Lecture 3.2 - Phones’ and Their Plugs

Lecture 3.2 - Phones’ and Their Plugs#

Micro-USB: Micro-USB is a type of USB connector that is widely used for charging and data transfer on older mobile phones. It’s less common on newer mobile phones.
USB-C: USB-C is a newer type of USB connector that is increasingly being adopted by mobile phone manufacturers. It supports faster charging speeds and higher power requirements than Micro-USB. It also supports data transfer and video output, and it’s reversible.
Lightning: The lightning connector is a proprietary connector developed by Apple for their devices such as iPhones and iPads. It’s a small, reversible connector that is used for charging and data transfer.
Wireless charging: Wireless charging technology uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between a charging pad and the device. It doesn’t require any physical connections, the device just needs to be placed on the charging pad. It’s becoming more common on newer mobile phones.

SIM card slot: A SIM card slot is used to insert a SIM card, which is a small chip that stores information about your network subscription and allows your phone to connect to a cellular network.
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a short-range wireless technology that allows devices to communicate with each other and perform tasks such as mobile payments and data transfer.