Apple Releases (PRODUCT) RED Bumper for iPhone 4S/4

MacRumors · Aug 14, 2012, 08:34 AM

Just a month before Apple is expected to introduce a redesigned iPhone, the company has launched a new (PRODUCT) RED bumper for the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4. Priced at $29 in the United States, the new red bumper joins the other six colors that have been available since the launch of the iPhone 4 in June 2010: black, white, blue, pink, orange, and green. The new red bumper's imminent launch was reported by 9to5Mac.

The new bumper is currently shipping in 4-6 business days from Apple's online store.

Apple has participated in the (PRODUCT) RED campaign against AIDS for a number of years, first introducing a red iPod nano in late 2006. The company has continued to offer several different (PRODUCT) RED items since that time, currently supporting the project with red iPod nano models, red iPad Smart Covers and Smart Cases, and now the red iPhone bumper. At an Apple town hall meeting for employees back in February, Tim Cook noted that sales of (PRODUCT) RED Apple products have generated over $50 million for the charity.

Article Link: Apple Releases (PRODUCT) RED Bumper for iPhone 4S/4

labman · Aug 14, 2012, 08:35 AM

must be a slow rumor day!

xenotek · Aug 14, 2012, 08:35 AM

Would look better with a white iPhone than a black one.

jamesjingyi · Aug 14, 2012, 08:35 AM

Hmmmm shall I buy....
Nah

nick_elt · 08:49 AM

what if this is the Iphone 5???????

samcraig · Aug 14, 2012, 08:36 AM

Good timing given that they just got press for having layoffs.

guzhogi · Aug 14, 2012, 08:36 AM

Didn't the U2 iPod also help (PRODUCT) RED?

Arcus · Aug 14, 2012, 08:37 AM

Awww....why the negativity. Anything done to help is worthwhile.

basesloaded190 · Aug 14, 2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenotek

Would look better with a white iPhone than a black one.

Does look pretty cool.

Steve.P.JobsFan · Aug 14, 2012, 08:38 AM

All these iPhone bumper colors, reminds me of that old rainbow iMac advertisement in the 90's.

iMac Commercial - Colors - YouTube

Arcus · Aug 14, 2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labman

must be a slow rumor day!

Site Title: MacRumors - News and rumors you care about.

So obviously you dont care but it does fit the site.

pacohaas · Aug 14, 2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcus

Awww....why the negativity. Anything done to help is worthwhile.

Would be nice if they released an actual red one along with white and black for those of us who don't need or like the bumpers.

twietee · Aug 14, 2012, 08:38 AM

Can I get it at Toys 'R us?

sbrhwkp3 · Aug 14, 2012, 08:39 AM

I'm sure they'll fly off the shelves with the iPhone 5 imminent. And no, it won't be the iPhone 6 you losers.

brucku · Aug 14, 2012, 08:39 AM

Looks like the 4S will stick around for the next generation as the entry level iPhone. This isn't a shocker but there is no way Apple would release an accessory for a device they are discontinuing in a month.

pensoftware · Aug 14, 2012, 08:40 AM

I'm fine with these products, but I hate it when someone corners me on a bus and asks why I didn't buy it to support charity. Well, why didn't you just donate instead of having to purchase something to feel good?

usersince86 · Aug 14, 2012, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacohaas

Would be nice if they released an actual red one along with white and black for those of us who don't need or like the bumpers.

Hadn't thought of it, but a red iPhone would be eye-catching!

Jayse · Aug 14, 2012, 08:40 AM

Stop this nonsense Apple and release the next iphone already!

eternlgladiator · Aug 14, 2012, 08:40 AM

It's about time even though the new iPhone is imminent. Odds are they'll keep the 4 and 4S around for another year anyways so why not.

ganymedes13 · Aug 14, 2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samcraig

Good timing given that they just got press for having layoffs.

That would really be lousy timing since there are more people after the layoffs who can't afford to buy it.

24601 · Aug 14, 2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basesloaded190

Does look pretty cool.

Thanks for the pic. I've been wanting this Red bumper for sometime. I prefer a naked phone but the Red on White will get me protecting the phone a bit more.

TheMacPotato · Aug 14, 2012, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pensoftware

I'm fine with these products, but I hate it when someone corners me on a bus and asks why I didn't buy it to support charity. Well, why didn't you just donate instead of having to purchase something to feel good?

Also worth noting (PRODUCT) RED is not a charity. They are a company that makes a profit, and give some of the money to AIDS research

filmantopia · Aug 14, 2012, 08:46 AM

Guess this proves they're gonna wait another year or so before releasing a new phone.

doelcm82 · Aug 14, 2012, 08:47 AM

So much for doubling down on secrecy.

Steve would never have approved this.

Apple really need to update their bumpers. This looks just like the black one.

PerplexShyt · Aug 14, 2012, 08:48 AM

well obviously im buying it

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brucku macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2003	4s Looks like the 4S will stick around for the next generation as the entry level iPhone. This isn't a shocker but there is no way Apple would release an accessory for a device they are discontinuing in a month.
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pensoftware macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2008	I'm fine with these products, but I hate it when someone corners me on a bus and asks why I didn't buy it to support charity. Well, why didn't you just donate instead of having to purchase something to feel good?
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PerplexShyt Banned Join Date: Sep 2011	well obviously im buying it
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