Why did USB start off with so many variants, and now that USB C is gaining steam, can it replace the rest of them?

Question

I don’t know how we got to where we did, but aren’t you glad USB C came along?

In: Technology

Answer 1

The new USB-C is probably the only new “standard” that noticeably works better. From what I understand it is capable of higher voltage and easily charges even the most finicky cell phones (looking at you Apple).