Apple's multi-function plug and reverse plug brought Type-C to the masses

Apple's multi-function plug and reverse plug brought Type-C to the masses

The name "Type-C" became widely known with the release of Apple's new MacBook laptop, and many people said, "Wow! One port can do all the work for USB, video output and power. It's amazing."

The advent of Type-C seemed to put Apple on a pedestal again. Many people thought it was a feat by Apple, but Type-C had been around long before the new MacBooks were released, and the standard for Type-C was certainly not specified by Apple. Here's a little cry for the Nokia N1, which comes with Type-C ports two months before the new Macbook