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One should be at the bottom one at the top. I understand space on the phone is a premium but a second port would make the phone so much more usable. Wired headphones, flash drives, camera modules, speaker modules, keyboards, even connection to a TV, all could be used while charging. It's a shame it's not a thing, USB is extremely versatile port, but you only get one and it's used for charging half of the time. (I am aware dongles exist)

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[–] nostradiel@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (10 children)

More likely dedicated camera shutter button.

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[–] krayj@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The usb c port on my 2 year old phone is still virgin...never plugged in a cable, ever. My dash mount charges wirelessly, my overnight charger charges wirelessly. I have a wireless charger on my desk if I need it (but never use it). I cannot imagine needing a 2nd usb port.

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[–] Futurama@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I agree with this idea. But it would make it harder to pick up your phone blindly and know which end is the top. I instinctively feel for the usb port on the bottom so it's oriented correctly by the time my arm swings it into view.

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[–] Send_me_nude_girls@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Never needed it but I could with wireless charging . Also I connect to my TV via Samsung Smart View, no USB required.

[–] bitwolf@lemmy.one 0 points 1 year ago

I still keep a drawing of my ideal phone from years ago and I also has two ports like you mention. I totally agree!

[–] art@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

I can use my USB port while charging. I have wireless changing and also a dock that gives me hdmi and 2 usb ports that will charge as I use it.

[–] riotrick@lemmy.world -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just get some dongle like this if you need more ports.

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