What's the meaning of the "C" on your USB-C ports?

By Nimrod Aldea · Engadget · Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 14:45 (11h ago) · Original article ↗

USB Type-C cables are everywhere, especially now that Apple has gotten onboard with the port. But does the "C" in USB-C mean something in particular?

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