One takeaway from today's #AppleEvent is that the new iPad will be ditching the lighting cable in favor of USB-C.
A lot of consumers are still confused about Type-C connectors and how they differ from all the other connectors out there.
So here's what you need to know 🧵:
A lot of consumers are still confused about Type-C connectors and how they differ from all the other connectors out there.
So here's what you need to know 🧵:
Type-C plugs can do the work of any other USB connector, but they are small enough to fit into mobile devices (like a phone or tablet) as well as computers.
They’re about the same size as Micro-B and just half of the height of Type-A ports.
They’re about the same size as Micro-B and just half of the height of Type-A ports.
That means electronics makers won't need to use the Micro, Mini, and other types of USB ports anymore.
As lightning cables and other USB's begin to be phased out, you should be able to pack fewer cables into your travel bag.
As lightning cables and other USB's begin to be phased out, you should be able to pack fewer cables into your travel bag.
Type-C connectors will work with devices that support USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB 3.1, which are standards that control the speed at which data is transferred.
The higher the number, the better the performance.
The higher the number, the better the performance.
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