The widespread use of USB-C ports also reduces electronic waste, or e-waste. The idea is that with a single standard port, ...

Ever wondered whether the USB-C charger you use for your laptop is capable of doubling up as a convenient way to power your ...

USB-C has become an industry standard, ending a tech era plagued by myriad connector types. Why has this occurred, and what are the benefits?

When USB-C first arrived, it seemed like we had finally achieved the digital dream of one, universal plug that could do everything. The reality, however, is much more annoying. While everything from ...

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APPLE appears to be on the verge of switching the charger you need to juice up your iPhone. The change could be introduced with next year’s iPhone 14 and would render current iPhone cables useless ...

In a world where technology is so essential, good chargers are as well. With nearly every small device and phone (other than Apple) relying on a micro-USB charge cable, it’s important to have a few ...

Dan Grabham is the former associate editor at Pocket-lint working across features, news and reviews and has extensive experience writing about computing, mobile and internet topics. He’s a regular at ...

The European Commission (EC) spent more than a decade rallying smartphone manufacturers to install a common charging port in their devices, but its patience has waned, with the institution deeming it ...

IT’S A good time to start saving up for a new iPhone charger – as you may be forced to buy one sooner rather than later. That’s because EU chiefs are pushing ahead with plans to force Apple and other ...

Some Apple devices - such as the iPad Pro and Mac laptops - use USB-C (left) while the iPhone uses Lightning (right) Manufacturers will be forced to create a universal charging solution for phones and ...

From flagship phones to budget laptops and even handheld gaming consoles, the same small oval port now stares back at you from almost every new gadget. The shift to USB-C is not a passing fad but the ...