Apple USB Power Adapter

Apple USB Power Adapters are marketed by Apple, each featuring a USB-A port that is rated for different age levels, depending on the power requirements of the mobile device.About Apple USB power adapters, Apple Support. 2021-09-23.
==Product history==
The first iPhone shipped on June 29, 2007 with the pre-existing iPod USB Power Adapter.iPhone - Accessories, Apple Inc. Archived 2007-07-01. The iPhone 3G shipped on July 11, 2008 with the first ultracompact 5- USB Power Adapter.iPhone 3G - Technical Specifications, Apple Inc. Archived 2008-07-21. The first iPad shipped on April 3, 2010 with a more powerful 10-watt adapter, using the larger form factor of the previous iPod USB adapter, along with a 6-foot Power Adapter Extension Cable.iPad - Technical Specifications, Apple Inc. Archived 2010-04-08.
===Supported devices===
Using a higher-rated charger than the power requirements of the device is fine, but vice-versa is not recommended.
*Apple 5W USB Power Adapter — iPad mini (1st to 4th gen), all iPhones, all USB-compatible iPods, all Apple Watch series.
*Apple 10W USB Power Adapter — The above and iPad (1st to 3rd gen) (discontinued).
*Apple 12W USB Power Adapter — The above and iPad (1st to 8th gen), iPad Air (1st to 3rd gen), iPad Pro (1st and 2nd gen).
===Supported cables===
*Apple 30-pin to USB Cable
*Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable
*Lightning to USB Cable
===Supported accessories===
The larger adapters (10W and above) have a removable "duckhead" that can be switched for use with different types of power connectors.
*Apple World Travel Adapter Kit
*Power Adapter Extension Cable
==Counterfeit adapters==
Apple USB Power Adapters are known to be frequently counterfeited. Apple offered a special program in which customers could trade in a counterfeit adapter for a genuine Apple version for the special price of 10 from August 6 to October 18, 2013 at an Apple retail store or Apple Authorized Service Provider.USB Power Adapter Takeback Program, Apple Inc. 2013-08-06.
==References==
==See also==
*USB-C Power Adapter, for higher wattage and fast charging devices.
==External links==
*Apple 12W USB Power Adapter at Apple
**Apple (iPad) 10W USB Power Adapter (archived 2012-09-01, 2010-04-12)
**Apple 5W USB Power Adapter
***Apple Ultracompact USB Power Adapter Exchange Program (2008-09-20)
***Apple 5W European USB Power Adapter Exchange Program (2014-06-13)
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