3G iPhone with Glossy Black Back?

[Shadowriver]

3G is referencing the technology/chip the iPhone uses to connect to the internet when WiFi is not available. It is a several years old and several times faster technology than the EDGE technology/chip that the current iPhone uses.

So why EDGE is called 2.5G then, and GSM was called 2G? ;p So to be detail 3G referes as 3rd generation mobile telephony standard and its called UMTS.
UMTS didn't been crated for internet data transfer mainly, the target of UMTS is replacement of GSM. That means UMTS is full mobile telephony system, with possibilities to natively (w/o TCP/IP help) transfer video of caller (mainly known difference to old GSM). Data possibility of UMTS are know as HSPA and it mutations that are faster then last one ;p

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Mobile_Telecommunications_System read this for more

 

[iSamurai]

Still just a good render.. No camera in the reflection..

You can see all other things in the background.

good point. totally agree

ALSO the camera lens looks slightly skewed -- it CAN'T be skewed otherwise you cant get the picture to show straight up.

however, you'll never know until you actually try taking a picture with an iTouch (seeing that it reflects) so if the camera will really show up. I dunno... the bottom part (where it curves) has some distorted shape, could be the camera.

and 1 more thing: why didnt they release a higher resolution photo?

 

[BongoBanger]

So... where's the flash for the camera?

 

[FRRYY]

i'm still up in the air about its authenticity.

but this image makes sense in terms of consistency in the apple lineup.

maybe not glossy black like this but a black back for sure.
to match up with the how the current iMac looks like.

Chamfered edges with a black back to increase perceived slimness and a slightly larger size to accommodate a larger batter?

its getting harder to say that this would be fake.



and in terms of "no camera in the reflection", i'm not sure you would get one given the angle of the photo. maybe if it was take straight on in a perpendicular manner, but not at this angle.

 

[XwiredTVA]

good point. totally agree

ALSO the camera lens looks slightly skewed -- it CAN'T be skewed otherwise you cant get the picture to show straight up.

however, you'll never know until you actually try taking a picture with an iTouch (seeing that it reflects) so if the camera will really show up. I dunno... the bottom part (where it curves) has some distorted shape, could be the camera.

and 1 more thing: why didnt they release a higher resolution photo?

It was probably taken with an iPhone.

 

[L3X]

It won't be slippery.

that's not what she said...

 

[iSamurai]

It was probably taken with an iPhone.

I just stretched this and then readjusted the colour - it resembles a person taking a picture. could be true.

I was suspecting that there was no camera reflection, but the curve at the corners could play a role IYKWIM.

 

[Indy21]

the iPhone is going to get a 3G version. Along with a CPU upgrade (current ARM CPU is no longer being produced).

The battery capacity is supposed to be double, the screen is up .4" in size, and the CPU is pumped up however which one, dunno yet but Intel's making 3 that would fit the bill. Doesn't matter though any one of them would give it 30-80% more processing power.

The glass has been reworked as well, for what I don't know. Again this is merely based on Suppliers and their 1st qtr results, 2nd quarter projections as well as what they currently producing VS. what they were.

I love it when you talk dirty! Tell me more! TELL ME MORE!!!

No really though, you seem confident in your statements about the upgrades to come, what are your sources dear friend? If it is going to have everything you just listed, that is just SICK! I can't wait!

 

[impact_blue]

Stillllll Noooooooooooo Flasssssshhhhhhhhhhhh

Is this really wanted by all?

 

[Elijahg]

I just stretched this and then readjusted the colour - it resembles a person taking a picture. could be true.

I was suspecting that there was no camera reflection, but the curve at the corners could play a role IYKWIM.

Could be a true Colorware iPhone, Photoshopped to remove the seam.

 

[thadoggfather]

maybe they didnt release a picture of the front to keep people on edge for a while. no pun intended

Just sold my iPhone yesterday and shipped it off minutes ago. Just got back from the post office and I see this thread, and regardless of the validity, I'm happy there are so many 3G iPhone rumors in the works... Going to get a BlackBerry 8310 to hold me over... but ready for 2nd gen!

the fact that they subsidize iPhone in Germany, sold 8GB refurbs for $250, don't produce the ARM processor anymore, mysterious bulk order of chips, auctioning for who is going to produce those chips, less replenished stock in stores leads me to believe whether this is a real pic or not, the next iPhone is just around the bend!

 

[XwiredTVA]

I love it when you talk dirty! Tell me more! TELL ME MORE!!!

No really though, you seem confident in your statements about the upgrades to come, what are your sources dear friend? If it is going to have everything you just listed, that is just SICK! I can't wait!

Sources? Just watch CNBC/Bloomsburg.
CEO Of National Semi Conductor was on earlier this week talking about the new glass and touchscreens for Apple and that they were .4" larger but used less power...

Intel's CEO stated the NEW mobile chipsets currently in production phasing out the current ARM CPU's are 30-80% faster and use less power.

Bigger battery, no brainer here. The current one is weaker than my PII thinkpad. And if your going to run 3G you NEED more POWER.

Everything else is just taken stock, same way... Um... Analyst's do their jobs... Shhh...

Also there's a HINGE on the bottom of this phone in the picture. This may indeed be the iPhone Mini's... Maybe. Left and right side show equal hinge type mechanicals.

 

[drb6]

Yeah this makes it look like someone shaded it in photoshop

I just stretched this and then readjusted the colour - it resembles a person taking a picture. could be true.

I was suspecting that there was no camera reflection, but the curve at the corners could play a role IYKWIM.

 

[nickspohn]

this is not real,


not to mention pathetic.


