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Anker Opens Pre-Orders for First MFi Lightning to USB-C cable, Shipping February 20

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Mobile accessory maker Anker has opened pre-orders for the first Apple-certified USB-C to Lightning cable under the Made for iPhone (MFi) program, and will start shipping the cables later this month.

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Apple late last year began allowing third-party companies to produce MFi certified USB-C to Lightning cables, and as a result, multiple companies have announced the upcoming launch of new USB-C to Lightning cable options.

However, as noted by The Verge, it looks like Anker will be the first to make the accessory available, thanks to its PowerLine II USB-C Cable with Lightning Cable.

The cables will be available in both three and six-foot lengths and in different colors, but pre-orders are currently only for the three-foot White PowerLine II, which costs $15.99. An equivalent one-meter (or three-and-a-quarter foot) USB-C to Lightning cable from Apple costs $19.

All cables support Anker's Power Delivery system (using its separately available USB-C Wall Adaptor), have a 12,000 bend lifespan, and come with a lifetime warranty. The company originally planned to launch the cables in March 2019, but initial pre-orders will now ship around February 20.

Article Link: Anker Opens Pre-Orders for First MFi Lightning to USB-C cable, Shipping February 20
 
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I have a few Nintendo Switch USB C power adapters already. At this point, I would love to have a USB-C to lightning adapter like the original European micro USB adapter.
 
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nihil0 said:
Whoa so much saving, whole 3 dollars! What is the point? If the price was 10 or 8 usd, that is something worth buying
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maybe the licensing fee to Apple is $2-$3 dollar so it doesn't sound like there is a lot of profit on this cable.
 
agsystems said:
maybe the licensing fee to Apple is $2-$3 dollar so it doesn't sound like there is a lot of profit on this cable.
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So why bother then? The only reason for buying 3rd party cable is if it is darn cheaper than 3 usd. Anker has not quality cables, I have one but it is slowly deteriorating opposing to Apple ones (and I use Apple ones way way more, Anker is just sitting in the drawer since I have many lightning cables from Apple devices).
 
nihil0 said:
Whoa so much saving, whole 3 dollars! What is the point? If the price was 10 or 8 usd, that is something worth buying
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They last longer than Apple branded ones. I just can't imagine paying another Apple's lightning that start breaking on the lightning end. I'm glad it comes with free when I buy the iPhone but after a couple months they're like China junk my original iPod Mini 30 pin cable still intact but these I think we're designed to fall apart quicker, gotta make money.
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nihil0 said:
So why bother then? The only reason for buying 3rd party cable is if it is darn cheaper than 3 usd. Anker has not quality cables, I have one but it is slowly deteriorating opposing to Apple ones (and I use Apple ones way way more, Anker is just sitting in the drawer since I have many lightning cables from Apple devices).
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My experience is completely opposite. Apple cables break very easily, Anker ones last forever
 
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Once my included cables break I replace with Anker so while I don't need this now, it will be nice when I do.
 
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So far, I have found Anker products, from battery pack to cables, to be very good. The price is higher but it is probably because of the certification.
 
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It's indeed hard to get excited about a cable, given these already exist on the market too, but at least it's $10 cheaper than Apple's Lightning to USB-C cable.
 
joueboy said:
They last longer than Apple branded ones. I just can't imagine paying another Apple's lightning that start breaking on the lightning end. I'm glad it comes with free when I buy the iPhone but after a couple months they're like China junk my original iPod Mini 30 pin cable still intact but these I think we're designed to fall apart quicker, gotta make money.
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This. Almost all of our Lightning cables have done this and there is plenty of information online about it. All of the Anker braided ones have been fine.
 
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joueboy said:
They last longer than Apple branded ones. I just can't imagine paying another Apple's lightning that start breaking on the lightning end. I'm glad it comes with free when I buy the iPhone but after a couple months they're like China junk my original iPod Mini 30 pin cable still intact but these I think we're designed to fall apart quicker, gotta make money.
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Well, if you’re detaching the cable with the method this ******* is using then deal with constant replacements.
 
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Bornee35 said:
Don’t know what people are doing to their cables, but I’ve never had a lightning cable break down. Never.
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That just means you never use your phone while it is plugged in. Apple lightening cables are the least reliable cables I have ever used.
 
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