The standardization for connection of electronic peripherals have come a long way since their inception. With the continued success of the USB interface, the industry needed to innovate further to serve newer computing platforms and devices as they trended toward smaller, thinner and lighter form-factors. Thus, the USB Type-C specification was born. This next-gen connectivity addresses the evolving needs of platforms and devices while retaining all of the functional benefits of USB that form the basis for devices around the world.

The OnePlus 2 is the first flagship smartphone to incorporate the industry USB Type-C, the new open standard in data transfer and charging delivering up to 2A of power. An expensive affair for a young company to develop and implement an upcoming technology, but it’s all about investing in the future with convenience in tow and making everything simpler, faster and easier.