Which Lightning Cable Do I Need to charge my iPhone?
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Previously there was only a single type of Lightning cable available, however as technology develops Apple have introduced the USB-C to Lightning cable. Find out what the difference and which cable you need to charge your iPhone.
Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac and iPad Pro for syncing and charging. You can also use this cable with your Apple 29W, 30W, 61W, or 87W USB-C Power Adapter to charge your iOS device, and even take advantage of the fast-charging feature on select iPhone and iPad Pro models.
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