This "untitled" cable is quite long and seems to work well. It lights up when connected to your phone to let you know it's working. The lights move faster the more charge is required. While the phone is charging, the light will slow down and eventually turn off when the phone is fully charged. The cable feels durable and has a "rubber" coating. The connectors are strong and should not bend or break with regular use. This cable seems to work just as well as the Apple cable that came with the phone. It doesn't get hot like other "non-brand" cords I've tried. I don't use it for the iPad because it charges this device too slowly. It didn't get hot but instead charged the iPad for much longer than the Apple cable. I would recommend it for the iPhone though.