This cable is MFi-certified, so Apple has confirmed that it will perform optimally (in terms of charging and data-transfer capabilities) with its Lightning-powered devices. Lightning cables that lack ...

It’s 2021: You don’t have to carry a different charging cable for every device anymore. If you use multiple devices throughout the day — and who doesn’t? — odds are high that a few of them are going ...

The standard Lightning cable comes with a number of shortcomings. It’s short in length, vulnerable to nicks or fraying, and can’t keep track of what its charging or when it’s done. This extra long ...

It's a lesson in the dangers of prioritizing your own ecosystem over what customers want.

On September 12, 2023, Apple launched the iPhone 15 series. One of the most significant updates to the phones is the removal of the Lightning port. New iPhones will instead have a USB-C port, at least ...

Q: I read that one of the big changes with Apple’s new iPhone 15 is that it has switched from a lightning connector to a USB connector. Why would Apple force us all to get new cables? A: Us old timers ...

With a simple SIM removal tool and a $3,500 headset, you, too, can take a peek at this absolute unit of a Lightning cable. With a simple SIM removal tool and a $3,500 headset, you, too, can take a ...

It’s time to retire Lightning, but it had a very good run. It’s time to retire Lightning, but it had a very good run. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in ...

Upgrade to iPhone 15 and no longer want or need your Lightning cables and other accessories that don’t work with USB-C? Read along for three options that answer the question “what should I do with my ...

Ever been perplexed to see the ends of your Apple USB charging cables turn yellow? It happens for a few reasons — but no ...

How many times have you left your phone plugged in overnight just to wake up and find that it hasn’t charged at all? It seems like a trivial thing, but when a charging cable fails, it can ruin your ...