The Universal Serial Bus C
Introduced by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in 2014, USB-C, a 24 pin connector which is distinguished by its symmetrical shape. It did not gain popularity until smartphone and laptop brands started using them by late 2015 and early 2016. Though it's been almost 6 years since USB-C was launched, certain manufacturers still use old connector pins for charging and data transfer. Most affordable phones (<10,000) still use Micro USB ports. Furthermore certain phones in a category above the Rs.10,000 do still use Micro USB. It is not an expensive part to switch to, but manufacturers have been holding back for a long time from using it and depriving customers of the advantages of USB-C. Apple is another brand which uses its own proprietary connector, The Lightning port. No other brand in the world can use this type of connector due to Apple's exclusive patent rights. The connector situation in laptops is also utterly confusing. The essential ports like HDMI, USB-A, Headphone...