And does your Apple rig need one?
What Is a Lightning Connector?
The cable itself is small with a thin Lightning adapter on one side and astandard USB-A adapteron the other.
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What Can the Lightning Connector Do?
The cable is primarily used to charge the rig.
The USB port on an older computer may not supply enough power to charge an iPhone or iPad.
The Lightning connector does more than just transmit power.
The Lightning connector can also transmit audio.
Starting with the iPhone 7, Apple ditched the headphone connector in its smartphone lineup.
Why Does the Mac Include a Lightning Cable?
What Else Does It Work With?
Alternatively, use small needle-nose pliers to dig out the broken connector.
