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That's because a lot of new phones (and tablets) support video via USB-C just like laptops.

Pedantic nitpick to say: USB is a serial protocol, but video is not serial? It's a Displayport or Thunderbolt connection, using a USB-C-shaped connector and cable

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_(interface)

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