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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by shagie on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @05:24PM (#34989185)
Given the reviews and experiences from https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AFLICGQRF6BR... - absolutely, they're a dodgy retailer (and resell dodgy items). I would suggest buying only appropriately branded cables (which incidentally includes Amazon Basics). Though personally, for any cable that matters, I've spent the premium and purchased it from Apple as I'm fairly certain I am getting exactly what I am getting.
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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by Eisenstein on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @07:31PM (#34990383)
So you have no refutation to my point. Your contribution was 'yeah they can be faked, just like USB-C, but I only buy real ones'.
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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by shagie on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @09:00PM (#34990966)
I'd be willing to buy a mfi certified cable on amazon. Apple enforces those.

You will be hard pressed to find a MFI certified cable in the above linked reviews that is rated poorly for spec.

You may find "compatible" ( https://www.amazon.com/TROND-Charger-Resistor-Charging-Chrom... ) - but not certified ( https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx1KDZKVM4Y5KYE/ref=ask... )

Would I trust buying an off brand usb cable that lacks MFI certification? Nope.

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