Preparations for White iPhone 4 Launch Continue

[MacRumors]

As we've been noting, Apple is gearing up to finally release the white iPhone 4, with all signs pointing to a release over the next few days, possibly as soon as tomorrow.

Engadget posts photos of a shipment of white iPhone 4s that have reportedly arrived at a Belgian retailer just ahead of the launch, indicating that Apple's distribution channels now have stock in position for immediate availability as soon as the launch occurs.

Meanwhile, German sites Macerkopf and iFun.de have noted the existence of promotional banners already in place on T-Mobile's site indicating a launch of the white iPhone 4 in that country on April 28th. The images have, however, already been removed from T-Mobile's site as the carrier has no doubt already reacted to the publicity of these reports.

Macerkopf also indicates that Apple's own retail stores in the U.S. have received promotional materials for the white iPhone 4, preparing to roll out the new signage in support of the device's release.

Article Link: Preparations for White iPhone 4 Launch Continue

 

[NebulaClash]

It lives!

 

[solaris7]

Packaging looks fugly.

 

[lazyrighteye]

Still seems odd they would ship this now and not just offer it with whatever version (iPhone 4s... iPhone 5...) they're revamping later this summer.

 

[ciTiger]

I guess we will know soon enough if it is exactly like it's black brother or if it has any change whatsoever...

 

[Dooger]

Packaging looks fugly.

Phone looks fugly.

 

[UK-MacAddict]

Anyone else notice that the box seems flatter and wider than the box for the black iPhone 4's. You can notice it alot from the top down shot of the boxes.

 

[PeterQVenkman]

I like that color, didn't think I would. I wonder how well it's going to hold up to being in people's pockets with lint, fuzz, and dirt. I'll let the general public test it first.

 

[hobo.hopkins]

Still seems odd they would ship this now and not just offer it with whatever version (iPhone 4s... iPhone 5...) they're revamping later this summer.

Well it doesn't when there will still be an excess of a million iPhone 4s sold before the next iPhone is released. Especially if Apple will continue to sell the iPhone 4 after the iPhone 5 is released. Then it wouldn't make sense to delay the white iPhone any longer than necessary.

 

[newyorksole]

Anyone else notice that the box seems flatter and wider than the box for the black iPhone 4's. You can notice it alot from the top down shot of the boxes.

I think it's because the charger in the box is bigger for Europeans

 

[Bonte]

Packaging looks fugly.

the phone seems so bloated.

 

[Eduardo1971]

Depending on what it looks like in person, I might just return my 21 day-old iPhone 4 for the white version.

 

[Adidas Addict]

they look fat.

It looks phat

If there's plenty of stock I'm gonna pick one up on Thursday

 

[tazinlwfl]

I guess we will know soon enough if it is exactly like it's black brother or if it has any change whatsoever...

You'd think they'd mod the antenna or something... Is this NOT going to be on AT&T and VZW?

 

[Tailpike1153]

Everyone, run for your lives....the Albinos are coming!!!

In the Year 2000. In the Year 2000!

Apple will make a white iPhone 4 and actually sell it. Might have to break down and buy a iPhone 4. My Moto RAZR and Nokia C0-03 are starting to randomly shut themselves off. I fear they are not long for this world.

 

[Honza]

Date?

It seems like it might be launching on April 28, if promotional banners have been sighted with that date. I don't know why they would launch one day later in Europe.

 

[Sodner]

For those looking for the white iPhone here it is!

Wonder if there will be lines for the lunach, then the 9AM openings every morning to sell the limited stock they get in each day.

Sound familiar?

 

[Hans Brix]

I'm ready. Let's do this. Hoping to be able to order it online early tomorrow morning.

 

[ivan2002]

It seems like it might be launching on April 28, if promotional banners have been sighted with that date. I don't know why they would launch one day later in Europe.

If you assume that the launch is at business start time, they can't launch at the same time in US and Europe due to the time difference. Given the options to either let Europe launch 6 hours ahead of US or 18 behind, I don't think it'd be a surprise if Apple went with the latter.

 

[Consultant]

Still seems odd they would ship this now and not just offer it with whatever version (iPhone 4s... iPhone 5...) they're revamping later this summer.

September is not summer.

 

[bmwhd]

For sure on VZW this week (likely tomorrow). Actually looks better in person than I expected. Only difference I could detect was prox sensor opening.

 

[lazyrighteye]

I wonder how well it's going to hold up to being in people's pockets with lint, fuzz, and dirt. I'll let the general public test it first.

It remains to be seen if it will yellow like so much* of Apple's white products form the past. But I think it will hide scratches much more than the glossy black version.



* every?

 

[wovel]

No one will have the White iPhone 4 on June 24th. The big question is when and based on the message boards and people who have phoned Apple, it seems the answer is late July.

Where did June 24th come from? Apropos of nothing....

 

[ivan2002]

September is not summer.

Also, "announcement" (as well as "start of production") is not the same as shipping.
On this one of all treads, that should be noted.

 

[drumrobot]

Still seems odd they would ship this now and not just offer it with whatever version (iPhone 4s... iPhone 5...) they're revamping later this summer.

Agreed... I'm not sure why someone would buy a new phone if there's an extremely high chance that a new version will be released soon.

Why your comment was at -4 is beyond me...