3G iPhone Case Revealed?

MacRumors · 11:47 AM

A company called XSKN has revealed a case design described as an "iPhone 3G" case. The 3G version of the case is shown here, followed by the Original iPhone case:

The differences are slight, but correspond to the leaked specs given to case manufacturers. It also appears to be slightly thicker which was also previously claimed. The image of the iPhone itself appears to be a stock photo of the original iPhone, so no conclusions can be drawn from the icons and interface seen.

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sconnor99 · May 19, 2008, 11:31 AM

Is there a new iPhone coming then? Haven't heard much about it

FJ218700 · May 19, 2008, 11:32 AM

looks like the wider slot in the case near the ear piece might indeed signify the presence of a front-facing camera.

bigjnyc · May 19, 2008, 11:32 AM

i havent heard anything either, i think they are sticking with the original iphone forever

Grimace · May 19, 2008, 11:33 AM

Looks like a crappy case for the current iPhone.

Lershac · May 19, 2008, 11:33 AM

Good I could do with a little rounder back... makes more contact with the hand. The current model I find I only contact the edges when I hold it.

Also notice on this case the enlarged opening around the ear speaker... for sensors/camera?

sananda · May 19, 2008, 11:35 AM

looks lardy arsed to me.

DMann · May 19, 2008, 11:36 AM

Seems to have a larger chin than the original - screen seems smaller - hopefully, colors are optional, as they would cheapen the overall appearance of the elegant design.

Pwned · May 19, 2008, 11:37 AM

Enough about cases/accessories, just release the 3g iphone, I'm dying here!

jhkaplan · May 19, 2008, 11:37 AM

Looks a bit wider to me too.

Klaxons2012 · May 19, 2008, 11:37 AM

That's great that we have form factor and everything, but how about we get a more attractive case maker to leak some dimensions, eh? It's like this iPhone is the lost member of the Fantastic Four.

bmh16 · May 19, 2008, 11:37 AM

Looks really good, much better than it does now anyway imo!

emotion · May 19, 2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sananda

looks lardy arsed to me.

I agree. I'l have to weight this up in person before replacing my current iPhone. It might be I wait for the next revision.

SciTeach · May 19, 2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sconnor99

Is there a new iPhone coming then? Haven't heard much about it

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjnyc

i havent heard anything either, i think they are sticking with the original iphone forever

Riot!

Personally I think

will come out with a new land-line phone.

Pwned · May 19, 2008, 11:41 AM

3g, 3 weeks from today!

Ryan Trevisol · May 19, 2008, 11:41 AM

I wouldn't say it's overly fat, the pics are of a silicone-backed case it would seem, so that's a good deal thicker for one. Second of all, you can get an idea of the thickness of the case from this shot:

Notice the silence switch. That's one thick case. Nevertheless, I wouldn't take these pictures at much more than face value: crappy renders from an obscure accessory mfg.

This, along with
http://www.vajacases.com/images/mobi...g/form_en.html
tells us what we already know. There's an iPhone 3G coming, and it's different enough that it's going to require a new case.

lofight · May 19, 2008, 11:42 AM

What an ugly case..

benmrii · May 19, 2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sconnor99

Is there a new iPhone coming then? Haven't heard much about it

I lol'd.

RyanC · May 19, 2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emotion

I agree. I'l have to weight this up in person before replacing my current iPhone. It might be I wait for the next revision.

I second that. It looks a little bloated to me as well...

krye · May 19, 2008, 11:46 AM

The larger opening on the top also lends credence to the rumors of a front-enabled camera for 2-way video conferencing! Woo Hoo!

mtrctyjoe · May 19, 2008, 11:48 AM

XSKN's site is getting a tad sloooooooooooow....

Doctor Q · May 19, 2008, 11:48 AM

How much do we expect the iPhone's weight to change?

bacaramac · May 19, 2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctor Q

How much do we expect the iPhone's weight to change?

My guess, if they drop the metal back, it would stay the same. If they keep the Alum back it may increase a little.

PowerFullMac · May 19, 2008, 11:53 AM

Although I doubt that Apple would give details of the 3G iPhone to a random company, who then, if this is real, screwed up, there has been previous rumors of details of the new iPhone handed to case companys, and the pics do look like what has been rumored, so I cant be sure really.

Although, like I said, its all just rumors anyway, we will have to wait until WWDC to see for sure.

Swinny · May 19, 2008, 11:54 AM

Still no light for the camera then? Even a crappy LED is better than nothing, and has been a standard feature on most "multimedia" phones for a good few years (my last 4 camera phones have all had a basic light of some kind).

I realise that the camera is possibly the least important part of the whole device (and using a phone camera for any kid of decent shot is fooldhardy anyway), but even so, this seems an oversight to me.

Still getting one though! Hard to make out much from these cases in terms of the actual phone though (if this is real).

