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USB-C Compatibility?

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rhyzome

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This is probably obvious to some people, but will the cables of new USB-C devices (like a USB-C iphone) be compatible with old USB-2 or 3 ports/hubs?
(Or, if I got an iphone that had a cable with USB-C, would it plug into my 2014 15" rMBP without having to use an adapter?)

Second, will old devices with USB-2 or 3 be able to plug into/work with USB-C hubs/ports?
(Or, if I have a USB-2 or 3 thumb drive, will I be able to plug it into my mac without an adapter when I eventually get a new USB-C mac?)
 
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rhyzome said:
This is probably obvious to some people, but will the cables of new USB-C devices (like a USB-C iphone) be compatible with old USB-2 or 3 ports/hubs?
(Or, if I got an iphone that had a cable with USB-C, would it plug into my 2014 15" rMBP without having to use an adapter?)

Second, will old devices with USB-2 or 3 be able to plug into/work with USB-C hubs/ports?
(Or, if I have a USB-2 or 3 thumb drive, will I be able to plug it into my mac without an adapter when I eventually get a new USB-C mac?)
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All USB devices are backwards compatible as long as you have the proper cable or adapter.
 
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