MacBooks also use USB-C. But still, the iPhone comes with a Lightning to USB-A cable. So you can't even plug your iPhone into your MacBook without buying a separate cable. Somehow, Apple's most ...

Lightning is one end of the cable, with USB Type A at the other. Introduced in 2012 with the iPhone 5 and new iPods ... For example, some car systems transfer analog audio to the vehicle's ...

Today, it's sometimes possible to mistake a Lightning cable for USB-C. The first-ever Lightning device was the iPhone 5, launched in September 2012. Apple rapidly brought the technology to other ...

For iPhone 14 models and earlier, stick with a USB-C to Lightning cable for the best wired charging ... Charging through a USB hub or a car's USB port can also be slower than using a dedicated ...