Actual or Faux? Lightning to USB-C Cables for Earlier iMacs Proven in ‘Unreleased’ Colours

Apple fanatic @StellaFudge as we speak shared images of USB-C to Lightning cables in six “unreleased” colours, together with what seems to be teal, blue, purple, yellow, pink, and orange. He mentioned Apple allegedly deliberate to incorporate the cables with Apple silicon Macs, however the cables have by no means been launched in these actual shades.

“They’re darker, extra vibrant, and the usually white plastic has an identical colour tint,” he mentioned.

Given the cables have a Lightning connector, meaning they might have been included with iMac fashions with the M1 chip or M3 chip, if they’re genuine. The most recent iMac with the M4 chip comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable to be used with the brand new USB-C Magic equipment.

The wording of the social media submit makes it sound like these cables had been designed by Apple, and in the end by no means launched, however there’s a risk that they may very well be knockoff cables created by a 3rd social gathering. A comparable photograph of colourful USB-C cables surfaced final yr, however the rumor that they might be included with iPhone 15 fashions proved to be inaccurate. It’s potential that these cables had been counterfeit too, however we can’t say for positive.

Apple has included color-matching cables with the iMac because the M1 mannequin launched in 2021, however they’ve brighter, pastel colours.

Contemplating that Apple by no means launched these deeper-colored cables, at greatest, or they’re knockoffs, at worst, their existence does not likely imply an excessive amount of ultimately. Nonetheless, it is a enjoyable take a look at one thing which may have been.

@StellaFudge has additionally shared varied unreleased Apple Watch bands previously.