It’s not only about phones any more. I switched to the C standard many years ago, but I still have to watch out for stuff powered by USB using Micro-B when getting new stuff.
It’s so bad I invested in some magnetic plugs and cables so I can get the same power interface on my Micro-B / USB-C devices.
Couldn’t agree more, two years ago I was gifted a small wireless speaker which works fine and everything but I sometimes even forget to charge it because its cable is a 15cm short USB-A to Micro-USB one which somehow is the only Micro-USB cable I have left at home as I didn’t have any other device with that port in years and I had thrown away a few cables when I last moved. Now whenever I am looking for a new electronic device USB-C is one of the first things I check and it’s a deal breaker for me.
I mean… Sure, but we’ve had USB-C as de facto standard for many years now. When was the last time you saw a micro USB phone?
USB-C is standard for Android devices, but Apple devices still use lightning.
I know, but the person I was replying to made it sound like EU regulation is to thank for Android devices having USB-C
I don’t want to brag but my 5 yo phone is micro USB. B)
It’s not only about phones any more. I switched to the C standard many years ago, but I still have to watch out for stuff powered by USB using Micro-B when getting new stuff.
It’s so bad I invested in some magnetic plugs and cables so I can get the same power interface on my Micro-B / USB-C devices.
Phones, headphones, handsfree, bluetooth keyboard, wireless speakers, ebook readers, emergency battery packs…
Couldn’t agree more, two years ago I was gifted a small wireless speaker which works fine and everything but I sometimes even forget to charge it because its cable is a 15cm short USB-A to Micro-USB one which somehow is the only Micro-USB cable I have left at home as I didn’t have any other device with that port in years and I had thrown away a few cables when I last moved. Now whenever I am looking for a new electronic device USB-C is one of the first things I check and it’s a deal breaker for me.