Aftermarket Micro USB cables have traditionally had a lot of problems. Sometimes they’re not properly insulated, so after just a little bit of use you get wire breaks, and then, a defective micro USB ...

Android charger cables have had one specific problem for a long time: poor construction and design by the manufacturer. People will tell you that all cables are the same, even if they’re super cheap, ...

Some high-end Android phones and most of today’s Android tablets support USB OTG (On-The-Go). This enables users to connect standard USB input devices such as keyboards and mice, or even extend ...

Whilst many new devices have shifted over to the more modern USB-C cable format, there are still millions of devices out there using Micro USB. Micro USB had a great run, initially introduced back in ...

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Yes, it’s true that more and more manufacturers are turning to li-ion chargers and connectors, because they can deliver more power from a smaller source, but the announcement of the death of micro USB ...

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