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Photos of Complete Next-Generation iPhone Enclosure Leaked
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I'm hoping there is some huge underlying reason for the two-toned backside.
Back when Apple introduced the iPhone 4 Steve Jobs said something along the lines of "Everyone has been questioning, what IS that?" *keynote slide circles the antenna gap in red* "Apple, you have this beautiful aluminum band all the way around the phone and then THAT? Well, actually there isn't just one of them. In fact there is 3. And that is because we've put the antenna on the outside."
So maybe these "ugly" black stripes on the back are for some sort of functionality? I can only hope... Supposedly Steve got his hands on plenty of Apple designs before he passed away. So it's likely he had a hand in this design, but most people won't recognize that. A lot of people are going to see this as Apple having lost its innovator.
I'm hoping there is some huge underlying reason for the two-toned backside.
Back when Apple introduced the iPhone 4 Steve Jobs said something along the lines of "Everyone has been questioning, what IS that?" *keynote slide circles the antenna gap in red* "Apple, you have this beautiful aluminum band all the way around the phone and then THAT? Well, actually there isn't just one of them. In fact there is 3. And that is because we've put the antenna on the outside."
So maybe these "ugly" black stripes on the back are for some sort of functionality? I can only hope... Supposedly Steve got his hands on plenty of Apple designs before he passed away. So it's likely he had a hand in this design, but most people won't recognize that. A lot of people are going to see this as Apple having lost its innovator.
If you look at the screen in the front-facing picture, it's way too light. Even in bright light, I can barely make out the edges of the screen of my 4S (where it meets the bezel) at that angle. No way they make the screen look like that, it makes it look way less sleek.
I am not blind at all. Take what I said in context. You lose all credibility when you resort to name calling. "Retards"? REALLY?!?!
You have good things to say, until you start calling people retarded and blind for not agreeing with you. Throwing out insults (as you felt you needed to do to me in this post I am quoting) is simply pointless and childish.
I think this looks pretty nice, myself. I like the brushed aluminum back. And the outside metal strip looks darker as well. Not sure what people want for a new design. It will be longer... that's a given I'm pretty sure, based on all the leaks for the last year. It will have the new iPad (3) internals most likely. The dock connector will change but we get better speakers (hopefully) because of that. (I think the the 4/4s speakers are pretty terrible and don't get loud enough, especially when using speaker phone.)
The metal back should help with reception, I am hoping, so no repeat of "antenna-gate."
And for all those that think Apple innovates on exterior design all the time... Your wrong. You just need to look at the MacBook Pro's and Airs... they don't really ever change much besides internals and ports. Also, the iMac really hasn't changed a lot, either, over the years--other than exterior color schemes.
Also, finally, I will bet this will just be called the "New" iPhone, like they are doing with the the iPad.
Just my two cents.
The metal back should help with reception, I am hoping, so no repeat of "antenna-gate."
And for all those that think Apple innovates on exterior design all the time... Your wrong. You just need to look at the MacBook Pro's and Airs... they don't really ever change much besides internals and ports. Also, the iMac really hasn't changed a lot, either, over the years--other than exterior color schemes.
Also, finally, I will bet this will just be called the "New" iPhone, like they are doing with the the iPad.
Just my two cents.
How do we know they're legit? Or at least what the next phone come October will look like. If this was the real deal wouldn't Apple be going after the sites posting it ala gizmodo? I don't see how leaks of an unfinished product are beneficial to Apple. Especially when most of the comments on fan sites and tech sites are negative.
Just something more like this crappy mock up I did on Photoshop. A touch taller, bit wider but with 4.3" screen (It's measured to fit so would work) with tapered back, design like iPad. Nothing revolutionary but far better than the leaks. I didn't put all the details on or any potential aerial joins (as I'd have no idea of layout they'd choose) and didn't thicken it up enough but you get the idea. If I was doing it properly I'd do a render but this was 15 mins or so...
Overall dimensions wouldn't actually have to increase that much as indicated, ad a couple of mm to the thickness unlike my drawing, the taper would increase the ease with which the larger size could be held and probably be more comfortable in-hand the the 4/4S.
Yeah! If only Woz was in charge of Apple! Oh wait... Apple would have gone out of business long ago then.
I'm actually satisfied if this is the new design. What I am hoping for are large improvements in Siri (accuracy and not requiring an internet connection would be HUGE for me), and MAYBE...
Just MAYBE...inductive charging? Could that be the reason for the two toned back with the main plate being metallic looking? To me that would be the HUGE innovation. Imagine being able to just set your iPhone down on a flat pad and it both syncs and charges. The connector would probably be a backup method for charging/syncing if for example you're traveling and don't have room for the induction pad (or whatever it's going to be called).
Just MAYBE...inductive charging? Could that be the reason for the two toned back with the main plate being metallic looking? To me that would be the HUGE innovation. Imagine being able to just set your iPhone down on a flat pad and it both syncs and charges. The connector would probably be a backup method for charging/syncing if for example you're traveling and don't have room for the induction pad (or whatever it's going to be called).
I really hope it is like the mockups shown. This is a great looking phone. No issues with the phone being to wide, no cheap plastic feel. I love the design
I'm still not sure about the 2 tone back but the more I see it the more I like it. Ilthis will be great.
I'm still not sure about the 2 tone back but the more I see it the more I like it. Ilthis will be great.
After checking out the pics closely the pic might be fake, look the volume buttons are 1 piece so there is no way for it to go in the wrong way. Look at the pic.
I wanted to mention something almost completely overlooked in all the negativity here:
Think about the complete release history of the iPhone...the original, 3G, 3GS...all were basically the same phone (save for incremental upgrades).
Then we have the 4, 4S and...?
I think the generations run in 3's, not 2's as everyone expects.
This will be iPhone 4- whatever.
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Think about the complete release history of the iPhone...the original, 3G, 3GS...all were basically the same phone (save for incremental upgrades).
Then we have the 4, 4S and...?
I think the generations run in 3's, not 2's as everyone expects.
This will be iPhone 4- whatever.
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I love the dark blue-greenish color. Will this be the new silver from now on? I would love a MacBook in this color.
But other than that it doesn't look like a world of difference compared to the 4S. We had to wait 2,5 years for this? There better be an amazing A6 quad core cpu inside.
But other than that it doesn't look like a world of difference compared to the 4S. We had to wait 2,5 years for this? There better be an amazing A6 quad core cpu inside.
