usb-c vs micro - Gadget Link
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 ...
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Over the last five years or so there has been a quiet take-over of the ports on laptops, phones, and other devices, as a variety of older ports as well as the familiar USB A and micro USB sockets have ... BGR on MSN: Before USB-C, Phones Used These 5 Weird Charging Ports While USB-C is the most common charging port on smartphones these days, that wasn't always the case. These weird phone charging ports came before it. Pocket-lint on MSN: Be brave and get rid of these obsolete USB cables right now Be brave and get rid of these obsolete USB cables right now SlashGear on MSN: What is USB OTG?
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(And what is it used for?) Is it possible to use your favorite USB devices like mice, keyboards, and thumb drives with your smart phone? Yes, but you'll need a special adapter.