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Apple Delays White iPhone Until Later this Year

Jul 23, 2010, 7:31 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Jul 23, 2010, 8:11 AM

Apple today issued a statement on the availability of the white iPhone 4. It said, "White models of Apple's new iPhone 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as a result they will not be available until later this year. The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected." Apple has also started refunding iPhone 4 owners who purchased a bumper through the online Apple Store. It is automatically crediting those customers' credit cards. Apple has also made an iPhone application available that will allow iPhone 4 owners to apply for a free case. Those who purchased an iPhone case before July 23 have until August 22 to make a claim for a refund.

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fredderf81

Jul 23, 2010, 12:54 PM

people will believe anything apple says

i honestly can not believe people are buying this explaination. complicated color of paint to mix?? really? thats why? i could take the iFail, i mean iPhone, in to home depot and have the paint clerk match the color in about 7 minutes. the issue here has nothing to do with the color. rest assured apple has plenty of white outter shells already sitting in a warehouse somewhere ready to snap on to a phone. the issue here is obviously the signal problems, which contrary to company statement, NOT every phone like the apple device has. in reality, most of the do not. there are also the lawsuits against apple and att to deal with, in addition to possible deals with other carriers to sell the phone (i really hate even calling it a phone, its a grea...
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bluecoyote

Wow! What analysis! Did you graduate from Hollywood Upstairs College of materials and design too?

Maybe you can run to Home Depot, Krylon a bunch of iPhone 4's, and sell them for a profit!

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famoussasjohn

stopped reading after
"in to home depot and have the paint clerk match the color in about 7 minutes. the issue here has nothing to do with the color."

i mean really? are you that dense?

fahrende

Jul 24, 2010, 6:47 PM

Somewhere, a hipster is trying to indifferently hide their disappointment

😁

Slammer

Jul 23, 2010, 8:26 AM

Fixing the Antennas.

I believe Apple is delaying this issue to fix the Antenna problem. The color of white in which Apple uses, does require a unique blend of color coordination. However, they will use this time to coat the antennas to resolve the reception on the iPhone4.

Apple would default if not utilizing this time to initiate a right for this wrong.

JB.

Snapper314

BINGO.

That seems to be the obvious answer to those who actually think for themselves and apply logic to that process.

😈

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bluecoyote

Jul 23, 2010, 11:46 AM

Browning

My guess is they're concerned about the browning of the white paint.

slolearner

bluecoyote said:
My guess is they're concerned about the browning of the white paint.

sure. 🙄

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muchdrama

bluecoyote said:
My guess is they're concerned about the browning of the white paint.

I'm concerned you even think about this.

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I.me

Jul 23, 2010, 7:49 AM

But when....

Sad news. No specific date to look forward too. I'm an early adapter to the iphone and usually buy every new model release.

I do hate the way they string people along. I may consider trying a Nokia handset, something I've always wanted to do.

GeeksAreBest

Maybe they're fixing the antenna in the white release and not intentionally stringing anyone along...

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