Here's What Every Different USB Port Type Actually Means

C, and USB Type-B ports all provide data transfers and power delivery, though the latter is much less common on modern ...
Ars Technica

Are all micro-usb cables interchangeable?

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...

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 ...
Engadget

micro-USB

European Union regulations require cell phone vendors to include micro USB connectors as a means of standardizing charging options for cell phones, a necessary move to cut down on the plethora of ...
The Verge

EU proposes mandatory USB-C on all devices, including iPhones

is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. The European Commission, the executive arm of the European ...
XDA Developers on MSN

USB-C still isn't as universal as it should be

The U in USB stands for "universal", but the latest version of the port hasn't lived up to that promise. Progress is ...