Here's what every different USB port type actually means

C, and USB Type-B ports are used in all sorts of devices nowadays, but they're not all made the same, and some are becoming ...

How Do You Tell What Type Of USB Ports You Have?

To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...
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The tiny USB gadget that every Android user should have (even if you don't use flash drives)

Micro USB OTG: These were commonly used with older Android smartphones that came with Micro USB ports. This port could let ...
SlashGear

Android Chargers: All About The Different USB Types These Devices Have Used

While iPhones dominate the US smartphone market, if you venture outside the states, you'll find that Android is the world's most popular OS for mobile devices, and it's not even close. Even within the ...
SlashGear

Why Some New Gadgets Still Have Micro USB (And Why You Probably Shouldn't Buy Them)

The convenience of online shopping from major retailers means that it can be easy to impulse purchase gadgets without looking too closely at the details. When they arrive, you might find that they're ...
Hackaday

A Basic USB-C Primer

Over the last five years or so there has been a quiet take-over of the ports on laptops, phones, and other devices, as a variety of older ports as well as the familiar USB A and micro USB sockets have ...
TechHive

For the love of all that is holy: No more Micro-USB ports on media streamers

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K Max is in many ways a marvel of modern consumer electronics. Despite being slightly smaller than its predecessor, it delivers faster performance, better Wi-Fi ...
The Verge

Micro USB is the bane of my existence

It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years ...