Native Union Launches 'Impossible' Dual USB-C and Lightning Charging Cable

[MacRumors]

Accessory company Native Union today announced the launch of the Belt Cable Duo, a dual-headed charging cable that offers both Lightning and USB-C charging ports, so it can be used with all of your devices.

These types of cables are not uncommon, but charging options that include both Lightning and USB-C chargers are generally USB-A cables, rather than USB-C. The Belt Cable Duo has an MFi-certified Lightning charging connector, a USB-C charging connector, and a USB-C connector to plug into a power adapter rather than a USB-A connector. Native Union says this is an "impossible" cable design that was not previously available until the launch of the Belt Cable Duo.

Though the cable has two heads, it is meant for charging a single device, so it is not a dual charging cable. It can charge a USB-C device or a Lightning device, and the cable can be used to provide up to 60W, so it can be used to fast charge the iPhone and iPad with an appropriate charger.

The cable has a braided design for durability, and a leather strap for winding it up when it is not in use. Available in black/white, black, and a gold shade, the cable is priced at $50 and it can be ordered from the Native Union website.

Article Link: Native Union Launches 'Impossible' Dual USB-C and Lightning Charging Cable

 

[Macintosh Quadra 840av]

Hard pass. Way too expensive. I’ll just use one of each.

 

[macsplusmacs]

Orion splash-down, Fusion annoucement and now this...?

Great week.

 

[Neepman]

There are plenty of folks willing to pay 50 dollars not to carry around two cables they already have. Win!

 

[Apple_Robert]

I liked what I saw until I saw the price tag. $50 dollars is too much, in my opinion.

It is already sold out. The story must have been posted earlier elsewhere.

 

[Danfango]

Even I wouldn't buy that and I'm an idiot.

 

[imnotthewalrus]

WAY too rich for this Apple enthusiast.

 

[japanime]

Is a $20 Impossible Polishing Cloth available as an accessory so I can keep my $50 Impossible Cable clean?

 

[SwiftArtery]

 

[sshambles]

So I guess this solves the European decision on forcing USB-C in the next iPhone then…

 

[Soccertess]

Accessory company Native Union today announced the launch of the Belt Cable Duo, a dual-headed charging cable that offers both Lightning and USB-C charging ports, so it can be used with all of your devices.

These types of cables are not uncommon, but charging options that include both Lightning and USB-C chargers are generally USB-A cables, rather than USB-C. The Belt Cable Duo has an MFi-certified Lightning charging connector, a USB-C charging connector, and a USB-C connector to plug into a power adapter rather than a USB-A connector. Native Union says this is an "impossible" cable design that was not previously available until the launch of the Belt Cable Duo.

Though the cable has two heads, it is meant for charging a single device, so it is not a dual charging cable. It can charge a USB-C device or a Lightning device, and the cable can be used to provide up to 60W, so it can be used to fast charge the iPhone and iPad with an appropriate charger.

The cable has a braided design for durability, and a leather strap for winding it up when it is not in use. Available in black/white, black, and a gold shade, the cable is priced at $50 and it can be ordered from the Native Union website.

Article Link: Native Union Launches 'Impossible' Dual USB-C and Lightning Charging Cable

I like the concept but the price isn't right.

 

[tgwaste]

If it were dual charging then that would be something and worth $50.

 

[lk400]

Well that looks grotesque. And $50 for the abomination!

 

[blazerunner]

LOL, that price. The only people this company could convince to spend that kind of money are on Macrumors.

 

[ziggie216]

• Supports high-speed Power Delivery charging up to 60W for Type-C laptops & fast-charges your iPhone up to 50% iPhone in under 30 mins

yea... not buying even if it was cheaper

 

[ericwn]

So I guess this solves the European decision on forcing USB-C in the next iPhone then…

That will be solved by finally adding a USB-C port to the device itself, not to a charging cable.

Edit: oh, and that simple truth has already upset a few readers... 😂

 

[ikramerica]

Accessory company Native Union today announced the launch of the Belt Cable Duo, a dual-headed charging cable that offers both Lightning and USB-C charging ports, so it can be used with all of your devices.

These types of cables are not uncommon, but charging options that include both Lightning and USB-C chargers are generally USB-A cables, rather than USB-C. The Belt Cable Duo has an MFi-certified Lightning charging connector, a USB-C charging connector, and a USB-C connector to plug into a power adapter rather than a USB-A connector. Native Union says this is an "impossible" cable design that was not previously available until the launch of the Belt Cable Duo.

Though the cable has two heads, it is meant for charging a single device, so it is not a dual charging cable. It can charge a USB-C device or a Lightning device, and the cable can be used to provide up to 60W, so it can be used to fast charge the iPhone and iPad with an appropriate charger.

The cable has a braided design for durability, and a leather strap for winding it up when it is not in use. Available in black/white, black, and a gold shade, the cable is priced at $50 and it can be ordered from the Native Union website.

Article Link: Native Union Launches 'Impossible' Dual USB-C and Lightning Charging Cable

Or 2 cables for $38 and then you can charge 2 things.

 

[BGPL]

For $15.99, you can get something better.
Multi-Charging Cable

I have several of these things and they seem to be bulletproof.

 

[JMStearnsX2]

But will it charge two devices at a time?

 

[Villarrealadrian]

For the low low price of 50 bucks

 

[Böhme417]

From a normal cable standpoint, yes, this is too expensive. Looking at Native Union products in general, this seems about right.

I will say, though, their stuff is good quality and does last.

But will it charge two devices at a time?

Read the article?

 

[isugoo]

Good idea and good looking cable but we all now know that Apple is switching to USB-C in a couple of years with recent EU news. So I would just survive with 2 Cables for now till all switch to USB-C.

 

[winxmac]

Where's my micro USB?

 

[SnappleRumors]

It is already sold out. The story must have been posted earlier elsewhere.

Yeah, it was on 9to5 nine hours ago.

 

[rp100]

Where’s the money shot of an iPhone and Pixel charging at the same time?