Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C - everything you need to know about every version of USB USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5. Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 47
PNY Elite-X Type-C Drive review: Small size, huge convenience The PNY Elite-X Type C Drive is a cheap, quick, and extremely portable storage solution for anyone who needs a few dozen Gigabytes in their pocket. Thomas Sibilly 1 year ago 2
Plugable 7-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub review: solid USB-A options, but not much else The Plugable 7-in-1 USB 3.0 charging hub is an excellent way to add more USB-A ports to your setup, but it lacks other connectivity options like USB-C or HDMI. Mike Peterson 4 years ago 11
Review: G-Drive mobile adds USB-C for on-the-go storage The G|Drive mobile USB-C portable hard drive is an updated version of their popular portable storage designed to work with Apple's latest Macs, and AppleInsider has one. Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 9
PSA: Thunderbolt 3 cables longer than 0.5m generally don't support USB 3.1 speeds USB-C is the future of computer connectivity, but there is a great deal of confusion over USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, and what any given cable with USB-C connectors is capable of. AppleInsider breaks it all down. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 63
USB 3.2 standard promises 20Gbps speeds over existing Type-C cables An upcoming revision of the USB standard, USB 3.2, should in some cases dramatically boost transfer speeds over Type-C cables — hinting at a likely upgrade path for Apple's future Macs. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 29
Samsung urged to officially recall Galaxy Note 7 to prevent resale of a dangerous product A leading consumer advocacy group has urged Samsung to perform an official recall of its Galaxy Note 7 following reports that its battery may explode while charging. Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 60
USB-C devices can now have safety, authenticity verified with new certification program It will soon be much easier for consumers and businesses to determine whether a USB-C device is genuine and can be trusted, thanks to the newly introduced USB Type-C Authentication specification. AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 8
First look: Apple's new USB 3 Lightning to USB-C cable and Camera Adapter for iPad Pro Owners of Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro can now tap into the greater power of the device's Lightning port thanks to a pair of new USB 3-based accessories released this week: A USB-C to Lightning cable, and a Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter with USB-A port input and power passthrough. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 18
Faster USB 3 charging & file transfers are exclusive to Apple's 12.9" iPad Pro Apple's new USB 3 Lightning accessories offer faster file transfers and battery recharging abilities, but the only Apple device with a USB 3 Lightning port supporting those featuers remains the jumbo-sized 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 25
iPad Pro could use much faster 29W charging, if Apple allows USB 3 Lightning cables The USB 3 capable Lightning port on Apple's iPad Pro could use an incoming charge of up to 29 watts, matching the abilities of Apple's 12-inch MacBook. But without any USB 3 Lightning cables yet available on the market, this power remains untapped for now. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 25
Apple releases faster USB 3.0 Lightning to SD card reader for iPad Pro The faster USB 3.0 port hidden within the iPad Pro now has its first official accessory: A new Lightning to SD card reader that takes advantage of the next-generation port exclusive to Apple's jumbo-sized iPad. AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 43
Next-gen USB connector a reversible challenge to Apple's Thunderbolt & Lightning The USB Implementers Forum on Wednesday announced that the USB 3.1 specification will bring with it a new style of connector that can be plugged in in any orientation and will support future USB technologies like USB Power Delivery, high-speed data transfer, and video-over-USB. Shane Cole 12 years ago 69
Apple's new 9-pin Dock Connector for iPhone 5 may support USB 3.0 While Apple's new Dock Connector for iPhone 5 has been assumed to simply allow for a smaller physical port, the number of pins it uses coincides with the emerging USB 3.0 standard, which supports transfers up to 5 Gbps. Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 60
