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• The Red iPhone is a long-rumored version of Apple's popular cell phone. Apple has released a red iPod Nano and red iPod Shuffle to support the (PRODUCT) RED initiative, which donates funds to fight diseases in Africa, but so far the iPhone has not been released with the red treatment. Apple fans have been clamoring for a red iPhone since 2007, and rumors of its release have popped up during most major releases and holiday seasons, including Valentine's Day and Black Friday 2008.Engadget Mobile: "Deep Red" iPhone in the works... (October 12, 2007)MacBlogz: Product (RED) iPhone Could Help Drive Holiday Sales (November 18, 2008)

  After the French blogger Steve Hemmerstoffer revealed photos of a red iPhone, which allegedly came from an "anonymous source," it was then rumoured that the product would be unveiled at MacWorld 2008.ReadWriteWeb: Red iPhone Photos (January 4, 2009)

• Fast Facts:

  1. Part of (PRODUCT) RED line
  2. Rumored since 2007
  3. iPhone 3G currently available in black and white
  4. May be part of Apple's "aggressive Black Friday discounts"iPhone Savior: Will iPhone Join Starbucks... (November 19, 2008)
  5. French blogger Steve Hemmerstoffer revealed photos of a red iPhone in January 2009ReadWriteWeb: Red iPhone Photos (January 4, 2009)

• Special Versions of Apple Products

  Apple has a history of releasing special versions of popular products to correspond with charities or events. In 2002, Apple released limited edition iPods featuring the etched autograph of Tony Hawk, Madonna, or Beck.Geek.com: Limited Edition iPods (December 22, 2002) In 2004, a special U2 iPod was released, featuring a backplate engraved with the band's signatures and a gift certificate worth $50 off U2's music catalog on iTunes. Special television and movie tie-in iPods have featured Beverly Hills 90210, The X Files, 24, Star Trek and others.IGN: Top 10 Limited Edition iPods (August 21, 2008) In 2007, Target stores carried pink iPod shuffles supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.The iPod Observer: Special Edition iPod shuffle Appears at Target Stores (September 26, 2007)

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