Apple delivered bad news on Friday, announcing in an official statement that their White iPhone 4 model will be delayed until "later this year".
"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 announcement marks the second failed launch of the wildly popular white model phone since June.
Just one week ago, Steve Jobs confirmed at Apple's iPhone 4 press conference that the great White device which has been MIA since the June 24th launch, would start shipping at the end of July. That statement turned out to be completely untrue.
In a June press release, Apple admitted that ""White models of Apple's new iPhone 4 have proven more challenging to manufacture than expected."
It's possible that the company is choosing to launch the white model with ample quantities later, rather than releasing the device in limited force now. This move would also allow iPhone 4 to have a convenient second coming closer to holiday sales time for the retailer.
Maybe the wonky antenna issue will get a bit of a retooling during the extended downtime. But that's just wishful thinking. Regardless of the lame reasons for another painful delay, this news will serve up a huge disappointment for those pinning hopes on a heavy petting session with ol' whitie this summer.
Apple did insure everyone that "The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected." More popular? It's the only freakin option! How can it be "more popular"?
Black is the new white. Get used to it.
[Apple]
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