Last week it was announced the release date of the new version of their iPhone will be September 10. Although the device has been until now, offered in only black and white, a new report in TechCrunch claims that the company is preparing a gold colour option for iPhone 5S.
So, is it true? Will Apple break the tradition for their flagship device? The information of the new look of iPhone 5S is still not confirmed, but many websites and blogs continue to spread the rumor. According to columnist MG Siegler from TechCrunch, the phone won’t be totally painted in gold. It won’t be as gaudy and tacky as the word gold suggest. He says that the new version will be more subtle, more “champagne” than actual gold. We all remember the gold iPod mini, which was in fact less popular and very short-lived. Another reason for the rumors seem to be, says Siegler, the fact that the gold-coloured cases and other re-adjustments are among the most popular on the market. And it is possible that this tone is intended for the Chinese and Indian markets, where gold is believed to be in favor. Website BGR published what was called leaked photos of the gold iPhone 5S – champagne buttons and other parts. And later, another site, MacBoutic published more photos of a whole phone.
Another rumor has been online for already over a month – that iPhone 5S will have a fingerprint sensor, a technology that was rejected by phone manufacturers long ago. In 2011, Motorola included fingerprint scanner in its Motorola Atrix phone, but many consumers said it wasn’t working well. If Apple introduces this technology, it is believed to be revolutionary, so it won’t have anything to do with previous attempts. The next-generation iPhone is expected to be unveiled at a special event on September 10, and whether or not the new colour will ever see the light of day, remains to be seen.
