Leaked Photos of Next Generation iPhone?

MacRumors · Feb 12, 2009, 03:56 PM

Images claiming to depict the back cover of an upcoming iPhone have started circulating on the internet. iPodObserver first posted a version of the above photo that allegedly depicts an unreleased 16GB iPhone with the model number A1303. This new iPhone case is said to "shed its glossy appearance for a matte black look" and also introduce a new case-back made of metal. The site seems confident in the photo and reminded readers that they were also responsible for publishing an early back-case photo of the iPhone 3G.

MacRumors has also received images that appear to be from the same series. While we can't confirm their authenticity, we present them for discussion given iPodObserver's apparent belief in them. The images have reportedly come from China and are said to depict the back-casing of the next iPhone. The case is also said to be textured for better gripping.

The original iPhone came with aluminum back casing. This design eventually gave way to a smooth plastic curved back of the current iPhone 3G.

Article Link: Leaked Photos of Next Generation iPhone?

Doju · Feb 12, 2009, 03:58 PM

My, my! That looks incredible, I'd greatly prefer it versus my glossy back.

CWallace · Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM

Returning to a metal back would be nice, though I seem to recall my original iPhone had a partial black plastic back for the antenna.

thevofl · Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM

The matte is SO much better than the glossy. . . . Are we talking about iPhones or MacBook Displays?

vincebio · Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM

looks pretty convincing to me.....but where is there elevator buttons?

LoganT · Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM

That looks amazing.

davidwarren · Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM

It better have a lot more to offer than a new back.

Cuthbert · Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM

Yeah baby! The wait is almost over.

Cathode · Feb 12, 2009, 04:00 PM

Here's to hoping it comes in a CDMA Verizon version

Sky Blue · Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM

Only about 4 months until we know if it's real or not.

lostfan916 · Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM

Wow.

I really like that. Can't believe my baby is going to be considered "old" in a couple of months

And doesn't look like we'll be apple to upgrade cheaply since our 3Gs were subsidized (unlike original iPhone owners.)

Scott24 · Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM

I think this would have been believable a few months back. This is far too much like the old black macbook. Would it be be totally out of the question that the new iPhone matched in with the rest of the mac/macbook line up? Who knows, they may go back to aluminum for the unibody look.

I don't really see them making the phones have the same finish as an old 13" plastic macbook.

websyndicate · Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM

I just peed my pants a little bit

specops · Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM

hm....

i just hope the metal back doesnt change the weight that much cuz i LOVED the feel of the iphone 3g...

Hot Snowboarder · Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM

Heres hoping there's a silver/white colour as well.

Garissimo · Feb 12, 2009, 04:02 PM

Very interesting. Do I see an indication of a ring around the camera opening which could possibly be for an LED flash, or am I seeing things?

aswitcher · Feb 12, 2009, 04:03 PM

16GB...if true I would imagine a further price drop unless they have something else up their sleeve.

nick9191 · Feb 12, 2009, 04:04 PM

I think the black glossy looks nicer.

That thing is going to be greasy like none other (think black Macbook except worse).

Alucardx03 · Feb 12, 2009, 04:05 PM

Man, it seems like just yesterday that I was huddled outside the AT&T store at 2 a.m., trying to stay warm in the freezing rain, thinking about my upcoming iPhone 3G. Guess I'll be doing it all over in June...

Aldaris · Feb 12, 2009, 04:05 PM

Im sorry it might just be the "Shiny" Apple "Reality Distortion" but I'd much rather have aluminum backing back! It just has a better feel to it- Heck lets go Uni-Body iPhone 3G, each iphone carved from a brick! (

)

Seriously though, I'm hoping for the metal back!

RQPS · Feb 12, 2009, 04:05 PM

Looks good! Hope it makes waiting to upgrade from my first gen worth it.

thefamousgrouse · Feb 12, 2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garissimo

Very interesting. Do I see an indication of a ring around the camera opening which could possibly be for an LED flash, or am I seeing things?

Maybe the apple logo doubles as an LED flash? One can always dream...

paetrick · Feb 12, 2009, 04:06 PM

MHM !!! hate the glossy back, feels greasy and get many scratches, me would love that iphone !

JohnnyQuest · Feb 12, 2009, 04:06 PM

BEAUTIFULLLLL! Can't they just release it already?

Prof. · Feb 12, 2009, 04:07 PM

That is one sexy ass phone! I hope it's the real deal.

Feb 12, 2009, 03:56 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Leaked Photos of Next Generation iPhone? Images claiming to depict the back cover of an upcoming iPhone have started circulating on the internet. iPodObserver first posted a version of the above photo that allegedly depicts an unreleased 16GB iPhone with the model number A1303. This new iPhone case is said to "shed its glossy appearance for a matte black look" and also introduce a new case-back made of metal. The site seems confident in the photo and reminded readers that they were also responsible for publishing an early back-case photo of the iPhone 3G. MacRumors has also received images that appear to be from the same series. While we can't confirm their authenticity, we present them for discussion given iPodObserver's apparent belief in them. The images have reportedly come from China and are said to depict the back-casing of the next iPhone. The case is also said to be textured for better gripping. The original iPhone came with aluminum back casing. This design eventually gave way to a smooth plastic curved back of the current iPhone 3G. Article Link: Leaked Photos of Next Generation iPhone?

Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM	#5
vincebio macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glasgow	looks pretty convincing to me.....but where is there elevator buttons? __________________ iMac 24" 2.4 4gb, Macbook Pro 17" 2.5 HRGW 4gb, Macbook 13" 2.1 2gb, iPhone 3G: 3.1 scratched battered and bruised

Feb 12, 2009, 04:00 PM	#9
Cathode macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Here's to hoping it comes in a CDMA Verizon version __________________ * MacBook Pro 2.4 15" (Unibody / Late-2008) * iPhone 8GB (First Generation)

Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM	#10
Sky Blue macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2005	Only about 4 months until we know if it's real or not. __________________ "The case is so square that it easily stands at attention as if begging for treats."

Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM	#11
lostfan916 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NorCal	Wow. I really like that. Can't believe my baby is going to be considered "old" in a couple of months And doesn't look like we'll be apple to upgrade cheaply since our 3Gs were subsidized (unlike original iPhone owners.) __________________ Santa Rosa Macbook - iPhone 3G White - 500GB Time Capsule Flickr - Twitter

Feb 12, 2009, 03:58 PM	#2
Doju macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2008	My, my! That looks incredible, I'd greatly prefer it versus my glossy back.

Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM	#3
CWallace macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA	Returning to a metal back would be nice, though I seem to recall my original iPhone had a partial black plastic back for the antenna.

Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM	#4
thevofl macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2006	The matte is SO much better than the glossy. . . . Are we talking about iPhones or MacBook Displays?

Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM	#6
LoganT macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2007	That looks amazing.

Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM	#7
davidwarren macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007	It better have a lot more to offer than a new back.

Feb 12, 2009, 03:59 PM	#8
Cuthbert macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2008	Yeah baby! The wait is almost over.

Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM	#12
Scott24 macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2008	Missed the boat I think this would have been believable a few months back. This is far too much like the old black macbook. Would it be be totally out of the question that the new iPhone matched in with the rest of the mac/macbook line up? Who knows, they may go back to aluminum for the unibody look. I don't really see them making the phones have the same finish as an old 13" plastic macbook.

Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM	#13
websyndicate macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spokane Valley,WA	I just peed my pants a little bit __________________ 2ghz MB CD w/2gb Ram 100gb 7200rpm 18mb cache. 2ghz Core Duo New iMac 20inch 4gb Ram and yes my iPhone and many other apple thing. Too many to list

Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM	#14
specops macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007	hm.... i just hope the metal back doesnt change the weight that much cuz i LOVED the feel of the iphone 3g...

Feb 12, 2009, 04:01 PM	#15
Hot Snowboarder macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind you...!	Heres hoping there's a silver/white colour as well. __________________ 15.4" MBP 2008.

Feb 12, 2009, 04:02 PM	#16
Garissimo macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2004	Very interesting. Do I see an indication of a ring around the camera opening which could possibly be for an LED flash, or am I seeing things?

Feb 12, 2009, 04:03 PM	#17
aswitcher macrumors 601 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney OZ	16GB...if true I would imagine a further price drop unless they have something else up their sleeve. __________________ Never underestimate the Geekfactor Switcher since June '04 iPhone 3G \| 24" Alu iMac \| 15" MacBookPro \| Elgato EyeTV/IceTV \| SecuritySpy User

Feb 12, 2009, 04:04 PM	#18
nick9191 macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Britain	I think the black glossy looks nicer. That thing is going to be greasy like none other (think black Macbook except worse).

Feb 12, 2009, 04:05 PM	#19
Alucardx03 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Franklin, Wisconsin	Man, it seems like just yesterday that I was huddled outside the AT&T store at 2 a.m., trying to stay warm in the freezing rain, thinking about my upcoming iPhone 3G. Guess I'll be doing it all over in June... __________________ 15" MBP, 2.53 GHz; 15" MBP, 2.2 GHz; 500gb TC; Final Cut Studio 2; 32gb iPhone 3GS; ADVC300.

Feb 12, 2009, 04:05 PM	#20
Aldaris macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Salt Lake City	Bringing back the metal! Im sorry it might just be the "Shiny" Apple "Reality Distortion" but I'd much rather have aluminum backing back! It just has a better feel to it- Heck lets go Uni-Body iPhone 3G, each iphone carved from a brick! () Seriously though, I'm hoping for the metal back! __________________ -Aldaris (The "real" Judicator) PMac G4\|PCube\|PB G4\|MBP\|iPhone and iPods Galore This is my iLife?

Feb 12, 2009, 04:05 PM	#21
RQPS macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2008	Looks good! Hope it makes waiting to upgrade from my first gen worth it.

Feb 12, 2009, 04:06 PM	#23
paetrick macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2007	MHM !!! hate the glossy back, feels greasy and get many scratches, me would love that iphone ! __________________ Mac mini: 1.83 ghz c2d , 1Gb ram Server: 2.6 Ghz celeron, 2Gb ram, 3TB Hd. Pc: 2.67 Ghz c2d (8200 "penryn"), 3Gb ram, Ati 3870 SC3, 250GB Hd

Feb 12, 2009, 04:06 PM	#24
JohnnyQuest macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2006	BEAUTIFULLLLL! Can't they just release it already? __________________ 2.53 GHz 320GB 4GB RAM MacBook Pro, 4G 8GB Silver iPod nano, 32GB White iPhone 3GS

Feb 12, 2009, 04:07 PM	#25
Prof. macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: My head	That is one sexy ass phone! I hope it's the real deal. __________________ GayForMarriage • twitter • facebook

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