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New Case Designs Revive Unlikely iPhone 5 Design
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Correct. Currently when designing a universal App you have to have:
- Original iPhone/3G/3GS graphics
- iPhone 4 "Retina" graphics @2x resolution
- iPad graphics
Add too many to the mix and it just becomes unmanageable.[/QUOTE]
Wow, yeah i don't know how well that would go over with Apple. You're right "unmanageable".
- Original iPhone/3G/3GS graphics
- iPhone 4 "Retina" graphics @2x resolution
- iPad graphics
Add too many to the mix and it just becomes unmanageable.[/QUOTE]
Wow, yeah i don't know how well that would go over with Apple. You're right "unmanageable".
Just how fat are your hands? I can easily hold my phone without covering the screen (or where the screen would be in this case).
Also, I seem to remember everyone saying that the "stolen" iPhone 4 was ugly and that they would not buy it if that is what it looked like. How did that work out?
I completely agree. The current design is terrible, I would take the original design over this in a heartbeat.
Still, I think this slim curved design would be a huge improvement. Weren't there rumors of apple buying up all the curved glass?? I could stop feeling so jealous of friends that use the nexus s.
Iphone desperately needs to innovate...
I doubt they'd change the screen aspect ratio.
Again People are complaining about not being able to hold a device that has edge to edge displays. Do these people not realise that edge to edge display still have a - albeit much smaller - border. Unless your monstrously obese with fat sausages for fingers using the device won't be an issue.
The way I interpret the design of this mock-up is not with a curved back, but with tapered edges, like the iPad2. It would still lay completely flat. Of course it is only a mock-up and may not be the iPhone5 at all.
It makes sense. It is saying that these new case designs are reviving the older rumors that hit a few months ago about the iPhone having a bigger screen, tapered aluminum back, and a larger touch sensitive home button. They called them "unlikely" because most people at the time of the initial rumor said this would never end up happening.
i would get it.
Although right now that my 3 year old 3GS is failing (a insensitive spot on the screen where the "U" on the keyboard is) I will take any iPhone 5 regardless of the design. It's a phone so I don't care how exactly it looks as long as it works like an iPhone.
The only reason not to get it is if there is a relatively cheap unlocked iPhone 4 at the same time released.
Although right now that my 3 year old 3GS is failing (a insensitive spot on the screen where the "U" on the keyboard is) I will take any iPhone 5 regardless of the design. It's a phone so I don't care how exactly it looks as long as it works like an iPhone.
The only reason not to get it is if there is a relatively cheap unlocked iPhone 4 at the same time released.
That design looks fine to me. Actually I'll go with any design where I can get some more screen real estate. The iphone screen is just too small compared to the competition at this point. I mean come on, the screen is where all the action is. Who really cares about a bezel or such?
Exactly my feeling too. For me, its a necessity, just for the pure fact that typing isn't so easy on such a small screen. I'm a huge texter so if u combine a little larger screen to Apple's unmatched touch-panel, the 5 could be perfect.
Flat back. Curved edges.
The device in the image shows that the back is mostly flat, with curved edges for better "hand feel." A lot like the current iPod touch.
Then again, maybe iPhone 5 will have the same front/back glass panels as iPhone 4. But with a thinner stainless steel band in the middle of the sandwich. That seems like the easiest way to make the next iPhone thinner. Maybe the 2012 iPhone will have a major redesign other than just being slightly thinner.
The device in the image shows that the back is mostly flat, with curved edges for better "hand feel." A lot like the current iPod touch.
Then again, maybe iPhone 5 will have the same front/back glass panels as iPhone 4. But with a thinner stainless steel band in the middle of the sandwich. That seems like the easiest way to make the next iPhone thinner. Maybe the 2012 iPhone will have a major redesign other than just being slightly thinner.
Some things are known.
8 megapixel camera (Sony leak)
A5 chip dual core/dual graphic
1080p recording
+ everything from iphone4.
I don't know what more you can put into a phone.
NFC could be fun.
Edge to edge screen.
Bluetooth4
double ram
dual LED flash
Actually, you can have a screen that is not touch sensitive everywhere but displays across the whole screen. This can be done around the perimeter to eliminate accidental clicking. Learning curve would be pretty short.
You're holding it wrong...upside down in fact.
My opinion: I love the Macbook Air inspired teardrop design. I also cant wait for quick app switching by swiping left and right on the home button.
For those of you saying, "without a border you'll touch the screen accidentally": how do you hold the phone now? Do your fingers honestly touch the front border? It still has sides and a back. It rests in your hands and you touch the front with your thumbs.
Came here to post exactly this, although I'd replace "sticking with" with "buying". At least it'll be at a discount.
It will be curved, flat, include exclusive voice control unless it's just a part of iOS 5, very different and pretty much the same.
Good job Apple misinformation team!
I don't understand why you would be up in arms about a design change if you like your iphone 4 so much? Just keep your iphone 4!
I would like to just see the iphone look like the ipad2 but smaller. Curved back edges, no bezel, matte aluminum back (scratch, crack, smudge resistant!!!)
The front home button on this mock-up is just bufugly. NO way apple is going to put a huge gaudy home button like that on the next iphone.