In the last week we've seen both Apple and Google launch laptops with a new brand of port attached: USB Type-C (or USB-C for short). In the case of the MacBook, in fact, it's the only port on offer. See also: How The New Chromebook Pixel Gives The MacBook A Run For Its Money USB-C normally gets mentioned as a new "reversible" take on the familiar old USB cable—i.e., one you can plug in either way. But there's way more to USB-C than its reversibility, although we certainly won't miss the days of trying to jam in a USB plug the wrong way up. USB Type-C can carry data, power, audio and video USB-C also faster charging, quicker data transfer and the ability to handle a variety of tasks, from video output to copying files. It's likely to make the jump to smartphones and tablets in the near future, as well as the next wave of laptop machines. In short, it's safe to say you're going to be seeing more of USB-C—a lot more, given the likelihood that it may simply displace many other cables and... - Web2024