May 19, 2008, 11:29 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	3G iPhone Case Revealed? A company called XSKN has revealed a case design described as an "iPhone 3G" case. The 3G version of the case is shown here, followed by the Original iPhone case: The differences are slight, but correspond to the leaked specs given to case manufacturers. It also appears to be slightly thicker which was also previously claimed. The image of the iPhone itself appears to be a stock photo of the original iPhone, so no conclusions can be drawn from the icons and interface seen. Article Link Last edited by arn : May 19, 2008 at 11:47 AM.

May 19, 2008, 11:32 AM	#3
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May 19, 2008, 11:33 AM	#5
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May 19, 2008, 11:33 AM	#6
Lershac macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA USA	Clues Good I could do with a little rounder back... makes more contact with the hand. The current model I find I only contact the edges when I hold it. Also notice on this case the enlarged opening around the ear speaker... for sensors/camera?

May 19, 2008, 11:36 AM	#8
DMann macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 10023	3G iPhone Seems to have a larger chin than the original - screen seems smaller - hopefully, colors are optional, as they would cheapen the overall appearance of the elegant design. __________________ Think Different - Innovate

May 19, 2008, 11:31 AM	#2
sconnor99 macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2005	Is there a new iPhone coming then? Haven't heard much about it

May 19, 2008, 11:32 AM	#4
bigjnyc macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2008	i havent heard anything either, i think they are sticking with the original iphone forever

May 19, 2008, 11:35 AM	#7
sananda macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2007	looks lardy arsed to me.

May 19, 2008, 11:37 AM	#9
Pwned macrumors regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington DC	Enough about cases/accessories, just release the 3g iphone, I'm dying here!

May 19, 2008, 11:37 AM	#10
jhkaplan macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2008	Looks a bit wider to me too.

May 19, 2008, 11:37 AM	#11
Klaxons2012 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2007	That's great that we have form factor and everything, but how about we get a more attractive case maker to leak some dimensions, eh? It's like this iPhone is the lost member of the Fantastic Four.

May 19, 2008, 11:37 AM	#12
bmh16 macrumors regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales, UK	Looks really good, much better than it does now anyway imo!

May 19, 2008, 11:41 AM	#15
Pwned macrumors regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington DC	3g, 3 weeks from today!

May 19, 2008, 11:41 AM	#16
Ryan Trevisol macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2008	I wouldn't say it's overly fat, the pics are of a silicone-backed case it would seem, so that's a good deal thicker for one. Second of all, you can get an idea of the thickness of the case from this shot: Notice the silence switch. That's one thick case. Nevertheless, I wouldn't take these pictures at much more than face value: crappy renders from an obscure accessory mfg. This, along with http://www.vajacases.com/images/mobi...g/form_en.html tells us what we already know. There's an iPhone 3G coming, and it's different enough that it's going to require a new case.

May 19, 2008, 11:42 AM	#17
lofight macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Antwerp, Belgium	What an ugly case.. __________________ 17" iMac Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 149.05 GB HD ; 4GB iPod nano 2nd gen blue

May 19, 2008, 11:46 AM	#20
krye macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA	The larger opening on the top also lends credence to the rumors of a front-enabled camera for 2-way video conferencing! Woo Hoo! __________________ RyeMAC3.net RescueMyClassicMac.com iNeedCoffeeToCode.com 8 Core Mac Pro, 30" ACD, iPod Mini, Nano, Shuffle, iPhone 3G, MSi Wind with OSX

May 19, 2008, 11:48 AM	#21
mtrctyjoe macrumors regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Motor City (Detroit, not Tokyo)	XSKN's site is getting a tad sloooooooooooow....

May 19, 2008, 11:48 AM	#22
Doctor Q macrumors god Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: at the table with countless relatives	How much do we expect the iPhone's weight to change? __________________ "You've just been abducted, of course you need crepes!" -- Walter Bishop

May 19, 2008, 11:53 AM	#24
PowerFullMac macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2006	Although I doubt that Apple would give details of the 3G iPhone to a random company, who then, if this is real, screwed up, there has been previous rumors of details of the new iPhone handed to case companys, and the pics do look like what has been rumored, so I cant be sure really. Although, like I said, its all just rumors anyway, we will have to wait until WWDC to see for sure.

May 19, 2008, 11:54 AM	#25
Swinny macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oxford, UK	Still no light for the camera then? Even a crappy LED is better than nothing, and has been a standard feature on most "multimedia" phones for a good few years (my last 4 camera phones have all had a basic light of some kind). I realise that the camera is possibly the least important part of the whole device (and using a phone camera for any kid of decent shot is fooldhardy anyway), but even so, this seems an oversight to me. Still getting one though! Hard to make out much from these cases in terms of the actual phone though (if this is real).

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