It's common sense. Let's take ONLY ONE PICTURE and upload it to the internet saying it's the new iPhone. I think if i had a 3G iPhone in my hands, i would share more picks instead of the BACK of the phone, which can easily be photoshopped.

 

[nja247]

It COULD be right, as the design is similar the the MacBook Air (the tapering). Could look like a certain rumoured tablet too.

Regardless, my issues are:

1) 8GB? Unlikely, but not impossible. Most mobile phones have very little memory, so 8GB would still be attractive. However there better be a top end 32 GB model too.

2) Where's the flash? Even a bright LED would suffice. Hope Apple doesn't miss the boat on that again. Com'on!

 

[caliguy]

Yeah I don't buy this. I think it's a Colorware'd slash slightly Photoshop'd current iPhone.

Also, couldn't the Apple logo be just silver instead of white like it looks? The light is just hitting it strangely.

 

[Indy21]

Sources? Just watch CNBC/Bloomsburg.
CEO Of National Semi Conductor was on earlier this week talking about the new glass and touchscreens for Apple and that they were .4" larger but used less power...

Intel's CEO stated the NEW mobile chipsets currently in production phasing out the current ARM CPU's are 30-80% faster and use less power.

Bigger battery, no brainer here. The current one is weaker than my PII thinkpad. And if your going to run 3G you NEED more POWER.

Everything else is just taken stock, same way... Um... Analyst's do their jobs... Shhh...

Also there's a HINGE on the bottom of this phone in the picture. This may indeed be the iPhone Mini's... Maybe. Left and right side show equal hinge type mechanicals.

Hey thanx. That's great to hear. I love hearing backed up info like this as I'm sure everyone else does also.

 

[ryanide]

Maybe it will get better reception

Everyone of my friends is SO over my iPhone because of the poor reception and dropped calls, they're about ready to all pitch in and buy me a Verizon phone.

Maybe if they change the back to all plastic the antenna will work better...??!!!

I can only hope.

P.S. Kinda sad that some company is advertising iPhone reception boosters at the bottom of these forums (especially at $149-$349 on top of the iPhone cost!)

 

[Tetraeon]

Possible materials used in this iPhone

Anyone remember this patent? Having the case made of this substance would eliminate the need for a separate plastic antenna cover.

Apple seeks patent on radio-transparent zirconia CE casings

As for scratches, it could be coated with self-healing paint:

Bayer coating raw materials make scratches disappear

Scratches could be removed by leaving it in your pocket

Looks like this info has been around a while tho, and I am by no means an expert on any of this...


EDIT: Upon reading the AI article again, sounds like a glossy, scratch-resistant surface could be achieved with the ceramic substance alone, without any paint.

 

[bytethese]

Could be a true Colorware iPhone, Photoshopped to remove the seam.

While I am not sure if this is real or not, I am skeptical of that hypothesis. Colorware phones do not have the FCC ID, Serial Number, etc still printed on them. One would have to take a shot of a normal iPhone and attempt to Photoshop the pic of the S/N, ID, etc and match the black on the COlorware job, not to mention remove the seam line and then move the text downware to the position the seam used to be. I'm no Photoshop pro but this seems like it would be a pretty damn difficuly job to do with Photoshop.

 

[kb152]

whether it's real or not, i would like it if the camera were at an angle on the back. before the first version came out, i was hoping the camera would be positioned to allow pictures to be taken while holding the camera at something closer to a 45 degree angle. it's a more natural way to hold the device and it's easier to take pictures on the sly.

 

[nickspohn]

Everyone of my friends is SO over my iPhone because of the poor reception and dropped calls, they're about ready to all pitch in and buy me a Verizon phone.

Maybe if they change the back to all plastic the antenna will work better...??!!!

I can only hope.

P.S. Kinda sad that some company is advertising iPhone reception boosters at the bottom of these forums (especially at $149-$349 on top of the iPhone cost!)

I had that issue, it started doing it all of a sudden.

Called Apple.
Scheduled a Genius Appointment
Gave me a new iPhone no questions asked.
Reception is great.



Or maybe it's because you live in hickville?

 

[yetanotherdave]

this is not real,


not to mention pathetic.


It's common sense. Let's take ONLY ONE PICTURE and upload it to the internet saying it's the new iPhone. I think if i had a 3G iPhone in my hands, i would share more picks instead of the BACK of the phone, which can easily be photoshopped.

If I were an apple employee putting my job on the line taking photos of an unreleased product, I'd take as few photos as possible to make it as quick as possible and try and get the main visual changes in. It's likely the front is exactly the same as currently. I wouldn't be taking out a SLR or taking my time over the photo, it's likely to be snapped in a moment when there's no one else around.

 

[Ryanr14]

It COULD be right, as the design is similar the the MacBook Air (the tapering). Could look like a certain rumoured tablet too.

Regardless, my issues are:

1) 8GB? Unlikely, but not impossible. Most mobile phones have very little memory, so 8GB would still be attractive. However there better be a top end 32 GB model too.

2) Where's the flash? Even a bright LED would suffice. Hope Apple doesn't miss the boat on that again. Com'on!

The taper still confuses me, it must have been a really good photoshop to make that taper. But again could be a really good case mod, but how do you get the engraving. This is all too confusing why does apple need to be secretive?!?@

 

[Rot'nApple]

no because the colorware ones still have 2 pieces on the back, there is no apparent seam on this one

Also, is it me or does the phone in that picture seem less flat "thinnovation" of the original and seems more curved or "bloated" on the back as in packed with gps (maybe), front camera for iChat video conferencing, 32GB capacity, 3G goodness?!