Here's what every different USB port type actually means

C, and USB Type-B ports are used in all sorts of devices nowadays, but they're not all made the same, and some are becoming ...
Ars Technica

Are all micro-usb cables interchangeable?

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...

How Do You Tell What Type Of USB Ports You Have?

To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...
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The tiny USB gadget that every Android user should have (even if you don't use flash drives)

Micro USB OTG: These were commonly used with older Android smartphones that came with Micro USB ports. This port could let ...
Engadget

micro-USB

European Union regulations require cell phone vendors to include micro USB connectors as a means of standardizing charging options for cell phones, a necessary move to cut down on the plethora of ...