I made no mention of a teardrop design. And I said I'm cool with this mockup if the other specs look good. Unless they go out of their way to make it ugly I care little about the design.
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I made no mention of a teardrop design. And I said I'm cool with this mockup if the other specs look good. Unless they go out of their way to make it ugly I care little about the design.
relax folks this is a controlled leak by Apple... This is just an ugly prototype that looks like the iPhone 4S.... Apple leaked this so they can blow us away when the real unveil looks much better and alot different from the current design.
I'm half kidding
I'm half kidding
Is the new iPhone WiFi sync only? No more cables?
Isn't that a micro-USB connector at the bottom rather than a new Apple proprietary connector? Wasn't Apple forced to use a standard connector by the European market rules so all phones have compatible chargers?
Maybe Apple is going to pull a Macbook Air on us. After all they got rid of the obsolete cd-rom drive, and forced users to use WIFI.
Now the only way to sync the NEW iPhone will be with a wifi connection. They are finally cutting the cables.
As far as accessories, you will nee to buy AirPlay accessories only if you want to connect the phone.... or use the headphone jack.
Isn't that a micro-USB connector at the bottom rather than a new Apple proprietary connector? Wasn't Apple forced to use a standard connector by the European market rules so all phones have compatible chargers?
Maybe Apple is going to pull a Macbook Air on us. After all they got rid of the obsolete cd-rom drive, and forced users to use WIFI.
Now the only way to sync the NEW iPhone will be with a wifi connection. They are finally cutting the cables.
As far as accessories, you will nee to buy AirPlay accessories only if you want to connect the phone.... or use the headphone jack.
I agree, the glass is about half as thick as the iPhone 4, and the case includes a recess for the glass to sit in.
This will not have the ice cream sandwich appearance of the iPhone 4.
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This'd be a very dangerous game for Apple to play. If you're correct, this could actually make people think "Oh, same old iPhone for a fifth year" and jump ship for something else before Apple have had a chance to show them the real iPhone.
If this is a hoax, some people have got FAR too much time on their hands. If it isn't, Apple really need to up the security and up their game - I think this design is one hell of a cop-out.
Aren't photos and videos of real leaks quickly taken down by Apple's over-paid lawyers?
No, the EU rule only covered chargers and Apple's current iPhone charger already complies with the regs.
Yep there was some good prototype designs of a slim, tear drop shape last year.
I think if they make it thinner then it will make the bigger screen worthwhile.
The people who wanted bigger screen because of reading, I don't think just elongating the screen helped.
not even close
geez, this is not even close. apple is not going to utilize a three year old design for the iphone, the single best selling device in their portfolio, and just stretch it. it is plain stupid, this is not it.....it will be a full redesign. doesn't anybody see the pattern in apple's development of devices?
ps. you can also accommodate a four inch screen in the current iphone design fyi
geez, this is not even close. apple is not going to utilize a three year old design for the iphone, the single best selling device in their portfolio, and just stretch it. it is plain stupid, this is not it.....it will be a full redesign. doesn't anybody see the pattern in apple's development of devices?
ps. you can also accommodate a four inch screen in the current iphone design fyi
I'm not sure why so many people think that Apple HAS to change the aesthetic of the phone every two years. Like many of their products, they keep changing things up until they find a style that fits their brand and maximizes appeal and functionality.
MacBooks, Mac Pros, Mac Minis and iMacs and have all had the same basic appearance for several years now (after a few rapid rounds of edits in previous years). It doesn't mean that they're not still the best looking machines on the market.
In my opinion, if Apple sticks with the sleek aluminum/glass brick (4/4s), it's still the most attractive smartphone being sold today.
MacBooks, Mac Pros, Mac Minis and iMacs and have all had the same basic appearance for several years now (after a few rapid rounds of edits in previous years). It doesn't mean that they're not still the best looking machines on the market.
In my opinion, if Apple sticks with the sleek aluminum/glass brick (4/4s), it's still the most attractive smartphone being sold today.
Every iPhone redesign will still look pretty much like an iPhone.
Just like every new generation of Porsche 911 still pretty much looks like a Porsche 911. I might even say the Porsche 911 looks boring, because that distinctive design has been around so long. But they would be stupid to change it!
Just like every new generation of Porsche 911 still pretty much looks like a Porsche 911. I might even say the Porsche 911 looks boring, because that distinctive design has been around so long. But they would be stupid to change it!
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Will this possibly help the iPhone with cracking..or make it worse?
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Anyhow, some of you MacRumor users
, with the typical "F this design, to hell with Apple", "WTF is Apple doing?", "I am not buying the next iPhone if it looks like this" thinking. Then when it gets released, you guys are the first in line to buy.Same thing??
I don't see any difference, 4mm longer? Still the same.. nothing better or impressive.
I don't see any difference, 4mm longer? Still the same.. nothing better or impressive.
Very nice. And by the way, feel free not to upgrade if you don't like it.
I'm not sure apple feels that way.....
There is one thing I don't understand, how can you guys not want a redesigned iphone? what the hell would be the point of upgranding? I am sure iphone 5 will not be much faster than the 4s, just like the 4s is not much faster than the 4. And if they look the same why would I even bother upgrading?
When the 4s was introduced a lot of people were dissappointed (and rightfully so), but apple being apple also introduced Siri into the picture, an iphone only feature to lure customers into upgrading.
I am willing to be anything the iphone 5 will be a redesign. tell me one company that has used the same damn design for 3 years in a row, oh wait, there is none.
Apple will introduce a new redesigned iphone because they have to and at the same time want to.
What if the new tall screen is for a new layout on the next version of iOS?.. It does not make any sense to me to add that screen space just for an extra row of apps..
Does anyone really need an extra row of apps on their home screen?..
I think the taller screen will be a better ratio for hd video, more so than just more space for icons.
The recess should help reduce the cracking.Will this possibly help the iPhone with cracking..or make it worse?
Check this: http://www.pcworld.com/article/208025/cracking_the_case_of_the_iphone_4_glass.html
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He needs a variant of render that has the same number of rows of icons as now but a notification center band at the top. I believe that's how Apple will roll. Also a variant with a 16x9 movie playing which is why the thing is 16x9 to begin with.
Who is going to render the new cable and plug and the lower entry headphone jack too?
Rocketman
Who is going to render the new cable and plug and the lower entry headphone jack too?
Rocketman
Negative.. There are many people who like change in design, and improvements in model, were this not the case we would still all be driving Model T cars. It was revolutionary, why change it??
Everyone said that with the imminent release of the iPhone4 and then they all warmed up to it.
Why are mockups like this considered newsworthy?
It's been 2 years since a new design, people will always hunger for new and flashy things, if this weren't the case, there would never be a desire or need for trophy wives
agreed. For me, the functionality of the phone far outweighs the looks. I have a speck candy shell on my 4s and had one on my previous 3gs. 3gs still looks like it came right out of the box and the glass is flawless (screen protector as well). If you're going to lay out big bux, might as well spend a few more dollars and help protect the value. JMHO
Very nice.
With the unibody as well, wouldn't an impact on the phone help distribute any force rather focusing it on one point?
Does anyone really need an extra row of apps on their home screen?..
No we do not!