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I never knew what the C in USB-C meant until now - Pocket-lint
Publisher description: USB-C has become a significant part of our daily lives, and not everyone knows what the 'C' may stand for.
NewsAPI | Oct 10, 2026 | Craig Donaldson
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In recent years, USB-C, also known as USB Type-C, has become the most common type of USB port, seen on most smartphones, laptops, tablets, gaming consoles, e-readers, and many other devices. That lands us on USB-C, the newest type of USB connector. For example, the iPhone 17 Pro's USB-C port is USB 3. 2 and supports up to 10 Gbps, while the base iPhone 17's USB port is only USB 2, which means it is limited to 480 Mbps.
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