[cesarb]

From what I've read, the USB-C cable does have a pair of springs (one on each side, pressing on slots on the sides of the "tongue"), so it's not just friction that keeps the cable in place.

[mmastrac]

Here's a picture illustrating this. Also note that the data contacts can fatigue as well!

https://i0.wp.com/blog.adriel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/...