by dbadmin | Oct 7, 2022 | Apple, Apple iPhone, News, USB-C
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority iPod inventor Tony Fadell has criticized Apple for sticking with Lightning ports instead of USB-C. He also threw his weight behind EU legislation mandating USB-C ports on smartphones. Apple is sticking with its proprietary...
by dbadmin | Oct 4, 2022 | Chargers, News, USB-C
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The EU has formally approved legislation to make USB-C charging mandatory. Smartphones, tablets, and cameras will need to offer USB-C ports by the end of 2024. The EU will also push for a common wireless charging standard. The...
by dbadmin | Oct 3, 2022 | News, USB, USB-C
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Branding for USB-C devices is changing to reflect data transfer speeds. The organization responsible for maintaining the USB standard is killing the previous branding with version numbers and the SuperSpeed moniker. If you’ve...
by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2022 | Features, USB-C
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The European Union’s requirement that gadgets charge exclusively via USB-C ports from 2024 is a welcome move in many corners. It primarily affects Apple’s stubborn attachment to the Lightning port in lieu of the far more...
by dbadmin | Jun 3, 2022 | Apple, European Commission, Google, News, USB-C
The EU may finally adopt legislation to standardize device chargers on June 7. The legislation would require USB-C for all smartphones and tablets, which would mean the end of the Apple Lightning connector in Europe. Lawmakers are undecided on when it will go into...
by dbadmin | May 23, 2022 | Google, Google Pixel Watch, News, USB-C
Google’s Pixel Watch will likely ship with USB-C charging. The device will be manufactured by the same company that manufactures the Apple Watch. A new report suggests that Google’s upcoming Pixel Watch could include USB-C at a time when manufacturers are under...
