A USB 3.0 to Lightning cable is a type of cable that can connect Apple devices with a Lightning connector (such as iPhones, iPads, AirPods, and iPods) to a computer’s USB 3.0 port or other USB 3.0-enabled devices. The USB 3.0 to Lightning cable allows for fast data transfer speeds when syncing data between the device and the computer, as well as fast charging of the device’s battery using power from a USB 3.0 port or compatible charging adapter.