> And let's keep in mind, the entire purpose of a standard USB-C port is that you can use any charger. What the stated purpose is is irrelevant. The reality is

> And let's keep in mind, the entire purpose of a standard USB-C port is that you can use any charger. What the stated purpose is is irrelevant. The reality is that not all usb devices or even cables are the same. If you don't buy Apple charger and cable you might be sorrily disappointed your phone charges at glacial speeds with the one that was laying around your house and worked perfectly for another device. And if you don't know the many charging standards you might conclude the only way to resolve the issue is to actually buy Apple cable and charger. My wife can't even name various USB connectors when she asks me if I have so and so cable. Forget about charging or transmission standards, this is something she cannot grasp. For her if the connectors fit they should be working properly. I also am of the same opinion but I also know that it is not how it works in reality.