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Leaked video of iPhone 18 Pro colors is likely fake

A video doing the rounds claims to show new iPhone 18 Pro models in retail store displays, including a dark cherry and a blue shade. But most sources think the footage is fake—likely showing convincing dummy units instead. The main leaks still point to dark cherry, sky blue, and possibly silver or black as this year’s Pro color options, but nothing as bright as last year’s Cosmic Orange.

Why it mattersLeaked footage ahead of Apple launches is a regular thing, but most supposed early looks turn out to be fakes or clever mockups. Color choices set the tone for months of device marketing—and resale.

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TechRadarForget Cosmic Orange — these are the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra colors you can expect this week, according to leaks1:30 PM9to5MaciPhone 18 Pro appears to show new colors in a retail store, but likely fake1:30 PM

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