Another thing: When you're talking and it's raining, water is less likely to fall in the speaker hole. I'm not sure if this was ever an issue, but it's something I think about when I'm walking the dog and talking when it's misting or raining lightly. I'm sure it's more about maximizing space than anything, but that would be a benefit.
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Another thing: When you're talking and it's raining, water is less likely to fall in the speaker hole. I'm not sure if this was ever an issue, but it's something I think about when I'm walking the dog and talking when it's misting or raining lightly. I'm sure it's more about maximizing space than anything, but that would be a benefit.
Can't take it anymore
For ***** sake Macrumors!!! Does anyone care about these leaks anymore? It's the same crap on every site. We know what it's going to look like already. The iphone has leaked!!! Ok we get it. Macrumors--Please stop comparing leaked iphone video/pic/specs/etc. WE GET IT!! same ****, taller phone. Can I get a amen from someone?
For ***** sake Macrumors!!! Does anyone care about these leaks anymore? It's the same crap on every site. We know what it's going to look like already. The iphone has leaked!!! Ok we get it. Macrumors--Please stop comparing leaked iphone video/pic/specs/etc. WE GET IT!! same ****, taller phone. Can I get a amen from someone?
I've wondered the same. The reality is that it probably goes against their "use as few parts as possible" design goals.
In that scenario, you'd have to manufacture a separate "cap" piece that would snap over top of the glass onto the unibody sides. In doing so, you'd probably create a weak point where that top cap could come loose with regular use. My wife's Droid had such a design and the cap would pop off regularly until it finally weakened to the point that it would no longer stay attached at all.
Ultimately, I think Apple places a high value on the aesthetic design of having the front of the device be purely a flat piece of glass.
If the new dock connector doesn't cary line-out audio then the bottom headphone jack is a necessity for simple docking in new speaker docks.
I said it before and I'll say it again...I really hope that Apple is playing everyone here by intentionally leaking fake parts out, and they'll actually reveal a new iPhone next week that looks different than this. I'm good with the taller, but not wider, screen. But I'd like to see an iPod Touch (and original iPhone) styled curved back. I also don't see why the phone needs to be so much longer to accommodate the longer screen. It seems to me that they could give us a longer screen in the same length body (or close to it) by eliminating some of that "dead space" above/below the screen (possibly necessitating a non-round Home button).
Yes, it's also easier to plug in headphones looking at the bottom of the device when it is on a flat surface oriented up, rather than reaching to the top to do it so it isn't a blind plug-in.
I don't really know of any advantage of the port being on the top.
I really hope not. More megapixels would just bring more noise. Let's hope for a larger sensor and for a lens with a wider aperture (iPhone 4s has a f2.4 aperture). That will bring huge improvements to your photos, more megapixels will not
Two easy steps.
1. Make the holes symmetric
2. Make the holes smaller. jesus christ this looks like it's a recycled Mac Pro. It just looks dated...theyve shown it with the unibody macbook pro that they can make the holes much smaller.
Overall I am really underwhelmed by this design. THIS is what they come up with after 2 whole years of designing it? a slightly refined iphone 4 design?
That, to me, is the biggest advantage. I walk with my phone in a pocket a lot and having it "Right side up" is a pain when getting in & out of pockets.
Fair points, but I've yet to see anyone else manufacture a better industrial design. Some of the Lumia phones are close, but it isn't as easy as people make it out to be to just throw away everything you know and start over so that people can say that they bought a phone that looks different.
How many years have the Mac Pros looked the same? MacBook Pros? iPods?
This incremental behavior is not new at Apple.
Why would they make the holes symmetric? That would be stupid. The microphone only needs to be so big. The extra holes belong to the speaker, which will hopefully improve sound quality drastically. As the sound quality from the speaker on the iPhone 4/4s is terrible.
No amen from me. This is what this site is about. Why do you even come here around a time when you should know dam well this will be happening. Seems like you are getting yourself worked up about something silly, but hey , its your heart attack.
I liked it better at the top for only one reason: When I'm using it and listening to music at the same time.
L-Headphones/Earphones will be a nuisance if this happens to be the design, but I guess I'll get used to it.
I'm on AT&T for now but will carrier unlock any 4S upgrade before moving to Europe early next year. All GSM iphones are unlockable regardless of contract with 3rd party "insider" services. I'll PM you an offer.
I don't feel right upgrading from a 4S to get something just a little bit thinner and a taller screen. LTE might be enough but I can survive without it.
Post the new iMac leaked photos...
Post the new iMac leaked photos...
When in a dock, when in a shirt pocket, when in a pocket (unless your motor skills are challenged), when in a car dock, when it's next to you in a seat etc etc etc. Now You have to remove the headphones every time you do something else... that's some real cleaver design there Apple
Agreed.
Half of me is hoping that Apple is REALLY ********* with us and Tim Cook pulls out something "different".
The other half says these leaks are legit and I'm in for a real letdown on 9/12.
If this is in fact the iPhone 5, it is a more refined product. It's seems like a natural evolutionary development from previous versions. It's new enough to keep current iPhone owners interest peaked, but also not a drastic departure from their candy-bar format to loose their already establish product identity within the marketplace.
Innovation without refinement results in a schizophrenic product line. Multiple directions. No focus.
Apples approach to refinement reminds of the body style changes BMW makes for their vehicles. Subtle, but new and fresh.
Innovation without refinement results in a schizophrenic product line. Multiple directions. No focus.
Apples approach to refinement reminds of the body style changes BMW makes for their vehicles. Subtle, but new and fresh.
Maybe it's just me, but over the last few days, in the latest leaks I've noticed that the black version of the iPhone 5 has lost that blue-ish gunmetal band. It looks more like the iPhone 4S, with the shinny silver. Is it possible that the people building these mockups are using parts from the White model and just mixing them up?
I gotta be honest, I like the black with the gunmetal look much more than the silver.
Anyone else?
I gotta be honest, I like the black with the gunmetal look much more than the silver.
Anyone else?
I agree with the original post. I find it hard to believe that Jony Ive would have allowed it to be designed that way. It just looks "off." Nothing eye-pleasing about it.
I get what you're saying, but make the holes the same. Apple is known for eye-pleasing designs, and the bottom of that phone ain't it.