Just a quick discussion on iphone bodies.

[Nautilus007]

I remember the first gen iphone being a metal body. Then the 3g went to a plastic back. Now the supposed 3rd generation is rubber?? i dont get why apple is ruining their phone even more. Just some thoughts share yours please.

 

[AiralynRose]

I remember the first gen iphone being a metal body. Then the 3g went to a plastic back. Now the supposed 3rd generation is rubber?? i dont get why apple is ruining their phone even more. Just some thoughts share yours please.

uh, why do you think it is going to be rubber?

 

[ziggyonice]

I "heard" the whole thing is going to be made of glass actually.

 

[Drumjim85]

uh, why do you think it is going to be rubber?

the most recent rumor said it was going to have a rubber coated back... I'm not sure i buy it though.

 

[maflynn]

Rubber body? I think you can file that under nonsensical rumors.

Advice to OP, don't believe everything you read/hear on the internet.

As for the reason of going to a plastic body was to improve the 3g signal, which makes sense. metal can and does interfere with radio signals.

 

[Givmeabrek]

You might want to stop reading the rumors. When they announce a new phone you can start the questions. For all we know it's made of styrofoam to keep it light.

 

[gr8whtd0pe]

maybe it will be carbon fiber then to keep it stong and light

 

[patrickdunn]

No, folks. My friend who works for Apple says it is made from woven unicorn hair. This stuff is stronger than carbon fiber and its covered in glitter.

 

[Kahnyl]

Define 'quick'. Should this thread be closed soon?

 

[matttye]

You might want to stop reading the rumors. When they announce a new phone you can start the questions. For all we know it's made of styrofoam to keep it light.

How dare he spread rumours on macrumors?!

 

[GoCubsGo]

There is no such thing as a "quick discussion" regarding iPhone bodies ... and for any discussion turn your attention to the countless other threads on the overall design of the phone.

 

[Kahnyl]

I left it way too late this year to get into iPhone shape. Summer's already here and I still look like a G1.

 

[robothero]

Maybe it's just me, but a rubber back that doesn't scratch or leave fingerprints sounds like a step up, no?

My curve has "rubber" along the sides and part of the back casing, guess which part is scratched to all hell and which part isnt?

 

[Kahnyl]

There are a lot of materials that wouldn't smudge or scrape that also wouldn't be very comfortable in your hand.

And the back of my iPhone isn't scraped at all, except for the Apple logo, which scratches pretty easily.

 

[Knowlege Bomb]

I would think a rubber backing would allow less heat to escape making the phone more prone to overheating.

Am I mistaken?

 

[BergerFan]

IMO, the back should still be plastic(if that's what enables optimum radio reception), but, instead of smooth & glossy, it should be textured, similar to the type that a metallic Incase Slider case has.
That way, it'll be more grippy and it wouldn't be a fingerprint magnet, whilst still maintaining the stylish look of the first gen iPhone.

 

[PhxBlue]

Well whatever Apple does I'm sure they will address the stress crack issues of the 3G. I dont think its too far fetched to think they may implement a rubbery soft grip type of casing.

 

[bigchief]

You might want to stop reading the rumors. When they announce a new phone you can start the questions. For all we know it's made of styrofoam to keep it light.

Why do we call this website Macrumors?