Connecting guitar to new imac

Just recieved the new 27" imac and i'm trying to connect my electric guitar. But there is no 3.5 audio input jack socket anymore just the 3.5 headphone socket? does this mean i have to buy a audio interface or a 6.5mm female to USB cable?

does this mean i have to buy a audio interface
Yup.
or a 6.5mm female to USB cable?
How's that supposed to work? Not without an audio interface somehow "integrated"...

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Whilst it may not be your fault I am afraid it appears that your post is on a forum which is not the best for your OS. It will save the time of the unpaid volunteers here, and may resolve your issue faster, if you could examine the list below and see if there is a more appropriate forum to which you could direct your question.
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Hmmmm....
Hum hum
Thanks for the quick reply and good morning !!
No problem and good afternoon
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