A:AnswerYes it does. Mine has lasted me for 6 months. It would have lasted longer but I gave it to my daughter and she has had it for Months also. This brand is all I buy from now on. Works better than the ones at the apple store
A:AnswerYes, this cable will absolutely do that. And, if your iPod is running low, it'll still charge while playing your music through your sound system.