Apple launches red iPhone 8 and 8 Plus

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The rumors are confirmed: Apple just launched a red version of the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus. 

The (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition iPhones are the same as regular iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in every other way besides the color. 

“This special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone features a stunning red and black colour combination and also offers customers the opportunity to make an impact in fighting the spread of HIV and AIDS,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of product marketing.

According to Deborah Dugan, the CEO of (RED), Apple has donated more than $160 million to (RED)’s efforts to combat AIDS and HIV in the last 11 years.  Read more…

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Red iPhone 8 and 8 Plus might be coming this week

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Remember last year’s red iPhone 7 — the first iPhone to launch as a Product (RED), a special edition line of products that help fund and promote (RED)’s efforts to fight HIV and AIDS? 

Apple may be giving the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus a similar treatment, according to a new Virgin Mobile Memo, obtained by MacRumors

According to the memo, Virgin Mobile will be adding red variants of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus to its inventory on Monday, April 9, and a launch announcement from Apple (no event, just a press release) might happen on the same day. The devices will be available for pre-order, which indicates a later shipping date.  Read more…

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RED’s ‘holographic,’ ‘SOLID’ Hydrogen phone will ship this summer

 Boutique Android phone makers didn’t have a good 2017, but RED aims to reverse that trend with its high-end Hydrogen handset, which founder Jim Jannard talks up in a recent post on the company’s forums. The chunky, unique device will ship in the summer, but those who have pre-ordered will be able to test out its “4-view” display in April. Read More

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Apple marks World AIDS Day with in-store and in-app donations

 After raising $160 million for the Global fund as part of its partnership with (Red), Apple is marking tomorrow’s World AIDS Day by offering up a bunch of opportunities to donate. The easiest of the bunch is the company’s promise to donate $1 to the fund for every transaction made with Apple Pay at the company’s retail stores, on its site or in-app. In honor of the occasion,… Read More

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