text: Normally have a problem with cord fraying and get about 1 year out of a cord. Bought these hoping the would solve that problem. They did. HOWEVER. the first one stopped charging after about 2 Months of Use. the second stopped after about 4 months. I have them plugged in behind my bed for night time charging. Just started to use the 3rd. Seems like the Contacts on the phone side of the cord wear out prematurely. my original apple cord still works. NOT RECOMMENDED