inputs.text: starts great degrades quickly - update 3114these cables start great couple months regular use begin lose reliability sometimes need unplug plug back get work little longer begin see area wires meet lightning connector breaking pretty soon see wires cable breaks first cables got 1st generation failed quickly sent 2nd generation cables reliable worked longer failing reinforced thehem heat shrink helps not original cables came apple used heavily absolutely no issues not way use cables something rehemove cable phone pull plastic connector not cable quality simply not great would hopedoriginal review no issues far 2nd generation cables holding well not trouble charging syncing iphone 5 iphone 5s 6 3x3ft 3x6ft still good