this, Google has introduced a handful of features in ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Without a doubt, one of the biggest announcements out of today’s Google I/O keynote from a device charging ...

These powerful, reversible charging ports are all the rage, and are coming to a phone near you. Here's everything you need to know as new USB-C phones rush out. Jessica Dolcourt VP, Content Operations ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Android tablets are better than ever, with powerful processors and dazzling displays. But one of their most underrated features is the USB-C ...

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The addition of the Type-C connectors is all thanks to Google joining the USB Implementers Forum, helping to create these new connectors over the past few years. Google is pushing to add them to the ...

The state of USB Type-C audio and the new market for compatible headphones and dongles is, quite frankly, a trainwreck. Headphones sometimes only work with specific smartphone brands, dongles don’t ...

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