Casemaker posts high-res potential look at Apple's new darker shade of 'iPhone 7'
A photo shared with AppleInsider allegedly shows the upcoming "iPhone 7" in a darker shade, possibly supporting rumors of a switch to "space black" instead of gray for Apple's flagship product.
The photo stems from casemaker MobileFun, which is already selling accessories despite the fact that Apple is only set to announce the new phone on Wednesday. The company didn't say anything about the source of the photo or when it was shot.
While the accessory maker suggested they believe the so-called "iPhone 7" is blue, it's possible that lighting or some other factor affected their interpretation of what appears to be a dark, almost black shade. Recent rumors have indicated that Apple will offer at least one shade of black, possibly two, including a matte option and a glossy "piano black."
Accordingly, Apple may be planning to abandon space gray in favor of the new, dark shades.
A handful of rumors have pointed to the chance of a blue iPhone this year. However, the few claims that have appeared could also be cases of misinterpretation.
Apple typically tweaks its color lineup for the iPhone every year, serving as an easy way to differentiate new models when the external appearance is generally the same. New colors from Apple are frequently popular --?last year, the new shade of rose gold for the iPhone 6s was said to have accounted for as much as 40 percent of preorders at launch.
The photo stems from casemaker MobileFun, which is already selling accessories despite the fact that Apple is only set to announce the new phone on Wednesday. The company didn't say anything about the source of the photo or when it was shot.
While the accessory maker suggested they believe the so-called "iPhone 7" is blue, it's possible that lighting or some other factor affected their interpretation of what appears to be a dark, almost black shade. Recent rumors have indicated that Apple will offer at least one shade of black, possibly two, including a matte option and a glossy "piano black."
Accordingly, Apple may be planning to abandon space gray in favor of the new, dark shades.
A handful of rumors have pointed to the chance of a blue iPhone this year. However, the few claims that have appeared could also be cases of misinterpretation.
Apple typically tweaks its color lineup for the iPhone every year, serving as an easy way to differentiate new models when the external appearance is generally the same. New colors from Apple are frequently popular --?last year, the new shade of rose gold for the iPhone 6s was said to have accounted for as much as 40 percent of preorders at launch.
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But then I'd also be much more excited about a blue back than a black or grey one. Different strokes.
I would prefer them to be either the same color as the phone or a shade darker.
And it would be great if it were a DLC coating like the Space Black Watch.
I'd pay more for that because it would pretty much eliminate the need for a case.
The problem with DLC is that the underlying metal needs to be very strong.
If it dents even slightly, the DLC coating will crack. And, being nearly as strong as diamond,
the loose DLC fragments are very effective abrasives. I talked with a guy who worked
with DLC on industrial bearings, and that's what he said.
So DLC on aluminum may not be practical. Too easy to dent it. Therefore, if there is a
DLC coating on iPhone 7, the enclosure would need to be stainless steel like the mid-range Watch.
All of which would add cost and weight. Thus DLC on iPhone 7 seems very unlikely. :-(
(Unless it is only available on a premium 256GB iPhone 7 Plus, for $100 more or something. :-( )
Yeah, depends on the location. In Canada, all of those labels are there on the phone. At least on my iPhone 6 they are. And that case maker is based in UK it seems, so maybe they require them too. Not entirely sure on that.
You have no idea what you want or what you like. If you saw a color-matched version, you'd probably take one glance and say NAH DISLIKE, IT SHOULD CONTRAST INSTEAD.
You're like a bunch of women arranging a living room.