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Charging Cord That Fits USB

Why did Apple create a cable that can’t be used with USB chargers? I have to use an old cable if I want to use my portable charger.

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 26, 2020 11:44 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2020 11:48 AM

USB-C is a newer standard and is not unique to Apple. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C



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Charging Cord That Fits USB

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