So I've tended to assume, possibly stupidly, that if a device relies on a USB power connection at all then any old AC->USB power adapter is fine to use for it and substitutable for a computer USB port ...

Your new iPhone 12 will have a USB-C to Lightning cable — but no AC power adapter. Here are some great choices for adapters, if your tech drawer isn't already full of them. Using USB-C to charge your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB-C has become the standard connection type for computers, smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Manufacturers have been complying with ...

USB-C has quickly become the standard charging port for modern smartphones.

Apple's iPod touch has a 30-pin docking port that matches the port on the iPod nano, iPod classic, iPhone and iPad. A cable from any of these devices or any other cable that has the 30-pin Apple ...

Apple has kicked off a power adapter exchange program, aiming to settle safety concerns about counterfeit or poorly-made third-party adapters by offering to switch them out for a $10 fee. The USB ...

Despite the dream of an "ultimate handheld," it's really hard to get down to fewer than two portable devices. A Treo may do it all, but you still want an iPod; an iPhone is great, but you still need a ...

Whether or not you accept Apple’s explanation for why it no longer includes a charger in the box with the iPhone 12 series, the fact remains: The only accessory that now comes with the newest phones ...

MagSafe is back on the MacBook Pro, but USB-C still works too. The best option comes down to safety, convenience, and cable ...

While higher-wattage adapters do improve charging speed, the MacBook Neo doesn’t officially support Apple’s fast charging ...

When Zolt announced the Laptop Charger Plus ($100) at CES this year, I was skeptical that the accessory — a practical, logical power solution — would actually make it to market. Zolt promised that it ...