USB-C Cables Bring Speed and Compatibility Confusion
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USB-C is spreading widely but brings confusion over data transfer speeds, charging capabilities, and cable quality.
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Many USB-C cables and ports support only slow USB 2.0 speeds, not fast 10Gbps+ speeds expected with the USB-C connector shape.
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Cost-cutting by manufacturers produces cables that can charge but not transfer data quickly.
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Most iPhone users won't notice slow USB-C cable data speeds, but Pro users working with large video files will.
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The switch to USB-C will be less painful than the 30-pin to Lightning switch since USB-C is already common.
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