Apple changes up colors: 'space gray' comes to iPhone 5s & iPods
This year's flagship iPhone will no longer come in black and slate, as Apple has instead switched to a lighter shade dubbed "space gray." The same color option is also now available on the iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle.

The new "space gray" iPhone 5s will join the silver and gold models when Apple's flagship handset goes on sale next Friday, Sept. 20. Last year, the iPhone 5 was available in white and black.
The change means the iPhone 5s is no longer available in true black, with Apple instead opting to change the aluminum back and sides to a lighter shade of gray. The glass back and front of the device remain black.
The new "space gray" color option is not limited to the iPhone 5s, however: Apple also launched new iPod models on Thursday featuring the new color. Gray versions of the iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod shuffle are all available to purchase from Apple's website.
One device that doesn't come in "space gray" is the newly announced iPhone 5c. Apple has instead opted to take a more colorful approach with its polycarbonate iPhone, with vibrant shades of green, blue, yellow and red being joined by a white option.

The new "space gray" iPhone 5s will join the silver and gold models when Apple's flagship handset goes on sale next Friday, Sept. 20. Last year, the iPhone 5 was available in white and black.
The change means the iPhone 5s is no longer available in true black, with Apple instead opting to change the aluminum back and sides to a lighter shade of gray. The glass back and front of the device remain black.
The new "space gray" color option is not limited to the iPhone 5s, however: Apple also launched new iPod models on Thursday featuring the new color. Gray versions of the iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod shuffle are all available to purchase from Apple's website.
One device that doesn't come in "space gray" is the newly announced iPhone 5c. Apple has instead opted to take a more colorful approach with its polycarbonate iPhone, with vibrant shades of green, blue, yellow and red being joined by a white option.
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First-gen throwback, and I feel fine.
Maybe this will be a hybrid of the slate and silver ?
Sounds like BMW color: Space "Gay"
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I love how when the plastic iPhone is released its called polycarbonate but when talking about any polycarbonate Samsung phone its plastic. And yes, the Samsung Galaxy S4, S3 and Note 2 are all polycarbonate.
I really like the move towards dedicated processors for specific tasks. Similar to the X8 and S800. It's definitely the future.
It's interesting. I wonder if Apple will change/offer the iPads in these colors? Well, specifically, the Space Gray. I could see a retina Space Gray mini in my hands...
iPhone 5c is a joke imo. Since they differentiate 5s from 5 for new colors, why don't they just keep 5 as a mid-tier? I can understand that they don't need to make 8GB 5c for lower tier because of the 4s, but would it have to be 5c for this year? I don't see Apple selling a lot of iPhone 5c in the next few months with current price scheme and no China mobile carrier subsidy
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Then how come a Samsung feels plasticy and Apple feels solid, well build, natural? This cannot be fanboyism. I'll take a
pepsismartphone-case test to prove I can tell the difference.That's news to me... I always saw it advertised as "charcoal."
Methinks he doth stomp his foot and pout too much!
Be prepared to be shocked shitless before Christmas. The 5C will be a runaway success... Although I find the camera specs on the 5S to be highly tempting come upgrade time!
"CUPERTINO, CA—At a highly anticipated press event at its Silicon Valley headquarters Tuesday afternoon, tech giant Apple officially unveiled to the public a panicked and completely idea-free man."
http://www.theonion.com/articles/apple-unveils-panicked-ideafree-man-at-launch-even,33814
Get the 5C in white and slip on the black cover for a nice contrast... It really is a nice combo.
I especially liked the oblique reference to Steve Jobs at the end of the article.
I prefer the black style of the previous model:
Maybe it won't show up scuffs so easily but I liked the darker shade.
And nobody realizes that this is likely a direct response to the iPhone 5 scuffing issues at launch?