by dbadmin | Nov 8, 2022 | News, Survey Results, USB, USB-C
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Micro-USB ports are very much still a part of our lives, even though USB-C has been around for several years now. To think most devices would have switched to the latter would be wrong, or so proves a poll we recently...
by dbadmin | Oct 24, 2022 | News, smartphones, USB-C
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The European Council has given final approval to its common charger initiative. The standard will require electronic devices to adopt USB-C by the fall of 2024. The measure aims to save consumers money and reduce electronic...
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...
