So Apple's getting wild with the colors for the iPhone 18 Pro, if these leaks are to be believed. We're talking about hues that'll make you think of a unicorn's hair - pastel pink, lavender, and mint green, alongside the usual space gray and silver. I mean, it's not like these colors are going to change the game or anything, but hey, who doesn't love a good aesthetic?
I'll be honest, I'm still on the fence about whether these colors are cool or just plain weird. The lavender one kinda reminds me of that one aunt who insists on putting lilac-scented soap in the guest bathroom. You know, the one that's just a bit too much? But hey, to each their own. If you're the kind of person who wants to make a statement with your phone, I guess these colors might be just what you need.
But let's get real for a second - do we really need all these fancy colors? I mean, how many times have you looked at someone's phone and thought, "Wow, that color is so cool"? Never, right? Okay, maybe if you're a 12-year-old who just got their first iPhone, but other than that, I just don't see it. It's like, what's the point of having a phone that's so bright and bold that it screams for attention? Can't we just stick with the classics?
Now, I know some of you are gonna say, "But Alex, this is just like when Samsung came out with those crazy bright colors for the Galaxy S8!" And you know what? That's a fair point. Remember when Samsung tried to make us believe that a phone with a coral pink back was a thing? Yeah, that was a hard pass for me. But at least those colors were bold and didn't look like someone barfed up a box of crayons on the phone's casing.
In all seriousness, though, the real question here is, what's Apple trying to achieve with these colors? Are they just trying to appeal to the Instagram generation, who'll snap up anything that's "aesthetic" no matter what the specs are? Or are they genuinely trying to make a statement about design and style? I'm not convinced it's the latter. It's like, Apple's always been about clean lines, minimalism, and a focus on functionality - these colors just don't scream that to me.
That being said, I do have to give them credit - the pastel pink one does kinda remind me of those old-school Nintendo Game Boys we used to carry around. You know, the ones with the see-through casings and the sweet, sweet Tetris? Okay, maybe that's just me being nostalgic, but still, it's a nice throwback.
What do you guys think, though? Are these colors a bold new direction for Apple, or just a desperate cry for attention? Let me know in the comments. One thing's for sure, though - I'll be sticking to my trusty old space gray iPhone, thankyouverymuch.