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Google goes all-in with USB Type-C
June 12, 2025
Earlier today, Googlemade some changesto the Play Store, moving its “Devices” category toa whole new website. Along with this change came anall-new Chromebook Pixel, which features either an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, 8 or 16GB of RAM, 32 or 64GB of on-board storage, and a price tag starting at only $999. Another addition to the new Chromebook Pixel is the inclusion of two USB Type-C connectors.
The addition of the Type-C connectors is all thanks to Google joining the USB Implementers Forum, helping to create these new connectors over the past few years. Google is pushing to add them to the new Chromebook mainly because laptops have no common charging standard, unlike smartphones that mostly use Micro-USB. Type-C combines fast charging capabilities with quick data transfer speeds, all while being large enough for laptops and small enough for smartphones. Also, USB Type-C is completely reversible, so you won’t need to struggle with plugging in your device. Google explains:
But Google seems to have bigger plans with USB Type-C. The company hasopen sourcedits work on Type-C adapters so there will be an abundance of compatible accessories in the future. That’s great news. But what’s even more exciting is this quote from Adam Rodriguez, a Product Manager at Google:
This is basically Google saying that Android phones, at least the ones made by Google at the start, will have USB Type-C connectors in the future. Just think: one universal USB cord to use with your laptop, tabletandsmartphone.
Are you excited to get rid of that annoying Micro-USB cable, or are you indifferent?
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