Recommendations for Apple's Lightning cables and adapters


Introduction

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Explanation

Lightning is a proprietary computer bus and power connector developed by AppleĀ Inc. to replace its previous proprietary 30-pin dock connector. It is recommended that consumers purchase official Lightning cables directly from Apple or authorized Apple resellers. Third-party Lightning cables may use slightly different technology and could cause unexpected problems.