I just spent yet another international trip cursing the USB-C Port on my Pixel 2 as I tried to charge it on the plane, use the 3.5mm adapter, and transfer photos to my laptop. The USB port has been so ...

Cars coming with USB ports have been so helpful, letting drivers charge their phones without getting an adaptor that plugs into the old cigarette lighter port.

I eventually dumped my Pixel 2 for a 4a when I could no longer get the USB-C connection to sit reliably, clean or not. The 4a (obtained shortly after launch) has given me no noticeable problems in ...