Just four months ahead of September, when Apple typically unveils new iPhones, leaks and rumors are starting to surface fast and frequently.
The latest comes courtesy of Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who tweeted a photo of alleged case molds for a trio of upcoming iPhones over the weekend. If accurate, the molds suggest that all three 2019 models will feature a large square camera bump, as seen in many leaks to date.
iPhone molds like these are typically created based on design specifications and dimensions that leak out of the factories of Apple manufacturing partners such as Foxconn, allowing third-party accessory makers to prepare properly-fitting cases ahead of time, but they are not always accurate.
The rumored design of the camera bump has proven quite controversial since it was first leaked by OnLeaks in January, with many criticizing the look of both the bump itself and the positioning of the camera lenses within the bump.
It is unclear why Apple would use the square bump for the next iPhone XR if rumors about it having a dual-lens rear camera are accurate, as the existing pill-shaped bump used on the iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max would seem sufficient, but perhaps it is merely for consistency.
It's worth noting that the camera design might end up being not quite as polarizing as seen in renders, as rumors suggest that Apple plans to apply a special black coating on some of the lenses that could help them blend into the bezel.
Last week, Gurman said the third camera on the next iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will be an ultra-wide-angle lens that enables a broader range of zoom. The second lens on the next iPhone XR is expected to enable increased zoom as well. The new cameras are also expected to power new augmented reality capabilities.
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Another Leak Points Towards Controversial Square Camera Bump on All Three 2019 iPhones
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Lets be honest... for all the designers out there... you have to admit this is a horrible design. Aesthetically speaking, Apple could have handled a triple camera format in a much better way. This design just looks lazy.
This will tank sales more than any industry “experts” even see coming - watch.
People underestimate how many Apple fans only became Apple fans because of the incredible design.
Want to know who is buying those LG phones for a 13% marketshare? People who care about design.
Release that ugly, square camera bump and LG’s marketshare just went to 17%.
Sales will tank like never before seen or expected. Nobody wants that camera design and it will put off hundreds of thousands of upgraders, millions...instantly.
It will be heavily mocked and memed as well. It will be deemed uncool to have that iPhone.
This is really slowly becoming to be the beginning of the end for Apple, and almost nobody sees it coming. Pretty sad stuff
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Customers aren’t still buying it. That’s why they had a 19% drop off in sales and it’s only the beginning.
It is POOR DESIGN. Apple is literally built - their entire reputation - on being a design leader. That’s what sells their image, that’s what helps move their ridiculous price points and profit margins.
They are taking away the appeal and “cool” societal factor of owning a well-designed piece of equipment.
That camera bump will be all over the meme Instagram accounts, Facebook pages, might even be mocked by Samsung in ads (wouldn’t surprise me).
Once the public opinion begins shifting from “cool” to “uncool” to own something, *YOU NEVER GET IT BACK*. This marketshare dip should not be taken lightly.
People underestimate how many Apple fans only became Apple fans because of the incredible design.
Want to know who is buying those LG phones for a 13% marketshare? People who care about design.
Release that ugly, square camera bump and LG’s marketshare just went to 17%.
Sales will tank like never before seen or expected. Nobody wants that camera design and it will put off hundreds of thousands of upgraders, millions...instantly.
It will be heavily mocked and memed as well. It will be deemed uncool to have that iPhone.
This is really slowly becoming to be the beginning of the end for Apple, and almost nobody sees it coming. Pretty sad stuff
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Customers aren’t still buying it. That’s why they had a 19% drop off in sales and it’s only the beginning.
It is POOR DESIGN. Apple is literally built - their entire reputation - on being a design leader. That’s what sells their image, that’s what helps move their ridiculous price points and profit margins.
They are taking away the appeal and “cool” societal factor of owning a well-designed piece of equipment.
That camera bump will be all over the meme Instagram accounts, Facebook pages, might even be mocked by Samsung in ads (wouldn’t surprise me).
