Virtually all smartphone manufacturers have eliminated the 3.5mm audio jack even though it has long been the standard connector for a huge range of audio equipment over the past century. Most flagship ...

If you’re a little upset that manufacturers are getting rid of the 3.5mm audio jack on your smartphone, making your traditional headphones essentially useless, don’t lose all hope just yet. You can ...

Upcoming smartphones might not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. It all still hangs on a rumor that Apple's iPhone will shun all connectors but its proprietary Lightning jack (some Android models out this ...

Microsoft is hopping on the dongle train. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Now that Microsoft has jumped on board with USB-C with ...

Meizu has built a reputation for itself for the innovations on its smartphones. Except for complaints of lack of software support on Meizu models, the phones are just great. The Chinese tech giant is ...

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Look around your house and chances are you have at least a few devices that use Universal Serial Bus. On average, some 3 billion USB ports are shipped each year, making it by far the most successful ...

USB-C and other high-speed protocols can push data to warp speeds. Here’s how to make the most of the current standards and what lies ahead. Now that you’re used to seeing co-workers, family, and ...

We go hands-on with Microsoft's new Type-C adapter for Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It's been ...

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