Lightning is one end of the cable, with USB Type A at the other. Introduced in 2012 with the iPhone 5 and new iPods, Lightning superseded the 30-pin dock connector that dates back to 2001.

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 ...

I've had first-hand accounts from people who have bought third-party Lightning to 30-pin adapters for their new iPhone 5 handsets from electronics sellers from China and Hong Kong, and they seem ...

There’s one exception to this, though — Apple doesn’t certify any USB-C to Lightning cables, so any of those with an “Made for iPhone” logo ... maximum for USB: 5 volts, 2.1 amps.

Wondering what the EU-mandated change from Lightning to USB-C means for your smartphone? The iPhone USB-C switch explained ...