iPhone 18 color 'leak' from fake account appears to be camera protector, not component
Recent rumors regarding the iPhone 18's color have been linked to a fake account impersonating a former leaker. The supposed leak appears to be nothing more than painted camera protectors rather than actual components. Experts advise ignoring such fake accounts to avoid spreading misinformation.
- ▪The latest leak was attributed to a fake account impersonating a now-defunct Apple leaker.
- ▪The image in question is believed to be a camera protector rather than an actual iPhone component.
- ▪The original leaker, Majin Bu, had a history of accurate leaks but disappeared after attempting to sell cases for an unreleased iPhone.
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Rumor iPhone 18 color 'leak' from fake account appears to be camera protector, not component Wesley Hilliard 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Fri May 22 2026, 04:19 PM EDT · 2 minute read iPhone 17 Pro Max has a unibody rear case. Note the design of the plateau here. Rumor Score 💩 B#$&(*it. The latest "leak" from someone impersonating a now-defunct leaker appears to be nothing more than painted lens covers, especially considering the modern iPhone design has a unibody case. Majin Bu was once a prominent Apple leaker who had some accurate leaks. After attempting to sell cases for an unreleased iPhone, the leaker disappeared, and a copycat has risen in its stead.
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