The perfect tech gift? Discounted lightning cables that won't fray.

There's no shortage of design features Apple nails when it comes to the iPhone. Its controls are intuitive. It can hold an impressive amount of apps and downloads. And its camera quality continues to get better and better. 

But there's one major design flaw many of us have been frustrated with since the iPhone's inception: its proprietary charging cables, which are prone to fraying. 

But where Apple falls short, other companies are excelling. Take these six durable lightning cables, for instance. 

These heavy-duty lightning cables, which can charge up your smartphone quickly and safely, are designed to stand the test of time, as well as deliver other cool features. Many of them are braided to withstand yanking, twisting, stretching, or the occasional drop. And a variety of the accessories below also come in extra long designs, so you don't have to hover over an outlet to use your phone while it's charging.  Read more...