Why  removed jet black finish

[ashishk353]

Why jet black finish not continued

 

[TripleOne]

I have no clue!
I do hope it comes back next year with the Matte Black

 

[Spencerdl]

Why jet black finish not continued

Only Apple can really answer that, but I'm thinking because the polished Space gray is in close proximity to the Jet Black color.

 

[ultravisitor]

Is there a point to a glossy black finish when the back of the phone is glass? It's not like the glass will have a matte finish to it.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Only Apple can really answer that, but I'm thinking because the polished Space gray is in close proximity to the Jet Black color.

I don't even understand why it's being named space gray considering it looks pretty black.

 

[tcuprof]

I don't even understand why it's being named space gray considering it looks pretty black.

marketing

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

marketing

Can you explain please? Sounds like it would be easier just to call it black. Unless you mean that calling it "space gray" just sounds like a cool term.

 

[tcuprof]

Can you explain please? Sounds like it would be easier just to call it black. Unless you mean that calling it "space gray" just sounds like a cool term.

You got it. Space gray sounds way cooler and way cooler = price premium.

 

[metalchick719]

I'm not a fan of the jet black look, but I'm wondering why Apple is calling the new iPhones with the black faceplate "space gray." Looks a lot more like the matte black to me.

 

[Craig]

Why is the Jet Black discontinued? What about Matte Black, Copper, Red, Pink, White, Yellow Polka-Dots? We will never get an answer on colors.. just have to live with the cards we're dealt.

 

[TripleOne]

I'm not a fan of the jet black look, but I'm wondering why Apple is calling the new iPhones with the black faceplate "space gray." Looks a lot more like the matte black to me.

It’s more of a darker gray than matte black.

 

[bakron1]

Personally I think Apple has limited the colors on the new models to streamline their manufacturing process. I think you will see some unique colors coming at a later date like the limited red model on the iPhone 7. Now it's wait and see.

 

[TripleOne]

Personally I think Apple has limited the colors on the new models to streamline their manufacturing process. I think you will see some unique colors coming at a later date like the limited red model on the iPhone 7. Now it's wait and see.

That’s what I thought of too.. I’m sure an all black will return at some point in the future.

 

[avmsam]

my vote is for manufacturing process too. i'm guessing when things smooth out next year the'll look at adding more colours.

 

[bakron1]

my vote is for manufacturing process too. i'm guessing when things smooth out next year the'll look at adding more colours.

After several launches they have finally figured out that having enough units to satisfy their orders is more important then having a couple more colors to choose from. Being in the manufacturing sector my entire carrier, I think it's the smart decision.

 

[Matty]

Why jet black finish not continued

Personally, i think Apple knew that the iPhone 7 design was "boring", so to spice things up a bit, they added a couple extra colours to make things feel a little more exciting. They even added a 'Product RED' colour early the following year. But with the Launch of the iPhone X. The phone is super exciting enough by itself and no real need for extra colours.

Maybe also with the glass, its a little harder to make a lot of colour options? I'm not sure. Im still crossing fingers for a all white colour option with maybe a product RED colour early next year.

 

[LCW]

Love my jet black 7 Plus! Hope it comes back on X2...

 

[bobpet63]

Probably because they had to rush the x to market cause Samsung is whippin its butt!

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Probably because they had to rush the x to market cause Samsung is whippin its butt!

Shut down the thread! This guy got it!

 

[nikkisharif]

This made me so sad because jet black & matte black are AMAZING!!