This Tera Grand Apple C89 MFi Certified Lightning to USB Sync and Charging cable lets you connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to charge your device or sync with your media library. Built with Apple's new, upgraded C89 Lightning connector and smart chip. Apple's new C89 connector improves on Apple's previous C48 connector by adding more durability, more reliable, faster charging and built in protection from overheating and overcharging ensuring the safety of your Apple device and cable.