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Apple Retires (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Models
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I think it would depend on sales.
In my opinion i cant help but feel the RED iPhone 7 only served one true purpose, which was to bait people/drive sales going into the midway cycle when sales typically slow down. As the 7's time in the spotlight is over, there was no need to keep it in circulation anymore.
This year though the real flagship is actually something new, and it also ships much later than earlier models, so we shall see. I personally don't see it coming back though.
I think its actually kinda cool they phased it out conceptually— but I’m not in the market for one so I’m biased.
It was supposed to be a limited edition right?
Sucks for anyone who was just about to pull the trigger on one, and looking for that post-event discount on one, definitely— I feel for those folks
However, I like seeing companies stick by their word when they say limited and Actually mean it
Limited is tossed around all too often as a buzzword
It was supposed to be a limited edition right?
Sucks for anyone who was just about to pull the trigger on one, and looking for that post-event discount on one, definitely— I feel for those folks
However, I like seeing companies stick by their word when they say limited and Actually mean it
Limited is tossed around all too often as a buzzword
I wish they would arrange their iPhone product line with one less GB choice, as they've now done because of the X, but instead give more options for colors. I think more mid cycle limited colors that people could expect would also help keep the demand from being so crazy on launch day.
Love my red 7+. Zero issues with the coating. I've had several friends asking if I want to sell mine today. 
I think I'm going just keep it.
I think I'm going just keep it.
I'm pretty sure the uniqueness of both the jet black and the red 7s will keep resell values for those models high.
Not true--the 7 is still for sale, it hasn't been EOL'ed. And price was reduced to $549/649.
In fact, they've also kept the 6S, at least for now... $449/549. Great value imo.
P.S. And the SE was reduced to $349, excellent value for an A9/2GB platform (6S class).
That's a shame, I very nearly bought one as they were on a massive discount recently (I guess the shops knew ahead of time they were for the chopping block) but cheaped out and got an SE instead. I love the idea of having a bit of colour and of course more importantly the good cause.
What was not to like about the Product(RED) iPhones? They were beautiful, and they helped to support a great cause. Apple better bring them back!
I assumed it was released six months after the phone release to give a bump in sales in what is traditionally a quiet time of year. The previous year the released the SE around the same time. I had a feeling they might do this every year going forward - in March, they release a new variation on the current models - a new colour range, or an update to the smaller form factor.
Hopefully next March will see a speed bump for the SE - my parents love theirs, and don't want to get a phone the size of a 6/7/X.
Hopefully next March will see a speed bump for the SE - my parents love theirs, and don't want to get a phone the size of a 6/7/X.
I'm also hoping for a spec bump to the SE. Not for myself mind you but for my parents. My mom loves the 4 inch form factor. My dad I think will be getting a 7 Plus or 6s Plus.
But they are not bringing it out for future models. It still was a one off experiment.
I had really hoped for available Jet Black as an option
Actually, the Space Grey that returned looks closer to Matte Black from last years offering, instead of the 6/6s Space Grey
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/09/iphone-8-and-8-plus-hands-on-the-qi-flows-through-this-one/
I know sadly theres still no Jet Black but its still something
That's the only thing I'm sad about in upgrading to the X. I absolutely love my Jet Black 7. Love.