John Gruber unpacks a lot of detail on USB-C to Lightning cables, the MFi program, and his take on the likelihood of USB-C making the move to iPhone.
This is a terrific, put your feet up, grab a hot beverage, chock-full-of details read.
More on third-party USB-C to Lightning cables
I think he might be right about the iPhone not getting USB-C. USB-C has turned out to be so unpopular due to compatibility problems that it might be a nightmare to support, especially for a company that likes to control its ecosystem like Apple. Even if the problems are overstated, there’s still a perception problem.
I’m a bit surprised the iPad moved over, to be honest.