Apple May Soon Approve Third Party USB-C to Lightning Cables

Apple has informed developers participating in its MFi licensing program that it plans to approve third party USB-C to Lightning cables, reports Macotakara.

In order to make the cables, manufacturers will need to use a new C94 Lightning connector. The cable will be able to support a max 15W power supply specification for non-USB PD and 18W charging for USB PD.

It's said that Apple's USB-C to Lightning Cable (model A1703) use the C94 connector.


Apple is also updating its Lightning connectors for other cables.

Apple plans to move C48 Lightning connector to C89 Lightning connector, C68 Lightning connector to C78 Lightning connector, ​​C12 Lightning connector to C79 Lightning connector, the price will also be about $ 0.5 higher.

The site expects third part USB-C to Lightning cables to arrive in mid-2019.

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