What is a Lightning Cable? The Apple charging solution explained
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Lighting cables were introduced to the Apple ecosystem in 2012 and are implemented on a wide range of devices.
The USB-C to Lightning Cable connects any iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac. Buy now at
USB-C to Lightning Cable (2 m)
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What is a Lightning Cable? The Apple charging solution explained