No, Apple did not switch to USB-C on its new MacBook Pros to
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Apple's full embrace of USB-C has led to numerous user complaints, many of which are legitimate. However, there's one common refrain that keeps cropping up: A conspiracy theory claiming Apple switched to USB-C in order to make gobs of cash from selling users new adapters, dongles and cables. There's just one problem with that narrative — it's complete nonsense. Here's why.
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MacBook Pro 14-Inch (2023) review
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USB-C Type-C to SD Card Camera Reader Adapter For Apple Macbook Pro, Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 +/Note 8/S9/S9+/Note 9/S10, OnePlus Xiaomi Huawei LG Android Smartphone, No App Needed
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