USB-C is the universal connector, now, so why is it so hard to figure out how fast it'll be?

Smartphone charging is faster than ever, but USB-C compatibility still frustrates consumers. Here's what needs to change.

Close up of a USB Type-C cable connector with a blurred background. - Thomas Nuehnen/Getty Images Have you ever plugged a fast-charging-capable device, like a smartphone, into a USB-C cable that only ...

Fast charging is no longer a luxury of Android users; it has turned into an everyday requirement and whether you are hurrying to work or you are just trying to get a quick charge before leaving home.

Fast charging standards have quietly reshaped how people use phones, laptops, and tablets every day. Waiting hours for a full battery now feels outdated, especially as USB-C power delivery becomes ...

Have you ever looked at a USB connector or port and wondered why it was that color?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've finally reached the point where it's rare to find a device without a USB-C port. Laptops, tablets, and smartphones all feature at least ...

MacBook users weren't happy in 2016 when Apple removed the beloved, and rather unique, magnetic charging port (MagSafe) from its laptop line and replaced it with USB-C. It took five years for Apple to ...

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Have you ever plugged a fast-charging-capable device, like a smartphone, into a USB-C cable that only charges slowly? It happens to the best of us. It's because, although the USB Type-C standard ...