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		Gigachad on May 7, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: EU sends Apple stark warning over USB-C charging o... Lightning cables are USB 2.0. I think you'll find every USB-C cable supports the USB 2 feature set.

crote on May 7, 2023 [–]

In theory, yes. The specification mandates that all USB-C cables must have 2.0 wires, but in practice some cheap brands have invented "charge-only" cables which lack them.

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