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Alleged iPhone 6 Rear Shell Shown From Multiple Angles in New Photos
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We see all these pictures, back covers ect.... of the 4.7 model, but none of the supposed 5.5 model---are we certain there will be a 5.5 in Sept along with the 4.7 release, for me I sure Hope we do, as we know the battery issue has been fixed, so where are the Picture leaks?
This doesn't look like they were listening to the public.
It's more like Apple has no one powerful enough to veto Jon Ive any more.
Wrong manufacturer. This design looks like a weird copy of an HTC One.
Really? I haven't used it but I know I never (I should say extremely rarely) use my flash on my iPhone 5 because it doesn't seem very good. I had hoped the dual flash made it worth using. Have you used it very much on the 5S then?
Many cases have holes to showcase Apple logo. If Apple illuminated it, every case would have this feature,
the screen size increase is definitely public-influenced in my opinion
the rounded edges seem to be more samsung than htc
If the
logo were to light up, I'm sure there would be a setting to toggle it on/off. So I'm sure a lot of cases still won't come with giant holes in the back, although we will probably see a lot more that do.
Agreed.
Okay. I was thinking more about how the antenna insulators are so HTC
That said, I'm in the group who thinks that Apple might put some kind of covering over the back that hides those huge stripes.
I'd like to see a sapphire front, a grippy back, and some waterproofing.
Ex-Fanboi!!
Well, almost. I am typing this on a RMBP. I have an Ipad Air, Imac, MacMini, Apple Tv, etc, but I recently jettisoned my 5S for an LG G2, soon to be replaced by a G3. The Apple design for 6 model seems dated and not very attractive to me. I never did use the fingerprint mode on my 5S. The 5S was a good phone, but I am really liking the larger screen on the G2 and the wireless charging. It seems like Apple is really compromising screen resolution due to the IveEffect of thinness. Right now, you can't have really thin ( thin battery) and super resolution. The bezels on the renders make the phone look ancient in mobilephone history. The G2 looks sleek and modern. I hope Apple starts to wake up.
Well, almost. I am typing this on a RMBP. I have an Ipad Air, Imac, MacMini, Apple Tv, etc, but I recently jettisoned my 5S for an LG G2, soon to be replaced by a G3. The Apple design for 6 model seems dated and not very attractive to me. I never did use the fingerprint mode on my 5S. The 5S was a good phone, but I am really liking the larger screen on the G2 and the wireless charging. It seems like Apple is really compromising screen resolution due to the IveEffect of thinness. Right now, you can't have really thin ( thin battery) and super resolution. The bezels on the renders make the phone look ancient in mobilephone history. The G2 looks sleek and modern. I hope Apple starts to wake up.
Agreed.
Okay. I was thinking more about how the antenna insulators are so HTC
That said, I'm in the group who thinks that Apple might put some kind of covering over the back that hides those huge stripes.
I'd like to see a sapphire front, a grippy back, and some waterproofing.
i like the waterproofing but for me the glass/smooth feel of the back is what i prefer
Bezels look better on some renders/dummy units than others. More signs point to them being smaller than the 5S which should be pretty similar to other android flagships. Unfortunately it will probably always be taller as long as Apple keeps the home button (similar to how the HTC one is limited by the speakers). As for resolution, the rumored 1704 x 960 @ 416ppi sounds good enough for me. Super resolutions sound great, but not if there is a negligible difference at the cost of battery life (see arstechnica battery tests on the G3). A thinner, lighter device is nice for portability but hopefully the extra size for the battery will give it a nice bump without being negated by the new screen. iPhones don't have the best battery life, but they are above average, especially for the battery capacity.
Math done:
iPhone 5S volume: 55135,568 mm3
iPhone 6 volume (acording to schematics): 53875,2 mm3
Don't expect a better battery life, unless the new A8 chip is much more efficient..
There's a bit of a saying in the design world that it's simple to design something complicated, but really complicated to design something simple. Generally, Apple doesn't get a lot of respect from your average Joe who doesn't understand design when they look at something they've made and say "It's a plain looking rounded rectangle". Of course this is what the rest of us appreciate. The lack of complication, and the simple, subtle, but striking designs we always get.
This design isn't simple, it's not subtle, it's not striking. It's busy in all the wrong ways. It's ugly.
This design isn't simple, it's not subtle, it's not striking. It's busy in all the wrong ways. It's ugly.
I must say I really trust them designwise... they never disappointed me and having not seen the product in all its glory I think it's a mistake to judge it now. I was really sceptical when I first saw the photos that leaked for the iPhone 5 and it turned out it's one of the best design I've ever seen. Now I can understand this one looks a bit weird, but to me I find it original, a bit surprising and I think that's what I love about them
Everybody is going wild over this mock up made with a new fangled plastic copy machine thing as if it might possibly be even a little bit maybe true?
Really?
Hurry up Apple and get me a 4.7 phone!!
Really?
Hurry up Apple and get me a 4.7 phone!!