At the time when the iPhone 4's white model postponed its third release, "iPhone 5 (preliminary)" ahead of time

Despite the release of the black model on June 24th, although it is a white model of iPhone 4 that did not have any sign of being released on the grounds due to manufacturing difficulties, the third release postponement was decided.

Apparently, even if it was released on schedule, it seems that it will be the time to forego the appearance of the next model "iPhone 5 (tentative)".

Details are as below.
Apple delays white iPhone until next spring | Technology | Reuters

Apple: No White iPhones' Til Spring | John Paczkowski | Digital Daily | AllThingsD

According to these articles, Apple said that it will postpone the release of the iPhone 4's white model to the spring of 2011.

Apple's spokesperson Trudy Muller says, "We regret disappointment of users who have been waiting for the white model again, I am sorry." I will.

The iPhone 4's white model was originally scheduled to be released on June 24 the same as the black model, but due to manufacturing problemsPostponed release to JulyIt isIn July the release time was postponed further to "late this year"As a result, this deferment will be the third time.

By the way, considering Apple's product cycle, even if the white model was released as planned in the spring of 2011, the successor model of iPhone 4 will be released in June, which will be only a few months later, The user who wants to use the white model seems to be forced to make a hard choice.