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When Apple announced the MacBook in March, the new USB Type C (USB-C for short) port caused head shaking and chin scratching. Though the standard had been released in September and shown off at the ...

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Commentary: Getting one Apple adapter is likely not worth it, even if you have a longstanding collection of old Lightning cables. Eli covered the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom, ...

Whether or not you accept Apple’s explanation for why it no longer includes a charger in the box with the iPhone 12 series, the fact remains: The only accessory that now comes with the newest phones ...

I never expected a small change like a new port to cause so much confusion in the Apple user base, but the debut of the iPhone 15 proved me wrong, making CarPlay a huge mess for customers of the ...

USB-C has brought the world much more powerful charging options in a slimline connector. With laptop chargers and portable battery packs using the standard, many with older hardware are converting ...

A cable with a USB-C plug at one or both ends often reveals little about what it’s capable of doing. Despite guidelines for labeling set by the USB-IF (the USB trade group) and Intel’s Thunderbolt ...

Your new iPhone 12 will have a USB-C to Lightning cable — but no AC power adapter. Here are some great choices for adapters, if your tech drawer isn't already full of them. Using USB-C to charge your ...

OnePlus is offering refunds on its USB-C charging cables and adapter after a Google engineer warned that they could be dangerous. The devices "are safe to use with the OnePlus 2," OnePlus said, but ...

Alongside the newly-announced 12″ MacBook, Apple today announced its first collection of USB-C accessories designed to expand the abilities of the ultra-thin laptop’s single data and power port. The ...

Apple's replacement of the charging port on the iPhone 15 with USB-C will require some user charging changes, but your old AC adapters, batteries, and cables aren't trash. Here's what you need to know ...