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First Details on iPhone 7 Design: Flush Rear Camera, No Antenna Bands Across the Back
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These leaks are getting earlier and earlier, at this rate there won't be any surprises left for September. I don't see Apple changing the shape of the iPhone, there ain't really much more they can do. I don't mind it getting thinner it will make it lighter and easier to put into pockets (especially for the 7 Plus).
Although the current protruding camera offers some of the look of a dedicated camera, I don't like that it creates an un-flat back when I set the phone down, as I worry that it will either scratch what I set it on (on my iPad Air or rMBP when trying to carry both at the same time) or that I'll scratch the lens or ring on the iPhone.
So getting it back inside the iPhone and flush with the back would be a preferred change with the 7. Beyond that, further improvements to the strength and moving to a more water resistant chassis would be welcome. But what I would really like Apple to do is to kill off the wired headset and its old-school connection and figure out a better wireless headset solution. Forget the Beats headsets - they're crap design-wise and what I consider to be a bad investment on their part. They need to design an elegant, long-lift battery, high quality sound BT or Airplay headset that will move people away from the corded headsets that feel like a connection to the original iPod (and not in a good way).
So getting it back inside the iPhone and flush with the back would be a preferred change with the 7. Beyond that, further improvements to the strength and moving to a more water resistant chassis would be welcome. But what I would really like Apple to do is to kill off the wired headset and its old-school connection and figure out a better wireless headset solution. Forget the Beats headsets - they're crap design-wise and what I consider to be a bad investment on their part. They need to design an elegant, long-lift battery, high quality sound BT or Airplay headset that will move people away from the corded headsets that feel like a connection to the original iPod (and not in a good way).
So you're saying those "features" do matter to the "only" 6-7 million people / quarter that buy a new iPhone...
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Apples philosophy seems to be make it thin then thicker and then even thinner then the first one.
Happened with iPad to iPad 4, 6 to 6S,
Happened with iPad to iPad 4, 6 to 6S,
Again: "Nobody" cares? If that was a true statement there wouldn't be anyone complaining about it on this very website!
I could care less about antenna bands, but I would prefer a flush camera. And yes, I use my iPhone without a case.
Yes I hate both, and mine isn't in a case.
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Really? I do all the time.
Make the antenna bands match the color of the phone. And make a gold version with a black front!
The biggest reason why I stayed with my iPhone 5 (even though the iPhone 4 looked the best really), the protruding camera and the antenna lines. Looks like I'll finally be able to upgrade.
I'd prefer leave a protruding camera, but fit more into it. Making the module smaller is kinda counter effective if you just shove it in the phone.
I miss the the iPhone 4/4s back glass design. So much cleaner than those plastic antenna bands...
I agree. I am still using the 4 (with no cover). The design and weightiness in the hand is impressive.
What's wrong with that? Sometimes people take looks into consideration when they buy stuff. Also, my iPhone is running perfectly fine, which means one less reason to upgrade now when I can wait for a new design.