Lightning cable

Can you still use the lightning cable with the newest devices?

Posted on Dec 27, 2021 5:42 PM

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Phil0124

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Posted on Dec 27, 2021 5:48 PM

Depends on the device. iPhones, iPods, Keyboards, Mice, Apple TV remotes and the 9th generation iPad still use the Lightning cable.

iPad Mini 6, iPad Air 4, and both iPad Pros use a USB-C cable now so can’t use a Lightning cable anymore.

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Phil0124

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Dec 27, 2021 5:48 PM in response to Lorpie

Depends on the device. iPhones, iPods, Keyboards, Mice, Apple TV remotes and the 9th generation iPad still use the Lightning cable.

iPad Mini 6, iPad Air 4, and both iPad Pros use a USB-C cable now so can’t use a Lightning cable anymore.

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