It's a USB-C cable. USB-C is great. It can transfer data, power, video, audio, and it's not limited to one manufacturer, like Apple's Lightning cables. Finally, a universal connector has arrived.

USB-C is an amazing standard for cable hardware, with its flippable shape, but it can cause confusion. Here's how to troubleshoot ...

A, Micro-USB, USB-C, Mini-USB, and Lightning cables—what they do, how fast they are, and which devices they’re best for.

Most Lightning cables transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds, although there are some reports of USB 3.0 speeds with newer models. But we don't really know how fast Lighting is since it's proprietary ...