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This is what a black iPhone 7 would look like

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Just a few weeks ago we read rumors that Apple would offer the next iPhone in a dark blue color, but the latest on the matter suggests we might actually see a black option instead.

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Martin Hajek

Martin Hajek is a conceptual 3D designer who's making a name for himself for making 3D renders of unreleased iPhones based on rumors. He made the dark blue iPhone renders earlier this month, and now he's made similar renders showing the iPhone 7 in black

Do you like the dark blue or the black better? Check out some of Hajek's renders:

Here's what the black iPhone would look like next to the original Space Gray option that's available now. The <a href="http://www.techinsider.io/apple-iphone-7-dark-blue-concept-photos-2016-6"target="_blank">rumored dark blue color</a> is on the right.

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Martin Hajek

The front would look mostly like the current Space Gray option, with the rounded glass seamlessly folding into the aluminum body.

black iphone concept
Martin Hajek

The back, though, would eliminate the antenna lines on the iPhone 6 and 6S. It looks very, very sleek.

black iphone concept
Martin Hajek

Check out Hajek's other renders on his website.

Martin Hajek has more renders on his website, which you can find here.

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