Getting Around the Warring Standards (Lightning vs. USB-C)

I’ve talked about standards to death, but what do you do when there are two standards? Do you support standard 1, or standard 2?

Yes.

If you need to charge both USB-C and Lightning mobile devices, Native Union has the cable for you.

The ultimate cable you’ve been searching for is finally here. Solve all your power needs with a faster, more sustainable, more durable cable. Designed for superior convenience and versatility, this unique 2-in-1 connector houses both USB-C and Lightning connectors in a single head and is strong enough to withstand the most active all-day, all-device use.

Belt Cable Duo (USB-C to USB-C & Lightning). From Native Union website.

As you can see from the image above (upper left corner), you can choose either the Lightning adapter or the USB-C adapter.

Sounds great…

…except that Apple is slowly discontinuing use of Lightning, to comply with European Union regulations in 2022. The 2023 iPhone 15 doesn’t offer Lightning at all, and over the next several years Lightning will go away as older Apple devices become obsolete.

But for now it’s a good cable.

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