From micro-USB to USB Type-C, the USB port on smartphones has come a long way. While improvements in charging and transfer speeds remain at the core of this evolution, the scope of use for the USB ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before USB-C entered the scene in 2014, smartphones used mini USB and micro USB, as well as the Lightning Port, exclusive to Apple devices.

The USB-C ports on modern Android phones and iPhones are pretty versatile. While many of us only use them for charging or connecting to our computers, they can do so much more. For example, you can ...