This is an official Apple USB-C to Lightning cable. It is a new, unused item that came with the purchase of an iPhone. ========================= You can use it to connect devices with a Lightning connector to devices with a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port for syncing and charging, or to charge an iPad with a USB-C port. You can also use this cable with Apple USB-C power adapters of 18W, 20W, 29W, 30W, 61W, 87W, and 96W to charge your iOS devices and take advantage of the fast-charging feature on some iPhone and iPad models. iPhone/iPad/Charging Cable