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New Evidence iPhone 4G Images are Authentic

I don't see how this picture proves it. The only phone that can be clearly seen in the photo is the one on the lower left. The one on the lower left clearly has rounded sides rather then square sides and are also black instead of bare aluminum. The phone/whatever it is on the right that you can just barely see a corner of does look similar to some extent to the supposed new phone that was supposedly found on the floor of a bar and supposedly use to start and run a supposed version of a new OS.

So from what I see in this new/old evidence that's been going around for a month but is now reintroduced is 2 completely different devices and in no way proves the other rumor.
 
at this point with all this confusion i don't care if its real or mot (who am i kidding i care) but i like the design but its missing something i just cant put my finger on it there was a mock up something like this and i loved it so if this is the new design i wouldn't mind:p;):D:eek::(:):confused::eek::mad::rolleyes::cool: :apple:
 
Anyone who still thinks that this is fake is just fooling themselves. The chance of a Chinese knockoff of an iPhone being right next to (and on top of) the leaked iPad picture is slim to none. I do think that the design is potentially a prototype, but why would apple go as far as printing the FCC numbers and the Apple logo, ect. on it if it's just a prototype? Also, it does seem to match up with other leaks, such as the larger screen/higher resolution, and the front-facing camera.
 
The phone looks really slick for a prototype. Which is what people keep forgetting it likely is. Either way looks kinda slick. But the retail version will likely have the normal volume buttons in place, less seams, etc...
 
Jelsoft said:
The Applesfera photos are faked. Not only on first impressions do they seem odd (all the extra and unusual noise around the device's edges etc), but there are some serious flaws

-in the first photo, it's a direct lift from one of the engadget photos
-in one of the later ones, a note of cash eats into the phone

Plus lots of other inconsistencies.

The question is why would someone fake a japanese knock-off... Trolling?
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Apple disinformation campaign?

I don't mind the new look if it's accurate, can't really say either way yet though. Certainly I agree that we see cries of "fake" or "Apple would never design something like that" with every legitimate leak.

But the thing that confuses me is the bottom image of the original Twitpic composite image. It almost seems like there's something at the side of the camera, but it's cut off. Why cut that exciting detail off? There's nothing on the interior to speak of, but it seems odd, and the Apple logo on that picture is *really* wierd.

There's also no flash, which would be odd to say the least given there's software references to it in the beta.

Phazer
 
I think it's real. I also think, like the black-bezeled Macbook Pro update of yesteryear, there will be a lot of backpedaling on how 'cheap' and 'un-Apple' it looks when folks see it in the flesh.
 
AbSoluTc said:
So.. I put a twinkie next to an ipad and take a picture of it - that tells everyone the twinkie is the next iphone?

Interesting. :p


Every year it's like this. Always fun to see what happens.
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Yeah but Engadget are pushing this one VERY hard (and Josh is being a bit of a dick in the comments to be honest... not that I'm massively surprised by that) so they've obviously got someone whispering to 'em that they're on to something.

Personally I really don't care because until the next iPhone is officially released we won't know one way or the other. There's just no way to tell short of someone, oh, turning one of these one and getting a non-blurry photo of it running OS 4. There'll be rampant speculation over this of course but the one thing I hope is that we don't all forget it when iPhone 4 launches. If Engadget got it right then there should be acknowledgment of that, if they've screwed up they need to acknowledge that and apologize (fat chance).
 
Hard to say if it's legit or not -- the story of how it was found sounds very dubious, and I agree it's surprisingly different from the previous iPhone designs, if it is in fact legit... but if it is legit, I'm happy. I like the design on it. Hopefully it'll be backed with aluminum, a la iPad.
 
I actually think it doesn't look too bad..not really liking the crack or the buttons either. maybe if the buttons were like the black ones on the iPad then I'd like it better
 
Flake said:
I actually think it doesn't look too bad..not really liking the crack or the buttons either. maybe if the buttons were like the black ones on the iPad then I'd like it better
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This isn't the one that will be sold retail, just a prototype. So things will likely be pretty different. But the overall style will likely be similar. Obviously assuming it is a prototype, which it looks like it is.
 
rnizlek said:
What would be the purpose of using a microSIM? I don't see the benefit. With the iPad, it was an impediment to using the SIM in your iPhone, but now it will just take away one of the great advantages of GSM technology.
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I would figure it would free up some more space in the enclosure for additional components or to keep the enclosure slimmer.
 
now that i think if it is the new iphone then its a great thing, if u have an ipad u can swap sims it has 80 gigs and a front facing camera the only thing is that i like the current volume buttons we have now but i guess it fits better there
:p;):D:eek::(:):confused::eek::mad::rolleyes::cool::apple::apple:
 
There is no way that is the final case with those seams and hard edges. I imagine the polished product to be exactly like the iPad unibody.
 
