Lightning debuted with the iPhone 5 in 2012 and ... full advantage of the new port on the costlier iPhones. One advantage that USB-C brings over other standards is charging speed.

charging your iPhone probably feels as automatic as breathing. But if your phone isn't charging when it's plugged in, there ...

But for iPhone versions 5 to 14, Lightning is the port you need a cable for. If you still have a charger with a USB-A port, consider upgrading to a USB-C charger as iPhone fast-charging only works ...