Apple is Getting Rid of The Gold iPhone
When the iPhone 15 is revealed next month one familiar option for the phone won’t be part of the lineup: gold.
According to 9to5Mac, Apple is ditching its gold finish option for the next generation of the handset. Instead of offering gold, Apple will reportedly be offering a new gray option that “embraces the natural color of titanium” as well as a new dark blue color.
Apple initially added gold to the iPhone lineup in 2013 with the launch of the iPhone 5S.
In 2021 with the launch of the iPhone 12, it also added purple to the lineup, and the iPhone 13 saw the introduction of green.
The new blue color this year will reportedly replace purple in the lineup.
Altogether, 9to5Mac claims that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be available in five total color options: black, green, blue, yellow, and pink. The site also notes that Apple historically has added a new color into the mix in the spring, so we might see another option down the line as well.
The iPhone 15 is expected to be announced on either September 13 or 14th this year, with a retail launch likely happening on September 22.
Rumors point to the newest version of the popular smartphone using USB-C to charge rather than Apple’s proprietary Lightening cable. The Pro model of the device will also reportedly supply 35W fast charging and potentially be available in a new 2TB version.
Beyond those updates, every model of the device is expected to have a dynamic island at the top rather than a notch, an improved camera, and a smaller bezel, maximizing the front of the device for its screen.
Some rumors also point to the phone costing up to $200 more per model, potentially to cover the cost of some of the device’s new features.
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