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econgeeker · on July 23, 2011

The prevalence of off brand cables that work with these devices make me wonder about the allegations of a proprietary crypto chip.

I use modern iOS devices and the worst that's happened to me is one would claim that something wasn't an "authorized" cable when I plugged it into a USB port that didn't provide enough current. (plugging it into one that does-- totally off brand USB power plug) works, though.

jrockway · on July 23, 2011

The crypto chip lets the iOS device use some alternate signaling protocol over the dock connector. Charging is unrelated.