And thank goodness, because Apple’s current cables are shameful pieces of junk.
And I don’t think it’s because we use them more than other cables.
Will these cables be better?
USB lightning cables.Mika Baumeister / Unsplash
Here’s hoping, because they couldn’t be much worse.
And I’m a very careful cable handler who rarely takes one out of the house.
In many ways,the iPhone charging cableis a disposable item, included almost grudgingly with each unit.
Frayed Lightning cable.iStock / Getty
As I said, they’re almost disposable.
“I hope they make them more durable.
The Competition
The thing is, most replacement cables are junk, too.
iPhone charging.Andreas Haslinger / Unsplash
To get a decent cable, you have to pay.
My hand’s down favorite charging cables come from Anker.
Specifically, theAnker 551 USB-A to Lightning Cableis a nylon braided cable that lasts forever and just works.
The trick with cables is that you cannot buy them cheap.
Don’t grab that blister pack off the hanger next to the supermarket checkout queue.
Don’t order the cheapest cable from Amazon.
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Plus, cheap no-name cables come with security risks.
They could be carrying atiny tracking computer hidden inside the USB plug.
“With USB-C iPhones, consumers should be vigilant about the quality and certification of cables they purchase.
