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January 10th, 2013, 09:35 GMT · By

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Apple Intros New Thunderbolt Cable for iPhone and iPad

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Apple has quietly introduced a new Thunderbolt cable for iPhone and iPad users looking to achieve blazing-fast data transfer between their iDevices and their personal computers.

Previously available as a $49/€49 accessory, the existing Apple Thunderbolt cable (2.0 m) is now priced at $39/€39. The company hasn’t stated a reason for the price drop, but I’m sure no one’s complaining.

In addition to the price cut, Apple quietly introduced a new Thunderbolt cable that’s a bit shorter and also a bit cheaper. For people who only require a half-a-meter cord, the new Apple Thunderbolt Cable (0.5 m) sells for $29/€29 and is currently “in stock” over at Apple’s US online store.

Cupertino says, “Use the Apple Thunderbolt Cable to connect your Thunderbolt-equipped peripherals to your iMac, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air.”

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Comment #1 by: ahoudini on 10 Jan 2013, 12:34 UTC reply to this comment

How does this connect to iPad or iPhone's lightning connector?


Comment #2 by: Clavace on 20 Jan 2013, 16:00 UTC reply to this comment

I think the .5 m cable should have been included in my iPhone 5.


Comment #3 by: Ljh08 on 07 Feb 2013, 08:37 UTC reply to this comment

This article is totally inaccurate ... Thunderbolt has nothing to do with I OS devices ... It is Mac PC only

Comment #3.1 by: Filip Truta on 07 Feb 2013, 08:48 GMT

The cable is Lightning (iOS connector) on one end, and Thunderbolt (Mac connector) on the other.

It's pretty much the same as the cable that ships with your iOS device, only it replaces USB end with a Thunderbolt plug ;)

Lightning stays in place across all cables for new-generation iOS devices.

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