Still not super happy with the design, the part that drives me the most insane is the tangent between the camera lens and the new dual toned back... One of the first things I was taught in color and design was tangents were the spawn of Satan.
I actually kinda dig it...and I'm pretty sure Jony and his staff were taught some of the same principles you were in 'color and design'. It's cool though...everyone is entitled to the designs they like. I'm not sold that this is the final product at this point though.
Really? You knew him personally and spoke with him in detail about his design preferences and artistic tendencies did you?
I'm sorry to be a bit snarky, but all these "Steve would never have done this" comments are simply ridiculous!
I'm with ya. In fact, as has been eluded to in a couple earlier posts...I think Steve had a LOT to do with the design of this phone. The 4/4s had already been there for almost 2 years (possibly longer pre-release) prior to his death. I think this new iPhone (and the latest iPad release) were a couple of his projects that he actually DID have say in...and helped to develop.
Why is that a bad thing?
I find it strange that people demand change for the sake of change in mobile, but not in the desktop. The iMac has seen few refinements since 2007, yet few complain. Even the new retina MBP differs quite minimally from previous unibody models in appearance. People find iOS "stale," but no nobody complains the same about OS X (which is admittedly a much more mature OS.)
I would not be surprised that Apple has decided it's arrived at the ideal form factor for the iPhone and iPad, and they change very minimally for the foreseeable future.
Again...I completely agree with this statement. The 4/4s are the MOST successful smartphones in the history of smart phone sales. Period. They've moved more of those (Each) in the first month (after release) than any other phone...from any other manufacturer in their lifespan(s)! It's an incredible design...however, the glass back does break. I can see it being replaced my some sort of metallic/carbon fiber/new-age plastic design that's more or less 'shatter' proof. I've owned both the 4 and 4s, each since launch day and never broken one. I've also got a 7 year old son that enjoys playing with it. No dents, dings or shattered glass. I love the design...however, I also own a Galaxy Note (for my business specifically)...and I dig it's design as well. As an all-rounder, I'm still enjoying my 4s as much as ever!
Yes I knew him personally. We use to drop acid together.
Of course not. Sigh. But as designer and "student" of Apple's design it is fair game to speculate (yes speculate sir) that he would not approve of this. This has COO turned CEO written all over it. Cook doesn't have vision. But damn right he's the guy to temporarily fill the shoes. Sadly if products keep looking like this Apple will lose some if their cache.
Cook doesn't invent. He doesn't need design 'vision'. Jony takes care of that end of the business. Cook is a supply chain Wizard! That's his gig...there's a LOT more to Apple than Mr. Cook...and there's a Reason Mr Jobs put Mr Cook in to the position he did. As anyone who's read Steve's biography, or studied the man's traits in business...you KNOW how incredibly impassioned he was with Apple...AND it's team! He wouldn't have put someone in charge that wasn't capable. He's not as charismatic...but he's a Damn Fine leader.
I suppose there's a reason you're a 'student' of Apple's design
...and not actually an Apple designer?
While it can't be confirmed for certain, this is going to be the new iPhone for better or worse. Think of it like a scientific theory. All evidence is pointing to A, then it is highly unlikely that it is going to be B. With that said, I actually kinda like it, looks a bit more sophisticated in design. Even if it means holding a touch screen remote control length phone. Don't like the rumored specs, though. And yes, I'm a specs guy so they are important for me. Makes my phone less future proof.
Looks like you're a relative newbie as well (at least to the site?)...and as a 'Spec Guy'...you bought the 'lowest' spec'ed iPhone? (16GB in your sig). If you are new to Apple...you'll soon find out it's not about 'specs'. Apple controls both the hardware assembly AND the software...hence the interaction between the two is their forté. The processor/RAM/GPU, etc...all finely tuned to the operating system...no reason to be a 'spec guy' anymore! My wife's iPhone 4 is still humming along just fine with the latest games and apps available. My 4s seems a bit quicker...but even the now over 2 year old phone is still just fine for any and all apps and OS upgrades (*with the exception of Siri).
So much for cracking down on security. Tim's about to look like the biggest loser in Apple history, coming up with a crappy iPhone and not just failing to crack down on leaks, but having the biggest leak ever.
Tim fails hard this time. Wouldn't be surprised to see him in the news with a bullet in his brain.
On the other hand, if this IS fake, huge credit to Tim. He goes down as the greatest genius ever, which I really hope will happen. But I strongly doubt it...this is the new iPhone guys.
It's been noted already...but I just wanted to re-affirm what a crappy post this was.
Well, one thing's for sure - when we actually see the next iPhone, whatever it's called and whatever form it takes, there will be a lot of gloating or humble-pie-eating from both sides here.
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It is a clone or fake part. Even previous prototype leaks had model numbers and other text where Apple places the regulatory text on finished models on the back. The iPhone text is also the wrong font.
There is a lack of symmetry on the bottom and moving the headphone jack would gain you nothing.
We will have to see come september who is right but I am predicting that I am right. This is either a red herring to catch a leaker, fake created based on rumours or a chinese clone part.
Agreed!
