Apple’s products look great in white. It’s like a master piece. And thats why most of you have been waiting for iPhone 4 white despite its release in June. Well, here is a bad news. Apple has announced that the launch of white iPhone 4 will be delayed due to quality issues. They also said the availability of the more popular black models is not affected. Apple’s statement says the white ones “have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected”, so they will not be available until later this year. Later this year ?? No month, no date.
This is the second push. On June 23rd Apple said white would arrive in the second half of July. Then last week, at the antenna press conference, Apple said it was on track for the end of July. Now its later this year. Reports say the trouble is the white finish, it has to be opaque enough to look good and still let the signal through near the antenna.
One good news though. The free iPhone 4 Case Program app went live today, sign in with your iTunes or Apple ID and pick a Bumper or a case. If you bought your phone before today, apply by August 22nd. If you were waiting for white, we will post the moment Apple gives a date. So stay tuned.
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