LufyCZ comments on USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed to be reversible

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[–] LufyCZ@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Wouldn't fit very well into something like a smartphone though

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[–] Stingray@reddthat.com 14 points 2 years ago (3 children)

We could have a compact version, say 3.5mm, with different segments to carry different signal types. More segments can be added to allow for additional features. It could work with audio, video, power, and other data transfer. That would fit ideally into a phone.

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