Apple Unveils New Fast-Charging USB-C Cables for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple released new 60W and 240W woven USB-C charge cables for iPhone 15, iPads, and Macs
Cables support up to 240W charging and USB 2 data transfer speeds
Designed for fast charging iPhone 15, iPad, and Mac models with USB-C ports
iPhone 15 Pro models support faster USB 3 transfer speeds up to 10Gbps
Cables available now for $19 (60W) and $29 (240W)

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