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Next-Generation iPhone to Offer Touch-Sensitive Casing?
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Line of sight?
You couldn't tell the difference between "right side of phone" and "left side of phone?"
Haven't you ever used a Mighty Mouse?
They aren't Borg nanoprobes, y'know.
Sensible predictions, as far as any predictions about the tablet can be sensible.
Most stupid prediction ever
This has to be one of the most ridiculous predictions *ever* for any Apple device. The rest of this "analyst's" comments are pieces of information that are otherwise well-known or well-rumored. So many of these assclowns should just be fired, starting with this one. Seriously, what a FREAKING moron.
This has to be one of the most ridiculous predictions *ever* for any Apple device. The rest of this "analyst's" comments are pieces of information that are otherwise well-known or well-rumored. So many of these assclowns should just be fired, starting with this one. Seriously, what a FREAKING moron.
Unidentified source:
https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/9066845/
1-10-10. This took 4 days.
I want 30% of his research fee.
Rocketman
Very much so when it comes to direct contact with skin as there is no data on the long term effects of exposure to such materials. I find it amazing that no one really cares to give it a thought... "it's sold to me in a box so it must be safe!". Either way, it will be interesting to see what the long term effects, if any, there may be.
Yes I do, 3GS 32 gig Black. It happens when I am done with a call, forget to lock the thing, and put it in my pocket, or leave it in my hand and not see what I am doing. You have probably done it too if you have any favorites.
I would be more worried about all the wi-fi, bluetooth, microwave and other electromagnetic pollution we are burying ourselves in.
Haven't you SEEN Johnny Mmemonic?
Haven't you SEEN Johnny Mmemonic?
do sony phones still have those wheels for scrolling ? those are much easier than a back casing to scroll.. although, i would still love to see it
Let's see (according to Wikipedia):
Original iPhone release: June 29, 2007
iPhone 3G release: July 11, 2008
iPhone 3GS release: June 19, 2009
"as early as June" doesn't really seem like news to me.
I think they will come up with a solution.
How bout making the back of each and every iphone case paper thin?
Which is why I always make certain to lock the device before I place it in my pocket or bag.
Excuse me??? First, I never stated I agreed with the idea. If you followed my train of thought you would have most certainly came to the intelligent conclusion that I merely commented on the proposal's positives AND negatives. There was no agreement any where.
Further, who are you to state such an insult? If creativity is repressed there would be no idea's to propose and work through. As Thomas Edison once stated regarding his invention of the light bulb, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Without the prospect of failure, success will never be achieved. Certainly Apple failed numerous times at producing the iPhone, this much most MacRumors readers know. However it took just ONE instance of all those failures to produce a successful product.
In short, don't ridicule those who have enough courage to propose their ideas. It is because of people such as them that we are technologically where we are today. I hope you learned something.
Never happen
Until someone can explain how Apple could justify dissing every case mfg. and teling every customer who wants a case that they can psss off, will I consider this rumor further.
Then somebody will have to explain to me how the touch sensitive back is going to stand up to the abuse that it most certainly will receive (no case remember).
There are a ton of reasonable implementation ideas for this tech but I cant wrap my head around this one.
Until someone can explain how Apple could justify dissing every case mfg. and teling every customer who wants a case that they can psss off, will I consider this rumor further.
Then somebody will have to explain to me how the touch sensitive back is going to stand up to the abuse that it most certainly will receive (no case remember).
There are a ton of reasonable implementation ideas for this tech but I cant wrap my head around this one.
Swedish mobile phone maker uses touch-sensitive casing
A small Swedish phone maker, Spectronic http://www.spectronic.se/english_new/default.asp , has used a similar technology for several years. When Apple released the iPhone 2007, there were some news about Apple holding patents on such technology - can't find the reference now.
A small Swedish phone maker, Spectronic http://www.spectronic.se/english_new/default.asp , has used a similar technology for several years. When Apple released the iPhone 2007, there were some news about Apple holding patents on such technology - can't find the reference now.
You ever heard of iChat or video conferencing?
It also solves the problem of not having a physical button for the camera as you could use the front camera to snap self-pics etc. It will happen eventually trust me! I think when we get LTE it will happen, but probably on the iSlate first!A touch sensitive casing would be fantastic...
...because you could control games, etc, using your fingers on the back of the iPhone without obscuring the screen.
See stories and videos here and here:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16295-fat-fingers-no-problem-with-seethrough-touchscreen-.html
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12773-transparent-gadget-could-trump-iphone-interface.html
Be interesting to check who owns these technologies now.
...because you could control games, etc, using your fingers on the back of the iPhone without obscuring the screen.
See stories and videos here and here:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16295-fat-fingers-no-problem-with-seethrough-touchscreen-.html
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12773-transparent-gadget-could-trump-iphone-interface.html
Be interesting to check who owns these technologies now.
That would abruptly deflate the huge market for 3rd party protective and/or decorative cases.
does anyone know the sensor sizes of the two cameras? surely the existing sensor size was determined in one of the take-aparts done after the 3GS appeared. I'd like to know whether they're just wringing out more MP from the same-size sensor, or putting in a bigger sensor.
If they do then im not getting it.
The day I loose functionality because I want to protect my £500 phone is the day they loose my money.
Stupid idea.
The day I loose functionality because I want to protect my £500 phone is the day they loose my money.
Stupid idea.
Am I the only one who thinks that any iPhone case would be rendered useless?
That is utter and complete bull.
Although needing a source to tell you it will be released around June, is like needing a source to tell you that Easter will be happening 'sometime in April'.
Honestly people, I can tell you every Apple event this year:
Late Jan- Minor update to macbook pros
Tablet (?)
Late June- New iPhone
New iPhone OS 4.0
Sept- Refresh iPod line
Oct- Minor update to iMacs/minis/macbooks
More minor silent updates tossed in throughout the year.
That is utter and complete bull.
Although needing a source to tell you it will be released around June, is like needing a source to tell you that Easter will be happening 'sometime in April'.
Honestly people, I can tell you every Apple event this year:
Late Jan- Minor update to macbook pros
Tablet (?)
Late June- New iPhone
New iPhone OS 4.0
Sept- Refresh iPod line
Oct- Minor update to iMacs/minis/macbooks
More minor silent updates tossed in throughout the year.
Well seeing as this would be a new feature of a new model, then the case makers would have to produce new cases for those models regardless. if it's the same style of sensor as the screen ones then as long as the case material isn't to thick the sensor should still work.