You can thank the EU for that mobile phone now having the same socket as its competitor, but you can thank the USB Implementers Forum for making DC power much simpler.

All small and medium-sized portable electronic devices (under 100 watts) sold in the EU must now be compatible with USB-C ports ... to discard their existing cables. However, after later stating ...

Most modern cars offer at least two ways to charge up a smartphone, in the form of a 12V lighter socket and a USB port. The latter could be more convenient for many, as it uses the same cable you ...