The confusing world of USB-C charging, explained

USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make everything simple: One socket, one cable, one power supply for all devices – from computers to smartphones and tablets to headphones and other peripherals.

So much for the theory, which always sounds simple with USB. The reality is more confusing.

Not every USB-C power supply is suitable for every device.