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Real Reason Why the White iPhone 4 Is Delayed

Posted by samzenpus on from the no-phone-for-you dept.

tekgoblin writes "There have been numerous reasons why the White iPhone 4 may be delayed with one reason being the color mismatch between the home button and the body. Well this time there is another reason. A source has told CultofMac that the reason for the delay is a light leakage issue caused by the case being clear. Light from the case leaks into pictures taken by the back and front camera on the white iPhone 4, causing distorted pictures. This problem is non-existent on the black iPhone 4, because of its already black case, so Apple has been looking for a solution to this problem, thus the delay of the White iPhone 4 till spring of next year."

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  1. Good on ya Apple by Capt.DrumkenBum · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Fix it before you ship it.

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  2. Stupid by EkriirkE · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Put a mirror finish/coating the inside of the white glass. This will block light and create an epic glow (enhance the whiteness) that apple fanboys can pray to.

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  3. Re:This is news? by MightyYar · · Score: 4, Insightful

    If it was a story on the introduction of a new color, I'd agree with you. But this is interesting to those of us who develop products because of the tech issues involved.

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  4. Re:Another theory making the rounds by jason.sweet · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The distinction is very small. They could be trying to sell you a 12 pound "smart" phone running a stripped down version of Windows Me and IE6, but if Heidi Klum is standing there putting on cherry lip gloss, I guarantee you are at least checking how much cash is in you wallet.