Green phones are having a moment. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge
“So, is there some kind of promotional tie-in?” My husband was searching for answers. “No. They’re just green phones.” This was not a satisfying answer, so he continued.
“Is it an environmental thing? Like are they made out of recycled plastic or something?”
Also no, I informed him. They’re just regular phones, but green.
“Oh, I bet it’s for St. Patty’s Day!” It also seemed unlikely that Apple would time the release of a new phone color for what is more or less an unofficial binge drinking holiday in this country, but I conceded that it was possible, given the mid-March timing.
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