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Re:Apple Reports Record First Quarter Results by kevin_thibedeau on Tuesday January 31, 2017 @07:35PM (#13536960)
> why are people still calling it "USB"?

Because you can still run the USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, and 3.0 protocols over it

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Re:Apple Reports Record First Quarter Results by dgfgfdagasdfgfa on Tuesday January 31, 2017 @09:40PM (#13537698)
This may be true (and it's an important saving grace), but it's the ports and cables people interact with, NOT the protocol.

I wish they had simply called it "ngSB" or something like that. People understand the need for converters; it's the branding that's terrible.

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Re:Apple Reports Record First Quarter Results by JimmyAustin on Wednesday February 01, 2017 @12:46AM (#13538587)
Counterpoint: People call the USB ports on phones (micro/mini) USB, despite not being compatible with the full sized port.
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