How long can a USB Lightning cable be?
According to Apple the Lightning cable can extend up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) and work optimally. You can likely find 3rd party (non-Apple) cables that are longer, however Apple onnly recommends and sells cables up to 2 meters.
Why are Lightning cables so bad?
It doesn’t support fast-charging. It’s just my iPhone-charging cable. But the included Lightning cable doesn’t even support fast charging, a feature found on almost every new Android phone. And it’s notorious for breaking or fraying. It’s almost inevitable that you’ll need to buy another cable.
What is the longest USB-C to Lightning cable?
Here are the longest USB-C to Lightning cables you can buy:
- Nomad Goods (9.6-Foot): This cable’s taller than I am!
- Apple (6.6-Foot): This official Apple USB-C to Lightning cable is 2 meters (6.6 feet) long.
Does the new iPhone have a Lightning port?
Yep. Despite rumors that Apple might be doing away with the Lightning port, it hasn’t. Just like last year, all the new iPhone 13 models still have a Lightning port (and no 3.5mm headphone jack). You can also charge them wirelessly with a MagSafe or Qi-based wireless charger.
Do new iPhones use Lightning charger?
On tablets, Apple has already transitioned almost all of the iPad models to USB-C — apart from the budget $329 model. However, Apple has resolutely stuck to Lightning when it comes to phones, meaning even the latest-generation iPhone 13 lineup uses Lightning across the board.
Is it safe to use non-Apple Lightning cable?
Using a Non-Apple Charger is Dangerous. They say that charging your iPhone with non-Apple brand cell phone cables can damage your device. This is only half true. Just avoid using cheap knockoff cables and chargers as oftentimes they are less expensive due to a lack of safety mechanisms in the internal circuitry.
Is Type C to Lightning better?
The most obvious difference is that Lightning ports are smaller. This gives Apple an advantage. They can make slimmer devices. Lightning may also be more durable than USB-C.
Is Lightning faster than USB-C?
Now bundled with every new iPhone, a USB-C-to-Lightning cable vastly improves your phone’s charging speed — sometimes even boosting its battery from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes (or less). You’ll need a compatible charger, though, because new iPhones no longer ship with one.