When Apple abandoned the Lightning connector in favour of USB-C a couple of years ago, many people cheered, not least in 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 ...

Apple is ditching the Lightning chargers, which have powered every iPhone since 2012, with the upcoming iPhone 15 models and will instead adopt the more universal USB-C cables that can charge, ...

We recently explained the difference between USB-C and Thunderbolt, in this guide, we will look at the difference between USB-C and Lightning connectors and cables. The cables we use play a vital role ...

I don’t think the iPhone 15’s transition to USB-C is going to be all that painful. Yes, the Lightning plug has found its way to every corner of the world, and you’re just as likely to find one to ...

Some of the earliest adopters of USB-C technology in the smartphone industry include OnePlus and LeTV, with other manufacturers like Samsung and Motorola following suit. Despite popularizing the trend ...

Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac The USB-C iPad Pro can charge your iPhone, but you have to buy one of Apple’s expensive USB-C to Lightning cables. Or do you? With a USB-C-to-microUSB cable, and the ...

The first devices with the USB-C charging port arrived in 2015. Now, USB-C is everywhere—Android phones, laptops, wireless earbuds, mirrorless cameras, gaming consoles, PC monitors, and even electric ...

I remember being envious of my friends with iPhones. Before the Lightning cable’s debut in 2012, I’d never experienced such a feeling. Apple’s 30-pin connector was proprietary and a little finicky. In ...

Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before joining CNET she reported for The Associated Press and Consumer Reports. A Michigan native, she's a long-suffering Detroit sports fan ...

That’s because many cars rely on a USB-A port to enable CarPlay. Wireless CarPlay adapters offer a way out of the wired experience, but charging while driving is also important. Unfortunately, Apple ...