Apple devices and accessories have always been high up the list of what scammers like to fake, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection just seized and destroyed more than $600,000 worth of fake Lightning cables, according to the Alaska Dispatch. Apparently, these weren't just off-brand, … [Read more...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seizes Fake Lightning Cables in Alaska
January 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Amazon Starts Selling AmazonBasics Lightning Cables
December 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
AmazonBasics is Amazon's house brand of cut price accessories, offering things like cables and bags on the cheap. Interestingly, they've now started offering Lightning Cables, too — but you can bet that these aren't okayed by Apple. … [Read more...]
Insanely Popular POP Kickstarter Killed Due To Apple Lightning Restrictions [u]
December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Remember POP? It was a very popular Kickstarter project that raised three times what it was looking for to create a mobile charging station. Unfortunately, Apple's restrictions around the new Lightning cables means that the project has had to be cancelled, and the people behind POP are now having to … [Read more...]
The First Official Lightning Accessories Come From Belkin
November 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
We've touched on all manner of knockoffs and third party attempts to replicate the Lightning cable and accessories here, but now we're finally starting to see the official versions of all of these devices. That's right, the first round of Apple sanctioned, third party, Lightning accessories have … [Read more...]
iPhone5Mod To Start Shipping Knockoff Lightning Cables In November
October 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
Earlier this month, we reported that iPhone5Mod had cracked the Lightning authentication system, and it now looks like they're ready to start taking orders and getting you cut-priced versions of cables. … [Read more...]
Apple Releases $49 Lightning To Video Adapters
October 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
With the unveiling of two new iPads that use the Lightning port, Apple has also quietly updated its line of video adapters to take into account the new plug. Newly added to the Apple Store are the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter. … [Read more...]
Apple To Talk Lightning With Manufacturers Nov 7-9
October 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sure, it looks like there will be unauthorized, third-party Lightning cables in the near future, but what if you want something you actually know will work? Two reports are indicating that Apple has set up a conference for MFi (made for iPhone/iPad/etc) manufacturers in China, running November 7-9. … [Read more...]
Chipworks Takes A Closer Look At Lightning Authentication Chip
October 16, 2012 by 2 Comments
The authentication chip built in to Apple's Lightning cable has been the topic of much discussion. We've peered inside it, looked at adapters, and are crossing our fingers for third party knockoffs. But now the folks at Chipworks have applied their expertise to the tiny authentication chip hidden … [Read more...]
What’s Inside The Lightning To 30-pin Adapter?
October 11, 2012 by 1 Comment
Yesterday and today saw those who ordered the Lightning to 30-pin Adapter get theirs delivered — but what's going on inside this nifty bit of tech to justify the $29 price? Double Helix cables has done a teardown of the adapter, which is posted at Gizmodo, and like every other piece of current … [Read more...]
Lightning Connector Cracked With New Dock
October 9, 2012 by 1 Comment
Well, that didn't take long. Here's a Lightning Connector enabled dock that appears to have found a way around Apple's new proprietary Lightning connection. Created by iPhone5Mod, if the video below is accurate, it handles all the functionality of the first party version. … [Read more...]
