Apple reportedly began notifying licensees in its “Made for iOS” program that they’ll soon be permitted to build, market and sell fully-certified USB-C to Lightning cables, which will increase choices for the consumer, if not lower prices.
Meet POW, a universal keychain charging cable with charming personality and great features that follows you everywhere thanks to its cool magnetic system and a super smart design that supports Lighting and microUSB via a single plug.
Mobile accessories maker Belkin has introduced a new 3.5 mm Audio Cable with Lightning Connector. The cable allows you to connect your iPhone directly to your car stereo or home speakers with a single cable, allowing you to enjoy your content more conveniently.
How about an innovative dock with an impossibly small footprint that lets you pick up and use your docked iPhone to respond to a message, check your email and more while it continues to charge? Enter CordDock, the latest product from accessory maker Elevation Lab.
Nomad has just added a hefty 100W USB-C cable to their lineup and we go hands on to test it out. Watch our video walkthrough then read the review for our initial thoughts.
Nomad’s mini .3 meter Universal Lightning cable allows you to charge all your gear, without the bulk. The rugged design and multiple tips support USB-C, Lightning, and Micro USB.
The company also continues to sell a more affordable Thunderbolt 3 cable from Belkin.
Apple, please offer black Lighting cables separately for sale!
Is the USB Type-C standard seeing some much-needed advancements in technology? Perhaps… but it could be better.
As the rate of USB-C adoption increases, cable makers like Native Union have started upgrading their lineups of cables to take advantage of it.
Although USB-C is a great standard with a lot of potential, not all USB-C cables are created equally. The current market is incredibly fragmented, and it may take some time before that changes.
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