Why Apple's Lightning to USB-C adapter isn't worth it
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The Apple Pencil USB-C adapter is taking me to new dongle heights
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Why Apple's Lightning to USB-C adapter isn't worth it
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The iPhone 15 Is Switching to USB-C. Here's What That Means.
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Apple's Problem with Broken Lightning Cables, by Tim Ventura, Mac O'Clock
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Has Apple's Lightning to USB Adapter Stopped Working After Updating to iOS 16.5? You're Not Alone
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How (and Why) to Charge Your iPhone With USB-C
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iPhone Shift Brings USB-C Closer to Universal Connector
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The strange limitations of the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter
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The Best Lightning Cables for iPhone and iPad of 2024
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Anker USB-C to Lightning Audio Adapter Review
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I bought a load of cheap iPhone Lightning cables, and all but one were awful
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What iPhone 15's switch to USB-C charging cables means for you - The Washington Post
The best USB-C cables and adapters
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Lightning cable recycling and donations better than trashing them