Okay, the Apple in the title is just rubbing it in their faces- this minisode is about USB-C! It’s a compact connector you may have seen on your smartphone (if you don’t have an iPhone), laptop, and/or tablet. And just recently… well okay, Apple’s been making a fuss.

Sources:

Older Ports:

• ComputingHistory.org.uk, Accessed: 7 October 2021, “IBM PS/2 Model 30 286”
• Wikipedia.org, Accessed: 7 October 2021, “Game port”

USB History:

• Ars Technica, 17 August 2014, “A brief history of USB, what it replaced, and what has failed to replace it“
• MemorySuppliers.com, 15 May 2019, Accessed: 7 October 2021, “The Differences Between Mini USB, Micro USB, and USB-C Explained”
• TrippLite.com, Accessed: 7 October 2021, “USB: Port Types and Speeds Compared”
• JuicedSystems.com, 19 February 2020, Accessed: 7 October 2021, “Know Your USB: A Practical Guide to the Universal Serial Bus”

USB Superposition:

• How-To Geek, 16 February 2021, “The USB Paradox: Why Do USB Connections Need Three Tries?“

Lightning Connector:

• ipitaka.com, 26 March 2020, Accessed: 7 October 2021, “USB-C vs. Lightning: Which is the Future?”
• The Verge 17 September 2012, “Apple’s new Lightning connector sends shockwaves through the accessory market“

EU Parliament on Common Charging Port:

• European Parliament, 13 March 2014, “MEPs push for common charger for all mobile phones“
• The New York Times, 17 January 2020, “A Common Charger for All Phones? The E.U. Is on the Case“
• CNBC, 23 September 2021, “EU plans to make common charger mandatory for Apple iPhones and other devices“
• The New York Times, 23 September 2021, “In a setback for Apple, the European Union seeks a common charger for all phones.“

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