How to connect an iphone to mac via usb?

How do you connect an iphone to mac via usb?

IPhones, as well as iPods, will come with an apple USB cable. You can also buy them. This plugs into both the computer and the iPhone. The iPhone 5 uses a different cable than other apple products. The ipod touch 5 and the ipad 4 also use the new "lightning" connector.

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