You will find it on most new devices, and it offers faster data transfer rates than previous USB versions. When you have multiple devices with varied charging ports, you often need multiple charging cables, but this clever offering from Smartish packs three connection types into one. Many smartphones and tablets feature a micro-USB input, while most laptops and desktop computers are built with female USB type components and connectors. You’ll find it on older models of multiple gadgets, especially cameras, MP3 players, and game controllers, among others.

Cables that can carry 100W or more, sometimes described as active, must contain e-marker chips that identify the cable and its capabilities. Thunderbolt was a proprietary interface developed by Intel and Apple, but it's now open for royalty-free use (still certified by Intel). You might find you are better off with a 3-in-1 cable to save money, and space in a bag and cut down on the number of wall sockets at home used. You can connect smartphones, cameras, keyboards, and more to computers to transfer data, or plug into wall chargers to charge these gadgets with a Type-A port.

Some devices with USB-C ports (certain camera accessories, portable battery packs, and other cheap gadgets) can only charge using a USB-A to USB-C cable instead of a USB-C to USB-C.

You can save a few dollars by going with this USB-C to USB-C cable, and you don’t have to sacrifice, because it is capable of 100-W charging and 10-Gbps data transfer. Before purchasing the cable, ensure that your Android device is compatible with this type of connector. Connectors with female components are generally used when there's a need for an adaptor to insert your cable into a device. micro USB connector with 8 pin adapter) design makes the cable compatible with both Apple system and Android system phones and tablets.Power: While cable manufacturers always list the maximum charging rate, your device will determine how much power to draw, so it's important to know what standards it supports and combine your cable with the correct power adapter. The USB-C connectors felt a little tight in some devices and the unusual Lightning and MicroUSB combination confused me at first, but it works. A long charging cable lets you place your devices wherever you want while charging (or continue using them without crouching at the outlet). The USB types mentioned above only cover the shape, size, and format used to connect devices and accessories.

Well, it is very short, finished in plain black plastic, quite thick with relatively long connectors, and not very flexible. The humble cable is often the simplest and fastest way to charge your devices or move files from one device to another.You’ll find many different versions of the connector, but they mainly differ in terms of size and speed. It offers six charging combinations, with USB-C and USB-A on one end of the short braided cable, and Lightning, MicroUSB, and USB-C on the other. The casing around the wires easily falls apart over a short period of time, so it's smart to invest in a durable USB-C to Lightning cable. Available in three lengths with a two-year warranty, they charge at a rate that should be good enough for most portable devices, but they're slow for data transfer. Note that Android Studio gets updated and sometimes the UI changes so it is okay if your Android Studio looks a little different than what is shown on the screen.