What is USB OTG? (And what is it used for?)

Is it possible to use your favorite USB devices like mice, keyboards, and thumb drives with your smart phone? Yes, but you'll ...
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What USB OTG Means For Android Phones (And Why You Should Use It)

Person connecting a USB flash drive to a phone - Vershinin89/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a ...
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How to make your own On-The-Go USB cable

If you have an Android phone or tablet and want to host a USB device such as an Arduino, you’ll need an On-The-Go (OTG) USB cable. You can purchase one online for a few bucks, but if you have a USB ...
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USB OTG: The only wired interface portable consumer products need?

Editor's note: In this article, the author makes a strong case for the versatility and broad applicability of USB On-the-Go. Read it and see if you are convinced, or perhaps not. Even if not, you'll ...