apple iOS 7 blocking third-party cables

Apple iOS 7 now blocking some third-party Lightning cables after earlier warning shot
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apple iOS 7 blocking third-party cables
Apple is blocking non-certified Lightning cables from charging iPhones running iOS 7. The move is line with a warning from the Cupertino giant, issued during the launch of an iOS 7 pre-release version.

apple iOS 7 blocking third-party cables

Certified cables from Apple contain a chip which allows them to get authenticated by the new OS. Some non-certified cables with cracked chips are still said to be working with iOS 7, though future updates are likely to put an end to this.