inputs.text: apple mfi certified tested syncs charge iphone 5 5s ipad air - excellent inexpensive alternative apple lightning cablethis ixcc lightning cable apple mfi licensedcertified means manufactured meet apples standards requirements none certified cables usually poorly made develop syncingcharging issues produce errorsthe cable virtually identical one apple includes devices lightning plug size apples unlike example amazon basics lightning cable also mfi certified wider plug ixcc cable wider plug cause issues cases since opening case might small wider plug ixcc cable work casesthe construction metal part lightning plug also identical one made apple lesser quality lighting cable metal plugs made separate metal components fused make plug ixcc cable made one metal element without seams gaps see photo comparisonive tested ixcc cable macbook chargers home works without issues charging syncing iphone 5s iphone 5 ipad air