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Score a smart cable that charges devices safely [Deals]

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This Lightning cable upgrade offers extra reach, overcharge protection, high speed charging and more.
This Lightning cable upgrade offers extra reach, overcharge protection, high speed charging and more.
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The standard Lightning cable comes with a number of shortcomings. It’s short in length, vulnerable to nicks or fraying, and can’t keep track of what its charging or when it’s done. This extra long smart cable offers an upgrade on all those fronts.

Scosche’s new USB-C to Lightning cable packs fast 1-2 punch

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Scosche StrikeLine
The Strike Line charging cable delivers power quickly.
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Scosche Industries unfurled its first line of USB-C to Lightning power cables, which will bring a 1-2 data-power punch to iPhones and iPads.

Pair the new StrikeLine cable with Scosche’s USB-C PowerVolt charger and get a fully charged iOS device three times faster than a regular charger.

Treat yourself to a Lightning cable that lasts [Deals]

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This Lightning cable is built tough, with 5 feet of length for extra flexibility and reach.
This Lightning cable is built tough, with 5 feet of length for extra flexibility and reach.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Our mobile devices depend on a single cable for power and data. So it’s a drag that they’re so prone to break and fray. Instead of constantly replacing the standard Lightning cables from Cupertino, here’s your chance to snag one that’s built to stand the test of time.

This cheap Lightning-to-USB-C cable is better than Apple’s [Review]

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Anker PowerLine II USB-C Cable with Lightning Connector
There’s no reason to get Apple’s Lightning-to-USB-C cable when Anker’s is at least as good for less money.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Anker is taking pre-orders for a Lightning-to-USB-C cable that costs much less than Apple’s version. We tested this new accessory to see how quickly it can charge an iPhone to be sure it’s a reasonable copy and not just a cheap knockoff.

Read on to see how well the Anker Powerline II USB-C cable stood up to our tests.

There’s still time to score the best iPhone gear of 2018 [Deals]

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We've rounded up the best iPhone accessories of 2018, all available at massive discounts.
We've rounded up the best iPhone accessories of 2018, all available at massive discounts.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

There are just hours left in 2018, which could be good news or bad news depending on how you look at it. But one thing that’s definitely great is the opportunity to look back at the best gear of the year. So we’ve rounded up some of the best deals on accessories for iPhone, from wireless charging hubs to ultra durable charging cables, camera upgrades and more. Most are discounted by half or more, so read on for details:

Cheaper Lightning-to-USB-C cables launching sooner than expected

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Lightning cables that plug into USB-C ports charge your iPhone more quickly.
Lightning cables that plug into USB-C ports charge your iPhone more quickly.
Photo: Apple

You could be able to get your hands on less expensive, but still MFi certified, Lightning-to-USB-C cables more quickly than first thought. Apple is allowing third-party manufacturers to produce these, and shipments could start in just a few months.

These cables allow iPhones and older iPads to charge far more quickly than Lightning-to-USB-A ones.

Snag awesome Apple accessories for a fraction the price [Deals]

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Get on top of your holiday shopping with some of the best deals on awesome Apple accessories.
Get on top of your holiday shopping with some of the best deals on awesome Apple accessories.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Want to enhance the goodness you get from your Apple devices? So do we, so we’ve rounded up four of the best deals on Apple accessories in the Cult of Mac Deals, just in time for the holidays. There’s a USB-connected microscope camera, a visual-first planner, an ultra-strong charging cable, and more. Read on for details:

This Lightning cable combines tangle-free with extra reach [Deals]

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Cloth Lightning Cables
Never be too far from a charge with this 10-foot MFi-certified lightning cable
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Apple’s standard Lightning cables are the lifelines for our iDevices. But they’re not perfect, prone to frays and tears, getting tangled, and coming up short with reach. So this extra long, tangle-free Lightning cable is worth checking out.

Kase ultrathin iPhone cases and Lightning cables prove simplicity is sexy

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These Kase ultrathin iPhone X cases live up to the sleek simplicity of Apple design philosophy.
These ultrathin iPhone X cases live up to the sleek simplicity of Apple design philosophy.
Photo: Kase

This post is presented by Kase.

One of the main reasons to get an iPhone is the sleek, minimalist design. But plenty of the other necessaries — protective cases, replacement charging cables, etc. — look like afterthoughts or add-ons. Apple puts plenty of time and care into creating devices that prove pleasing to the eyes and hands, and we all pay plenty of money to enjoy them.

Anyone looking for Apple-worthy design and durability can dig this line of cases and cables from Kase.

This charging cable extends your phone’s battery life [Deals]

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This smart charging cable automatically cuts off power when your phone is charged, extending its battery life.
This smart charging cable automatically cuts off power when your phone is charged, extending its battery life.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

It’s frustrating to know that just charging your phone could be shortening its life. Leaving it plugged in too long, letting it get too hot, and other common mistakes are bad for battery’s longevity. There’s enough on our minds these days, so let this cable worry about keeping your iPhone healthy.

Stock up on stretchy, Apple-certified Lightning cables [Deals]

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This pair of Apple-certified Lightning cables cost a fraction the usual price, and keep clutter to a minimum.
This pair of Apple-certified Lightning cables cost a fraction the usual price, and keep clutter to a minimum.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Owning an iPhone means owning the fact that you’ll have to constantly replace flimsy Lightning cables. Their soft white coating is prone to fraying and tearing, and of course they’re easy to lose. So it’s nice when high quality backup cables don’t cost high quality prices.

Week’s best Apple deals: Save on iPad Pro, iPhone 7 and accessories!

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ipad pro
The 10.5-inch iPad Pro is a real screamer (and it's on sale now for the best price we've ever seen).
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This week, you can go pro and upgrade your iPad, or snag a sweet deal on a refurbished iPhone. Plus, get an app that tracks cryptocurrencies — for free! You’ll find those bargains and more in our roundup of the week’s best Apple deals.

How to spot a fake Lightning cable

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Use the cable that came with your iPhone as a reference to spot fake Lightning cables.
Use the cable that came with your iPhone as a reference to spot fakes.
Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac

Who cares if that cheap charging cable you buy is a fake? It’s just a cable, right? Maybe, maybe not. A fake Lightning cable could contain malware, for instance. Or it could be miswired, damaging your iPhone the way a miswired USB power cable can destroy a laptop computer.

The best case is that your device may not sync or charge. The worst case is that your iPhone could get damaged, or the cable could overheat and set fire to your home while you sleep. Here’s how to make sure a Lightning cable is legit.

Juice up your iPhone in style with these accessories [Deals]

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Take your iOS charging to the next level with these awesome accessories.
Take your iOS charging to the next level with these awesome accessories.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

iOS devices are sleek and stylish and exciting to use. But none of those terms usually apply to charging them up. So we’ve rounded up some of the slickest charging accessories for iPhone. From a walnut-lined Qi charger, to an understated wireless charging pad, and a pair of eye-catching Lightning chargers. There’s something here that can juice up anyone’s charging game.