Anker Taking Preorders for USB-C to Lightning Cable With Fast Charging

February 5, 2019 |Connectivity

Anker began taking preorders Monday for its first Powerline II USB-C to Lightning cable. The cable is designed for an iPhone 8 and later smartphone and can deliver up to a 50 percent charge in 30 minutes when paired with a USB-C Power Delivery charger, it said. Special shielding is said to extend the life of the cable. Delivery of the $16 charger is slated for Feb. 20.