this is an interesting point but I'm not sure the size of the iPhone allows for changes in design akin to the G5 vs iMac. other than some of the small suggestions (different material, different backing), the phone really needs to DO certain things and not LOOK a certain way. The key to the phone is the fact that the device mostly disappears -- it's all about the software. I think all the various designs of the iPod suggest a change is quite possible, but personally i'm not convinced it will happen.
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this is an interesting point but I'm not sure the size of the iPhone allows for changes in design akin to the G5 vs iMac. other than some of the small suggestions (different material, different backing), the phone really needs to DO certain things and not LOOK a certain way. The key to the phone is the fact that the device mostly disappears -- it's all about the software. I think all the various designs of the iPod suggest a change is quite possible, but personally i'm not convinced it will happen.
Power Mac G5 and later Power Macs are the ones usually referred to in that topic. not iMacs.
I could see the current phone getting a half inch shorter and a quarter inch narrower, by trimming the bezel. Bigger? No. The screen size will surely not change - more precisely, the pixel count will remain 320 wide and 480 high. Tons of software depends on 320x480. Perhaps dots per inch could change but I don't see that happening either.
Whatever about the aesthetics, the screen badly needs changing. Changing resolution isn't going to be a problem for Dev as the iPad will show.
Wow. Deifnitely a stretch given that they wont even give up a .03 flash for the existing camera.
Answer to what the unknown metal piece is
Actually I have the answer to what the unknown metal piece is. It's Apple's anti bitching technology for all of the whiners who didn't get what they demanded from any new design.
Actually I have the answer to what the unknown metal piece is. It's Apple's anti bitching technology for all of the whiners who didn't get what they demanded from any new design.
I'm looking at mine now (typing on it) and wondering if they could add 1/4" to each corner diagonally, making for a full 4" diagonal display. Now if they could add the resolution of 800 by 480 to a display that size, it could be really great.
IR=extremely low end universal remote that requires you to point your phone at each piece of equipment in turn, thus eliminating the possibility of macros.
"Looks like the actual dimensions are the same as the current iPhone - just that there will be no silver bezel.
Instead, it'll form a Unibody like construction."
Completely agree... Also the home button will be on the mainboard so cheaper to replace when screen damaged and longer meantime between failure, fewer ribbon cables to screen.
Is that a hole in the lcd? would it be completely mad to suggest that Apple have put a circular portion of the LCD onto mainboard too and utilised that patent for a camera that is built into the LCD pixels and has autofocus math on each pixel sensor. The mirror for distance triangulation. cheaper to build this technology into a portion of the LCD than all of it? Naw not enough pixel density for a camera but could be used as sensor for non-touch gestures, same patent tech? OR more likely its not a hole...
I recon this is the real deal unibody slimmer iphone front with no bezle
Instead, it'll form a Unibody like construction."
Completely agree... Also the home button will be on the mainboard so cheaper to replace when screen damaged and longer meantime between failure, fewer ribbon cables to screen.
Is that a hole in the lcd? would it be completely mad to suggest that Apple have put a circular portion of the LCD onto mainboard too and utilised that patent for a camera that is built into the LCD pixels and has autofocus math on each pixel sensor. The mirror for distance triangulation. cheaper to build this technology into a portion of the LCD than all of it? Naw not enough pixel density for a camera but could be used as sensor for non-touch gestures, same patent tech? OR more likely its not a hole...
I recon this is the real deal unibody slimmer iphone front with no bezle
I don't see why not given the 1280x1024 on this 4 inch display.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/qisdas-ultra-high-res-qcm-330-smartphone-and-more-surface/
I don't think it will be 4", because I think the screen will be the same or very similar to what the new Android phones are using, a 3.7" (0.2" bigger) one with 480x800. It just seems it's the new "standard". Besides, judging by the picture, I don't see a 0.5" increase.
That's how the over-hyping starts, with people like you having unrealistic expectations.
Agreed.
and it's hard to make any judgements from out of China. I've visited last month and they have a knack on making iphone clones. Heck I've seen a mini iphone lookalike!
With all these fakes around, it's different to really assess what parts are real parts being considered by apple or not or by a clone maker for another lookalike.
Id sure love an iSight camera. I want that in my phone more than my iPad!
This could just be some knock-off part, but if its real and the design becomes iPad-like (without the current bulging sides) then maybe the actual overall length isnt much greater: more glass, less plastic bulge = a little bit longer but also narrower?
Ill be sorry to see the glossy black back go, if it does: its amazingly scratch-resistant and matches the front nicely.
A strip of rubber down each side wouldnt hurt though.
This could just be some knock-off part, but if its real and the design becomes iPad-like (without the current bulging sides) then maybe the actual overall length isnt much greater: more glass, less plastic bulge = a little bit longer but also narrower?
Ill be sorry to see the glossy black back go, if it does: its amazingly scratch-resistant and matches the front nicely.
A strip of rubber down each side wouldnt hurt though.
I didn't know I was so influential.
I'd imagine my expectations - to expect disappointment - not to be an issue. I was just pointing out that a 4inch 800x480 is by no means a technical obstacle.