The iPhone now comes in black, and an even blacker black

Lookin' sharp, iPhone 7.
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The iPhone is back…in black.

At today's highly anticipated iPhone 7 event, Apple announced that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models will come in two new colors.

Unlike previous models, the iPhone 7 will be available in five colors. The familiar Gold, Silver, and Rose Gold shades will be joined by two new shades of black — “Black” and “Jet Black.”


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In case you're wondering what the heck the difference is between these two shades of black, "Black” is a matte black coloring, while "Jet Black” has a glossy finish.

With these new additions, you’ll also note that Space Gray has been bumped from the iPhone 7 color palette.

You will be missed, Space Gray.

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Nicole is a Senior Editor at Mashable. She primarily covers entertainment and digital culture trends, and in her free time she can be found watching TV, sending voice notes, or going viral on Twitter for admiring knitwear. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemichele5.

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