Once the public opinion begins shifting from “cool” to “uncool” to own something, *YOU NEVER GET IT BACK*. This marketshare dip should not be taken lightly.
I'd place money if Jony had the final say he'd make a smooth black slab of glass with no ports, buttons, speaker holes, logos etc. But all the design team have to play with the marketing department who have to push upgrades and showroom bells and whistle to get the consumer to keep buying. They also have to compete with the competition and current trends. All this in a very small window of time in order to start testing and manufacturing.
It's not like Jony has carte blanche to design what he likes and Apple just makes it.
Also all camera bumps are fugly.
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I would love it if Apple would let us spec our own iPhones even if it meant a month or two build time and increased price. Pick the storage you want, pick the battery size (which would dictate the body thickness), wireless charging or not (no for me, give me a 7000-series aluminum unibody), etc.
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Yeah exactly, because we all spend time looking at the camera any day, it’s the purpose of the device and the camera are forward facing... these are all silly shallow critiques by people that spends any day looking for everything they can use to criticize a company they obviously don’t like. I hope for them they will grow up and realize life is short and we should focus on what we love, like and want not wasting it repeating the same useless critique and corny nerd jokes.
This will have just been released when my phone contract is up for renewal- and I get the option for a new handset. And I can say hands down this WILL NOT be it. Ugly, Ugly device.
It's not the bump, it's the phone that's gotten too thin. Apple crossed the line with the "and now it's ...% thinner" cult few models ago! Now even the new cases must be thicker to cover the higher bump, and also probably more expensive. As it's been said numerous times - make it thicker, ffs!
iPhone's cameras have always been the best, and I'm sure the 11th won't disappoint as well, but it's the designer that needs to go.
iPhone's cameras have always been the best, and I'm sure the 11th won't disappoint as well, but it's the designer that needs to go.
I refuse to get any of the X models. If this is the future of iPhone I may have to turn to the dark side. I’ve been with iPhone since the beginning and upgraded every year until last. #updateThe8
Everyone comparing this to the bump on the iPhone 8/X etc. Whilst a nit annoying, they don't look straight up ugly and out of symmetry as this. I cannot believe this is actually even a candidate for a final design. Aesthetically this is just incredible unpleasing, if not downright hideous.
[doublepost=1557771033][/doublepost]Okay if you take your design inspiration from metastatized tumors.
Just four months ahead of September, when Apple typically unveils new iPhones, leaks and rumors are starting to surface fast and frequently.
The latest comes courtesy of Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who tweeted a photo of alleged case molds for a trio of upcoming iPhones over the weekend. If accurate, the molds suggest that all three 2019 models will feature a large square camera bump, as seen in many leaks to date.
iPhone molds like these are typically created based on design specifications and dimensions that leak out of the factories of Apple manufacturing partners such as Foxconn, allowing third-party accessory makers to prepare properly-fitting cases ahead of time, but they are not always accurate.
The rumored design of the camera bump has proven quite controversial since it was first leaked by OnLeaks in January, with many criticizing the look of both the bump itself and the positioning of the camera lenses within the bump.
It is unclear why Apple would use the square bump for the next iPhone XR if rumors about it having a dual-lens rear camera are accurate, as the existing pill-shaped bump used on the iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max would seem sufficient, but perhaps it is merely for consistency.
It's worth noting that the camera design might end up being not quite as polarizing as seen in renders, as rumors suggest that Apple plans to apply a special black coating on some of the lenses that could help them blend into the bezel.
Last week, Gurman said the third camera on the next iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will be an ultra-wide-angle lens that enables a broader range of zoom. The second lens on the next iPhone XR is expected to enable increased zoom as well. The new cameras are also expected to power new augmented reality capabilities.
Article Link: Another Leak Points Towards Controversial Square Camera Bump on All Three 2019 iPhones
Yeah, apparently we have a number of amateur industrial designers/engineers weighing in here. As most of these phones will end up in cases, to your point the camera will sit flush.
I highly doubt they’d leave XS/MAX available to purchase. Not with Tim Cook’s crooked strategies.