Although USB has set standards, you can find some odd cables and ports out there. So, why do some USB connectors have small ...

Lightning is one end of the cable, with USB Type A at the other. Introduced in 2012 with the iPhone 5 and new iPods, Lightning superseded the 30-pin dock connector that dates back to 2001.

The new lineup includes USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C, and USB-C to Lightning cables—because apparently, you can never have too many. Just don’t expect a power adapter in the box, because of course ...