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3G iPhone with Glossy Black Back?
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Ceramic Backing?
Didn't apple file a patent for a ceramic material a few years back? If I remember right, the benefits were durability and transparancy to radio waves. This could result in a very durable product - the space shuttle's tiles are made of ceramic. If the photo isn't fake, I bet we are seeing a glossy ceramic surface for the next iphone.
Didn't apple file a patent for a ceramic material a few years back? If I remember right, the benefits were durability and transparancy to radio waves. This could result in a very durable product - the space shuttle's tiles are made of ceramic. If the photo isn't fake, I bet we are seeing a glossy ceramic surface for the next iphone.
I can see Apple doing a back like that. Just like the Laptops, the glowing Apple Logo would tell everyone within 30 feet that you are using an iPhone. Also will help associate iPhone with the black MB causing more brand recognition.
I do hope it looks like that.
I do hope it looks like that.
I would gladly trade in a glossy crappy plastic back for those options! In my opinion though, I think this is fake... not nessesarily photoshopped but I don't think Apple would let a leak like this get out.
Make the Apple Logo Glow!
They should make the Apple logo glow, as they do on the Macbooks... That would be cool -- only if it doesn't take any MORE battery power...
They should make the Apple logo glow, as they do on the Macbooks... That would be cool -- only if it doesn't take any MORE battery power...
It uses industrial black diamond cover, will not scratch, but don't drop it. LOL
I think I remember reading something about that, but I do have to question, what the hell would happen if you dropped it??? Ceramic breaks into pieces when dropped, plastic cracks, dents, and chips for the most part. Ceramic isn't that durable over plastic. I'd have to think that it would also add weight to the product, which would be a big no no for them.
Amen to a glowing Apple
If it were clear or somewhat opaque, it would just be illuminated by the screens backlight - no extra battery power needed. I'd be all for it.
If it were clear or somewhat opaque, it would just be illuminated by the screens backlight - no extra battery power needed. I'd be all for it.
It would be very neat, but a very dumb move. Any light on any portable devise draws power and on a phone, power is especially important. I think they'll keep the mirror looking apple logo.
Doesn't this look like the photographer?
This come up me with new possibility ;> it maybe real, but fake in same time ;p
Some could create a iPhone like cover for fun and make a photo of it ^^' or it's customized current iPhone ;p
The light on the MB(P) is actually the screen backlight. This would not be possible on the phone as there are internals in the way.
That's a different kind of ceramic you're thinking of.
There's a "high tech/ high resistance" ceramic that they use for watches, etc. that is scratch-proof and lightweight, but I don't know how easily it breaks. I'm assuming that if they're using it for watches (and high-end companies use it, e.g. Chanel's Ceramic J12 watch) it doesn't break or chip easily.
Did they say this was a true photo of the new iPhone or a representation of what they saw?
Makes a big difference if this image was created from the memory of something seen versus claiming it was an actual photo.
What is being claimed?
Makes a big difference if this image was created from the memory of something seen versus claiming it was an actual photo.
What is being claimed?
Yup, just like on the current MacBooks (I think?).
Can anyone infer if the iPhone depicted is any thinner than the current model?
Look closer at the leaf.
IMO, the white-ness looks to be glare with the logo actually being silver.
I wouldn't be surprised if this "leak" came from Apple. Remember all the stuff that came out before the original iPhone announcement to throw people off?
IMO it looks like it was taken at an Apple Store. Look at the laptops in the reflection on the right.
IMO it looks like it was taken at an Apple Store. Look at the laptops in the reflection on the right.
I think that the picture's legit, but I bet it was copy and pasted onto the laptop keyboard background.
Could someone take a picture of their iphone - lying in roughly the same position, similar angle - on their Macbook Pro.
Just so we can see the size of it. Personally, I think it's just a modded iPhone.
If it is a new product, the 8GB capacity would suggest it is a budget model.
Just so we can see the size of it. Personally, I think it's just a modded iPhone.
If it is a new product, the 8GB capacity would suggest it is a budget model.
Nicely done!
You can make out fingers and everything, and you've managed to make it clearer than an ultrasound.
Well, that proves one thing: That object was photographed.
Whether it turns out to be an iPhone is still up for debate. I love trying to figure this stuff out, but if it's a fake, well, then, that's a stabbin'.
However, I'm skeptical if this is real, because if you look at the reflection of the computer at the top, it shows the iTunes screen as if an iPhone was connected. Maybe the person has another iPhone or an iPod Touch which is connected, but this one is certainly not.
Wouldn't it be nice if Apple answered some prayers and implemented Bluetooth syncing?