What’s happened? Swiss engineer Ken Pillonel has created an iPhone case which brings USB-C connectivity to older iPhones with Lightning ports. As well as providing fast charging (9V), data transfers ...

This Phone Case Lets Older iPhones Connect Via USB-C An engineer known for modding tech to add in USB-C ports is now selling the snap-on Obsoless case, which comes with a USB-C connector built into ...

Apple’s latest iPhones all have USB Type-C ports, making it easy to use third-party chargers and cables with the company’s smartphones. But that’s a relatively recent development – Apple’s first ...

Apple switched the iPhone to USB-C a couple years ago with the iPhone 15 line. But many other devices, including Apple products like the Mac and iPad, went all-in on USB-C much sooner. In 2025, it’s ...

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With the iPhone 16e, Apple has now switched every iPhone from Lightning to USB-C. Here's how to get the most out of it.

What do you use to charge your phone? A USB cable. What about connecting peripherals like your mouse or keyboard to your laptop? USB again. Gaming controllers, external drives, speakers — they all ...

USB ports don't tell you much by themselves, but you can learn a lot by running a few simple tests ...

Monitor USB ports work great for some everyday gadgets, but they're a poor fit for others, especially anything that requires real speed or power.