> I follow smartphone world quite closely and have never heard/read about USB-C issues. This isn't an effective point as the "smartphone world" is plagued by e

> I follow smartphone world quite closely and have never heard/read about USB-C issues. This isn't an effective point as the "smartphone world" is plagued by ephemeral devices which are either susceptible to programmed obsolescence or are caught in an upgrade treadmill due to a myriad of reasons (non-replaceable batteries failing, screen problems, camera issues, hardware failing due to wear, blocked software updates, fads, etc..)