“Apple’s 1m USB-C to Lightning Cable, which allows faster charging for compatible iPhones and iPads, has been reduced in price,” Jeff Benjamin reports for 9to5Mac. “When the cable debuted, the original price was $25 for the 1m version, and $35 for the 2m version.”
“It appears that last month, Apple quietly dropped the price of the 1m USB-C to Lighting Cable by $6, going from $25 to $19,” Benjamin reports. “This change comes amid rumors that new iPhones will drop the USB-A-equipped Lightning to USB Cables in favor of USB-C cables that are able to facilitate faster charging.”
“Keep in mind that the USB-C to Lightning Cable is just one piece of the fast-charging puzzle. Users will also need a corresponding USB-C charger, such as Apple’s 29W USB-C Power Adapter. While the 29W adapter is capable of fast-charging newer iPhones, that adapter is geared more towards the iPad Pro, and it ships with the 12-inch MacBook,” Benjamin reports. “With this in mind, rumors are suggesting that Apple will introduce a new 18W USB-C Power Adapter with a new design.”
Read more in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: Perhaps the new 18W USB-C Power Adapter will take a bow with AirPower at WWDC’s kickoff on June 4th?
What’s AirPower? Another mythical Apple product that should’ve been shipped by now? I’m getting impatient.
And where ate the Apple Displays..
They are called “iPads”.
Why would you get impatient no one in their right mind will buy that product at $200 ridiculous for a charger
I noticed this when I purchased a 1m USB-C to lightning cable a few weeks back. I shopped around online and was surprised to see that Apple’s cable was competitively priced. Given the ease of warranty support, it was a no-brainer.
At the time, I actually asked the employees why the 1m cable was so much cheaper than the 2m cable (which is still $35). They didn’t know, but assured me they are functionally the same.
What Air Power? The phantom product line-up of Tim Cook? Just like Airplay 2 and Mac Pro?