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Apparent Next-Generation iPhone Gets a Thorough Hands-On

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1) Why hasn't Gizmodo released a video showing that this phone connects to iTunes in recovery mode?

2) Why are there only low resolution and bad lightning videos and photos?

3) Why doesn't Gizmodo tell us anything about the chipsets?
 
Looks like that same '3GS' case that was disguising the phone in the bar, was on the iPhone that was pictured on the iPad prototype. And you can clearly see the front facing camera to the left of the ear-peice in that picture. Seems like this is the real deal.
 

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zacman said:
1) Why hasn't Gizmodo released a video showing that this phone connects to iTunes in recovery mode?

2) Why are there only low resolution and bad lightning videos and photos?

3) Why doesn't Gizmodo tell us anything about the chipsets?
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If they have that info, they will probably release it every other day, to procure big amounts of internet hits during the week... if that makes sense.
 
Anuba said:
The (rumored) revamped Mac Pro, which I personally find much more interesting. That case has looked the same since prehistoric times, i.e. before the Intel switch. And so has the Mac Mini. I don't think any of Apple's designs have remained unchanged for that long. It's been, what, 5-6 years? In the early 2000's, jaws dropped if Apple didn't revamp designs on a yearly basis (beige G3, turqoise G3, graphite G4, white G4, blob iMac, lampshade iMac, white slate iMac etc etc).

Also, new monitors. Will they retire the ancient Cinema 30" (which is fatter than iMac, in spite of the fact that the latter has an entire computer attached to the back of the screen) and if so, will they dare replace it with a 27" screen based on the iMac (a daring move, considering 16:9 aspect ratio screams "consumer")?
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Very few people, relatively speaking care about either of those things compared to the iPhone.

As for this phone business. I would say the concept of a removable battery would make it pretty much a no-go on the reality front. I am not sure why people think Apple would do that. It goes against pretty much everything they have ever done successfully. So I am not guessing one way or another because I don't really care. I would just be surprised if the next generation iPhone had a user replaceable battery.
 
If this truly is the new iPhone, I actually like it. The phone looks a lot more durable without the plastic backing. Either way, I know I'll be getting the iPhone when my plan is eligible for renewal in October.
 
haha apple must be so pissed that this got leaked, it serves them right for being such pains in the ass :apple::rolleyes:
 
uberamd said:
iMac or Mac Pro? And based on what I read the comment was about the exterior look of the Mac Pro.
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Yes, I was talking about the Mac Pro. My mention of the iMac at the end was about pros switching to PC if they discontinue the Mac Pro, because the iMac won't cut it.

I think that the Mac Pro desktop style case is by far the most elegant, professional looking system on the market. Ever since the introduction of the Power Mac G5 case (and I own 3 of these because I love the look of them so much), Apples high end desktops have looked great. Their designs are efficient, functional, and look good in any office or work setting.
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I agree. But that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying that even though it looks great and holds up well after X years, it still signals neglect to leave it unchanged for so long. Just like they have with the Mac Mini and the ACD 30", both designs are ancient, approximately 100 computer years old. It signals "we don't give a crap about these products anymore, but some idiots are still buying them so we keep making them." It raises suspicions that they've lost their mojo in the pro segment. Sometimes you have to refresh designs for psychological reasons, even if there's nothing wrong with the current ones. And besides, all their other products look better than they did in 2005, so why dismiss the notion that Ive can improve the design of the Mac Pro as well?
 
kdarling said:
Either they're trying to out industrial-look the Zune...

Or they really took those Droid ad "girlie phone" comments to heart.
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If you check out the "stealth-disguise case" images. I think you can see that Apple can shift towards a more professional (masculine) Deiter Rams style chassis.

But the thin form-factor means you can also dress it-up in a pink case with love hearts on it.

Double transvestite whammy!

C.
 
cmaier said:
Apple will sue them. Remember what happened to ThinkSecret?
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This is the biggest tech-scoop of the decade. It's likely that Gawker will act all non-chalant but will be taking plenty of legal advice on this.

My instinct is that Apple did not want this to happen.
But now the stable door is open .. it may have to ride this particular horse.

C.

PS Horrified that Apple are still using that font for the letterhead!
 
It's all good publicity for Apple. They're getting creative with their marketing - the frenzied masses love this stuff. For all we know, Gizmodo could be in on it with Apple...
 
All this is just planned marketing. Don't you find it is a weird coincidence that an Apple engineer is loosing his prototype in a bar where a Gyzmodo guy is at the very same moment! C'mon...they are just willing to create the buzz...and it worked perfectly.
 
MacGiver said:
All this is just planned marketing. Don't you find it is a weird coincidence that an Apple engineer is loosing his prototype in a bar where a Gyzmodo guy is at the very same moment! C'mon...they are just willing to create the buzz...and it worked perfectly.
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As I said in the other thread, the guy was not from Gizmodo. It was just some random guy. He just sold it to Gizmodo.
 
I really like the look of this new iPhone 4. This looks more modern and professional, and magical, and revolutionary, and A+. Thank you Steve Jobs.:apple:

I for one will be one of the first people in line to get my new iPhone 4 with 2nd mic or removable battery, or what ever people think that it is. I really dont care what it is I just like the look. alot!!! :D


My 3G needs this upgrade, and my wife needs to upgrade from my original iPhone to my 3G. It's all justified :D
 
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