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The Micro USB connector on Samsung devices starting with the Galaxy S3, which used 11 pins instead of the standard five. When using an MHL cable with a 5-pin Micro USB plug to send content to a large ...

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Sony has ditched the proprietary charging cable for its next model of PS Vita, heading to a standard micro-USB charger instead. Nic Healey is a Senior Editor with CNET, based in the Australia office.

It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years ...

In a world where technology is so essential, good chargers are as well. With nearly every small device and phone (other than Apple) relying on a micro-USB charge cable, it’s important to have a few ...