by dbadmin | Aug 11, 2025 | Chargers, Fairphone, News, USB-C
Credit: Fairphone Fairphone has launched a new range of USB-C cables and chargers. The new cables support 240W power output and can withstand at least 70,000 bends. The three-port 65W charger is set to launch before the end of September. Fairphone is best known for...
by dbadmin | Jul 30, 2025 | Android, Apple iOS, Apple iPhone, hacking, News, USB, USB-C
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Researchers have identified new methods to exploit backdoors into Android and iOS to steal data. “Choicejacking” is an evolution of the infamous juice jacking technique and also uses a rigged USB charger or cable to initiate...
by dbadmin | Jul 23, 2025 | News, USB-C
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 Ken Pillonel has now built a low-profile USB-C adapter right into an...
by dbadmin | Jun 8, 2025 | Features, USB-C
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority I’ve been writing about USB-C for what seems like forever (seriously, it’s been seven or eight years!). From a unifying, one-size-fits-all specification to the grim reality of compatibility issues and opaque feature support,...
by dbadmin | Mar 23, 2025 | Features, OnePlus 13, USB-C, Xiaomi 15
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The multifunctional USB-C port might be handy for connecting everything with a single cable, but its opaque nature leaves much to be desired when it comes to knowing which charger will power up even the best smartphones as...
by dbadmin | Mar 19, 2025 | Apple, News, USB-C, Wireless Charging
The European Commission confirmed that smartphones without wired charging ports are not required to have a USB-C connector under current regulations. Apple considered launching the iPhone 17 Air as its first portless device but decided against it partly due to...
