USB 2.0 wasn't the first version, but it's the one that put the protocol on the map and sounded the death knell for those outdated serial and parallel ports of old, so that's why we're starting here.

(Our reviews simply refer to the port by its shape, such as USB-A, and its speed, such as 5Gbps.) In 2022, the USB world settled upon an updated logo scheme that basically cut out everything but ...

But now, finally, a new USB logo scheme solves this problem. The USB Implementors Forum unveiled new logos on Friday for laptop ports, chargers, and cables that actually try to communicate what ...

The standard USB logo to identify USB 2.0 ports or slower. "SS" markings, which stand for SuperSpeed, to identify USB 3.0 ports, otherwise known as USB 3.1 gen 1.

Sporting two USB-C ports, at 140W and 100W, and one USB-A port at 22.5W, this charger is enough to take care of most of your devices. It supports PD 3.0 and claims that it can take your iPhone to ...

For instance, it just uses USB-C connectors, it’s backward compatible — that means it’ll work with devices having USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 ports — and it also includes standards like ...

Aside from that, the four USB-C ports on the new iPhone models have the same functionality. Below, I’ll explain everything you need to know about them. Your old USB-C cables can charge an iPhone 15.

Just about any USB charger will work in a pinch. If the charger has a USB-A port, you’ll need a USB-A-to-C cable to connect to your phone and probably a magnifying glass to try to read its power ...

With iPhones and many other devices now featuring USB-C, it's clear that the interface is here to stay. Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created equal.

For that reason, it’s best to use the third method: look for the USB generation label, and make sure it’s USB 3.1 Gen 2, which supports 10Gbps (in contrast with USB 3.1 which is limited to 5Gbps).

More interestingly, some manufacturers, like ASRock, actually use the old Trident logo for the USB 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps ports on certain motherboards. USB 20 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) ...