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 Apple Lightning Cables



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Often we need additional charging cables with new phones. Apple-branded cables can be pricey, but thankfully there's good alternatives. I've been using Anker products for years now, and I find it hard to trust anything else. Their Lightning cables are Apple MFI certified, and are available in various sizes and jackets.

I recommend you be careful on what Lightning cables you buy. Avoid the worthless, uncertified, crappy, dime-a-dozen cables often found in convenience stores, gas stations, etc. You'll just be buying garbage.

Here's what I received yesterday from Amazon:

Anker Powerline+ Lightning Cable (6-ft) - To connect to my computer.

Anker 3.3ft Premium Double-Braided Nylon Lightning Cable (3.3-ft) - To use in my car (3.3-ft vs 3-ft is nice).

Anker 2-pack Powerline Lightning Cable (4-in) - To use with my portable Anker power bank.

Anker Powerline II Lightning Cable (1-ft) - To use on my Harley

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At the moment I'm using the supplied power plugin block and the supplied cable. Are you suggesting the apple products are not sufficient?  It's in the kitchen no where near a USB port.
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The supplied Apple cable and charger are sufficient and of good quality, and I'm not implying there's anything wrong with them. However, if you need extra USB-A to Lightning cables then I find it easy to recommend Anker.