With the introduction of new USB Type-C
port in Chromebook Pixel 2015, Google
hints that consumers should expect to
see it in Android smartphones and
tablets apart from more Chromebooks in
the "near future".
The USP of the USB Type-C specification
apart from supporting up to USB 3.1 dat
transfer speeds and integrated video
output, is its reversible connector - users
will no longer have to worry about which
way the USB cable or peripheral is facing
when connecting to the port.
Elaborating on the USB Type-C port in
the new Chromebook Pixel, Google's
Adam Rodriguez in a video said, "We at
are Google very committed to the USB
Type-C spec, expect to see this in a lot
Chromebooks and Android phones in th
near future."
Google even notes that the Chromebook
Pixel's USB Type-C charger can not only
power the laptop, but also the future
phones and tablets. To remind you,
Apple's new 12-inch Macbook also
features a USB Type-C port for
connecting peripherals, video out, and
charging.
Meanwhile, Google and Belkin on
Thursday introduced the collection of
new USB-C cables and adapters.
Google's collection of connectors
includes a USB Type-C to USB Type-A
Adapter, and a USB Type-C to USB Type
A Cable, both selling for $13
(approximately Rs. 800).
Google's USB Type-C to USB Type-A
Adapter is capable of plugging a full-
sized USB Type-A connector to a USB-C
plug, whereas the USB Type-C to USB
Type-A Cable can connect the laptop/
device to any normal USB port or any
battery charger.
The USB Type-C accessory collection
from Google also includes a Universal
USB Type-C Charger (60W) for $60
(approximately Rs. 3,700), claimed to
work as "one universal charger for your
next-generation [USB-C] devices",
possibly with the new Macbook as well.
On the other hand, Belkin's collection
includes nine USB Type-C cables priced
between $20 (approximately Rs. 1,300)
to $30 (approximately Rs. 1,950). The
company will ship all the USB Type-C
accessories this summer.
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