It transfers power and data ... knowing how fast or slow it will be. Regardless, Lightning is no longer a fast connector. If only Apple had a faster standard they could use.

Our pick for the best Lightning cable you can get is Anker's USB-C to Lightning Charging Cord. It's covered in a durable nylon finish with aluminum-housed Lightning and USB connectors.

Apple made headlines recently when it sued an Amazon seller over fake Lightning ... cables and what you have have received. As for the chargers, the most important thing is to verify the power ...

When Apple refreshed its online store with a new USB-C to Lightning cable with support for fast charging through a 29W power adapter on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro last week, the addition immediately ...