Akiba Spill] Reversible connector cables for both Lightning and microUSB are now on sale.

Akiba Koho" is an irregular column introducing PC parts and digital gadgets that the Akiba Research Institute staff found interesting during interviews.

Lightning & microUSB 2in1 Cable", a charging and communication cable compatible with both Lightning and microUSB, is now on sale at IOSYS Akiba Chuodori Store.

The "Lightning & microUSB 2in1 Cable" has reversible Lightning/microUSB connectors and can be used with both iOS and Android devices.

I f you keep it in your bag together with a mobile battery, you can use it in a pinch (when your phone battery runs out)...

That girl: "Oh, my phone battery is about to run out..."
Me: "Do you want to charge it with the mobile battery if you want?
That girl: "Your phone is Android, right?　Mine is an iPhone..."
Me: "This cable works for both iPhone and Android... you see?
That girl: "Wow!　That's nice!"

You're sure to get a favorable impression! (probably)

Note that according to the store that sells it, "It has been tested with iOS 9.3, but since it is not an MFi licensed product, it may become unusable due to OS updates.

The price is 599 yen (tax included) and comes in three colors: black/white/pink.