USB has been around for a long time, evolving from generation to generation. Nowadays, the most common type is USB-C, but for years, Apple was adamant on using its own Lightning port on its ...
Does anybody know if it's possible to use a USB-RS232 adapter on an iPhone? I know there are ssh clients, and various other console 'terminal emulation' type applications. The question is, can I ...
How many watts can a USB port actually output? The answer depends on your cable and protocol. Here is the ultimate guide to ...
Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 last week, and the new models are now available to preorder ahead of their September 22nd release. As rumored, all four iPhone 15 models feature USB-C ports instead of ...
If you’ve bought one of Apple’s late 2023 phones (and gone through our list of the first 7 things to do with it) you’re probably wondering about the new port at the bottom. The Lightning port, which ...
To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...
For years, Apple users juggled a collection of Lightning cables: one for the iPhone, maybe another for an older iPad, and then a USB-C for their MacBooks. Thankfully, times have changed since the ...
It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging, ...
All four iPhone 15 models launching later this year are expected to feature a USB-C port instead of Lightning. This change means the iPhone will support a more universal charging standard, benefit ...
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air feature a USB-C port at the bottom of the phone. If you are upgrading from an older phone, this means your old Lightning accessories won’t work anymore. But the ...
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 ...