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		vel0city on Sept 12, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus This has always been possible with USB, its not anything specific to the USB-C spec. I have several power-only USB cables, in fact I even have a few USB-A to barrel cables.

astrange on Sept 12, 2023 [–]

And it's considered a good thing for security, that's why there are "USB condoms" for untrusted charging ports.

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