One of the unbroken rules of modern life is that anyone plugging in a USB cable will first try to put it in the wrong way up. Now, with the iPhone 6, Apple looks set to end that particular first-world ...

Copycat product in China is almost the same in appearance with the authentic product, while the price is cheaper, but also will result in damages to the device. There is no surprises to see any kind ...

The quest to have a Lightning cable on you at all times, ensuring the latest Apple iOS devices can be charged in a pinch, just got easier with the launch of the new Nomad ChargeKey — an affordable, ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple is apparently preempting the new reversible USB standard with its own symmetrical design Apple is ...

Following the USB power adapter redesign rumors, we’ve now received word that Apple’s new reversible Lightning to USB cable may not be ready in time to ship with the iPhone 6. According to third-party ...

Griffin is also coming to market with a third-party USB-C to Lightning cable suitable for connecting Apple's newest hardware to the iPhone. The cables come in two variations, a premium 5-foot or a ...

Last year we learned that Apple would be opening up its MFi program to USB-C/Lightning cables so third-parties can expand the options on the market (and offer cheaper alternatives). After seeing a ...

Recently we saw photos of what appeared to be a new reversible USB connector that could be coming with the new iPhone 6 next month, and a new video allows us to see the USB plug in action. The video ...

The market for third-party Lightning cables for the iPhone is massive, and it's growing by the day. In fact, I don't think a week goes by when I'm not sent a pitch for some new "wonder cable" that ...

Today I was reminded of a problem I've not seen in a while (I'll tell you why I've not seen it in ages shortly). iPhone Lightning charging cables that only work if you plug them in one way into the ...

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