I think this is a legitimate prototype. First of all, June release is pretty much typical of an iPhone. Second, the picture leaked from the testing centre depicting an iPhone similar to this one. Finally, the design looks very much like the direction Apple has taken with the iPad and MacBook Pros, with the smooth aluminum siding and all.
To those doubting the authenticity of this, do some research into prototyping, and you'll realize that it's a common practice for prototypes to be made using more affordable materials and construction. For example - three pieces of aluminum to make the siding, rather than utilizing the unibody construction process. In addition, I would imagine it would be more cost-efficient to simply punch round holes through the siding for two round buttons which could serve an identical function as the volume rocker.
 
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CaryMacGuy said:
I really don't care if they are real or not...I trust Apple to make an attractive iPhone. My main thing is I want a front facing camera, better main camera and a nicer screen (maybe even slightly bigger). Finally the name needs to be iPhone HD
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I agree with you - they wouldn't release a brick like this. But why does it need to be called iPhone HD? Why does everything need to be HD these days? I think it'd be too much like a Zune HD, except that came out first.

rnizlek said:
What would be the purpose of using a microSIM? I don't see the benefit. With the iPad, it was an impediment to using the SIM in your iPhone, but now it will just take away one of the great advantages of GSM technology.
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Space constraints? micro sim is half the size of a standard sim, isn't it? that's a lot of extra space in small mobile device!

I do agree, however, that it's convenient to be able to swap sims between phones. but in the long run i believe most phones will turn to micro sims, just the same was as at one point people started using the current sims as opposed to credit-card sized sims.
Sim Cards

Fabian
 
http://www.engadget.com/photos/iphone-4g-internal-shots-from-weiphone/

I see this as better proof than anything.

Also if you look at the top left pic here:

http://www.engadget.com/photos/iphone-4g-proof/#2904446

It looks looks like the cracks on the top and side match up to a battery compartment. Is that not something that all mobile devices have to adhere to soon? To have user removable batteries?

To those that look say it's not a apple design, it's a solid aluminium chassis and glass! It's exactly what they would make. Nice and Green! Looks like an iMac to me! Would Be awesome to have jus the Aluminium with Flush glass back and front. The glass on my touch mk1 is perfect! The back is scratched and ruined!

http://www.engadget.com/photos/iphone-4g-internal-shots-from-weiphone/#2904551

Also in this part the apple logo is cut out... which says to me that there may be a glow on the back through the Black glass like the Macbooks. Nice.

Sim Slot on the side.
Can see the camera.
Can't see a Flash
 
prowlmedia said:
http://www.engadget.com/photos/iphone-4g-internal-shots-from-weiphone/

I see this as better proof than anything.

Also if you look at the top left pic here:

http://www.engadget.com/photos/iphone-4g-proof/#2904446

It looks looks like the cracks on the top and side match up to a battery compartment. Is that not something that all mobile devices have to adhere to soon? To have user removable batteries?

To those that look say it's not a apple design, it's a solid aluminium chassis and glass! It's exactly what they would make. Nice and Green! Looks like an iMac to me! Would Be awesome to have jus the Aluminium with Flush glass back and front. The glass on my touch mk1 is perfect! The back is scratched and ruined!

http://www.engadget.com/photos/iphone-4g-internal-shots-from-weiphone/#2904551

Also in this part the apple logo is cut out... which says to me that there may be a glow on the back through the Black glass like the Macbooks. Nice.

Sim Slot on the side.
Can see the camera.
Can't see a Flash
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It's a watermark, not an actual hole.
 
People also have to remember that the prototype pic with the ipad and supposedly new iphone has been around for MONTHS, meaning it has probably changed quite a bit since then.

If the 3GS can go from matte to not in a short time then who knows what this one has been through.
 
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