Bad news for folks who have been waiting for the launch of the white iPhone 4. Apple has announced that the release of the white colored version of the new iPhone has been delayed once again due to challenges in the manufacturing process.
This is quite disappointing as Apple's CEO Steve Jobs had announced last week at the special iPhone 4 press conference that the white iPhone 4 will be available at the end of the month.
In a statement released on Friday, Apple wrote:
"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."
There have been several speculations surrounding the actual reason behind the inordinate delay. Some industry observers have indicated potential quality control issues arising due to the white coloring on the front glass panel of iPhone 4. However, several others in the industry point out to the possibility for the delay to be linked with the new iPhone's antenna reception issue.
Jay Yarrow from the Silicon Alley Insider speculates that an indefinite delay in launch could simply be economics at play. He points out that the free bumper cases are at the moment only available to customers who make their purchase before September 30, 2010. This could mean that the company is working on a solution for the antenna issue and that the white iPhone could come equipped with these fixes. Yarrow writes:
"Apple doesn't want to give away iPhone 4 cases forever, and it's too late to radically overhaul the design of the phone. The most logical fix, from an outsider's perspective, is to add some sort of clear insulating material to the metal band. Apple can preserve the look and feel of the iPhone 4 and fix the antenna problem. Rather than ship white iPhones and ship free cases, why not just ship them once with whatever fix Apple is planning?"
Have you been waiting for the white iPhone 4? Are you planning to wait or will you buy the black iPhone 4 due to the indefinite delay?
[via Business Insider]
Gluess I'll just keep my black ip4
Ugh I think I might just settle for a black iPhone. I only wanted white because I'm getting tired of looking at the same front design since the first iPhone. Maybe they are running into the whole yellowing issue the 3GS first had jk. I'm sure they're trying to solve the antenna problem. Screw it! I'm down for a free case.
I think its the different elements in the white coating ie aluminum oxide and such that are needed to create the complicated white pigment. That may causing even more antenna signal issues for apple, this is like paint on glass not moulded plastic like older versions.
once you go black…you never go back….
It's White. What is the big deal. People who buy it just because it is White are sadly lacking in their personal lives. In fact the same is true for people who buy iPhone 4 because they must have one because the media tells them how much better their life will be.
u sound retarded
You sound way retarded. Like a guy who owns a shitty phone with another carrier and jealousy has struck.
so what's your excuse for buying one then….
that is so fucking funny lol.
Dude, don't hate on him. Be grateful that he even makes jailbreaks for us at all.
delayed? manufacturing issues? antenna problem you say? back to the drawing board fellas'
hello to Android!! I m done with iphone.. maybe i will switch again in next 2 yrs.. i feel everything is same … i like something really new..
yeah i just switch to the samsung captivate and love it. only thing i can see why people wont is the lack of high end games but all the apps are there… but i gave my wife my iphone and she likes it a lot more than my android because she isnt that techy and its easier for her…. android almost gives the user too much power…
More popular black iphone model??? Its the ONLY option customers bye. Dumbasses lol
No you don't cos the coons give you a STD.
I definitely think that the delay has to do with the antenna problem. Their current position, i.e. claiming that competitor smart phones suffer from the same problem and giving a free bumper that destroys the iPhone 4 design is not sustainable.
I think that Apple will start selling the white iPhone 4 only when they will have a solution for the antenna problem.
So, I prefer to keep my 3GS and wait for the white iPhone 4 instead of buying now a black one, not for the color, but for the fix of the antenna problem.
Consider also that once the antenna problem will be fixed, early iPhone 4 with the antenna problem will see their second hand value drop a lot.
well i am gonna hold off a week or 2 to see if a date gets announced, i really would like to have the white but if there talking december as opposed to say september or maybe even october then i will just settle for the black one and hit up the white one next year
If Apple announced they would release tha iPhone 4 in white in December that would be crazy. I think if thats tha case wait off till tha iPhone 5 comes out in June lol.
Your girl didn't seem to mind.
Look no matter what Apple does they will continue to dig their own grave. I mean it does have some great features but white or not the iPhone 4 has major design flaws. Design should never come before function and usability. Apple seems to have forgotten that.
I mean the iPhone 4 held the number one spot in the top ten ranking on pc world. Once Apple gave that press conference they took it down with out explanation. However, http://getyourgadgetsgoing.com/ took a look into it. The results are rather interesting.
I am waiting fore it for a long time to have one for me but Apple just …….!
Not a great info for all apple lover they got hurt as i am ……
but keep up the good work thanx
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