Photos of Purported iPhone 5 Case Based on Latest Design Claims Surface

[lazyrighteye]

It fits my theory of a more rounded back for the iPhone 5. It's obvious to me that the iPhone 4's flat back was an experiment by Apple that they are not going stick with (see: iPad2).

Totally agree.
I too fall in the camp that believes we need only look to the iPad 2 build to know what the next iPhone will look like. I would't be one bit surprised if the next iPhone picked up the iPad 2's unibody aluminum backside. Or maybe it won't pickup any iPad 2 elements but serve more as a design indicator for the next iPad? It may be worth noting that I've never once gotten an expectation delivered when it comes to Apple hardware design (as someone facetiously asked earlier - does that make me an analyst?). Apple always offer a twist I, nor most forums, never saw coming. Which is part of the fun. Part of the dance. Keeps us coming back

Aesthetically, I thought the iPhone 4 looked amazing. But actually in-hand use was awkward. Whereas I found the aesthetic of the 3G/3GS less pleasing but it's in-hand use much better. Maybe this next iPhone will be the perfect blend of aesthetic and function.

Either way, I am prepared to upgrade my 3GS whenever Apple releases the next iteration.

 

[madmonkeys]

iPod touch case. Isn't September usually the time for a refresh anyway? I doubt this iteration of the iPhone will have a redesign, it will most likely have internal upgrades the iPhone 6 (or 5 if this one will be called the iPhone 4S) will be redesigned.

 

[troop231]

It's a case for an iPod touch.

Yes, as others have said, it looks like an iPod Touch case. That said...if that's the iPhone 5 design, it's still kinda cool. I'll have to stick with the iPhone 4, but that's life. =)

iPod touch case. Isn't September usually the time for a refresh anyway? I doubt this iteration of the iPhone will have a redesign, it will most likely have internal upgrades the iPhone 6 (or 5 if this one will be called the iPhone 4S) will be redesigned.

Nope, the iPod Touch does NOT have a headphone jack at the top:

 

[DJinTX]

The ipad2-like shape for the iphone 5 is making more and more sense as these rumors and images trickle in. I really hope they do not do a chrome finish on the back like the ipod touch.

I hate the glossy black plastic back of my iphone 3g, and the glass back of the iphone 4 is not much better. I just hate owning something which I use on a daily basis and can't ever get it to not look like a damn grease pan.

The original iphone was awesoms in this regard. Actually...it was awesome in every regard.

 

[madmonkeys]

Nope, the iPod Touch does NOT have a headphone jack at the top:

And I have a feeling the iPod touch redesign will....

 

[djpuma]

ipod touch case?

So, couldn't this potentially be a case for the ipod touch.

Some have mentioned it, but what makes everyone think it's for the iphone 5.

I don't have an ipod touch, so I don't know what they actually look like, but couldn't they move the headphone jack to the top and add a camera (if there isn't one)

And what happened to the rumors of moving the flash far away from the camera lens?

 

[troop231]

And I have a feeling the iPod touch redesign will....

So, couldn't this potentially be a case for the ipod touch.

Some have mentioned it, but what makes everyone think it's for the iphone 5.

I don't have an ipod touch, so I don't know what they actually look like, but couldn't they move the headphone jack to the top and add a camera (if there isn't one)

And what happened to the rumors of moving the flash far away from the camera lens?

Doubt it, the jack has always been at the bottom on iPod Touchs.

 

[portishead]

I don't care as long as the screen is bigger. Not ginormous big or anything, but get rid of the bezel a little, and increase the width slightly would do it. Slightly thinner wouldn't hurt, but I'm not complaining.

 

[Navdakilla]

Can they please just release this already!?!?!

All this anticipation is making me go crazyyyyyy

 

[iMrNiceGuy0023]

looks like an iPod touch case

 

[Reach9]

And I have a feeling the iPod touch redesign will....

do you mean this?

 

[Michael Scrip]

iPod touch case. Isn't September usually the time for a refresh anyway? I doubt this iteration of the iPhone will have a redesign, it will most likely have internal upgrades the iPhone 6 (or 5 if this one will be called the iPhone 4S) will be redesigned.

That green case has the cutout for the noise-cancelling microphone next to the headphone jack.

The iPod Touch doesn't have that...

 

[troop231]

looks like an iPod touch case

Really?

 

[silentnite]

I'm ready for a new iPhone. Now if only T-Mobile & Sprint could get in on the deal. We'd have some good competition.

 

[deftdrummer]

Am I the only one who likes the design of the iPhone 4? I think it is one of the best looking phones ever made.

 

[iMrNiceGuy0023]

Nope, the iPod Touch does NOT have a headphone jack at the top:

I also noticed the silent/vibrate button on the case. Unless the iPod is getting vibration

 

[madmonkeys]

Doubt it, the jack has always been at the bottom on iPod Touchs.

Doesn't mean it cannot be moved or will never be moved. You have to look no further then this.
https://buyersguide.macrumors.com//#iPod_Touch

It appears Apple is moving to a two year redesign cycle as seen after the iPhone 3g followed by the 3gS which wasn't a new design but had internal upgrades.

 

[TheMirrorsTruth]

mute switch?

I don't believe the iPod Touch has a mute switch?

 

[JesterJJZ]

I prefer the boxier look with hard edges. I'm waiting till a LTE version before upgrading anyway.

 

[madmonkeys]

I don't believe the iPod Touch has a mute switch?

Could be lock orientation like the iPad...

 

[artpease]

That sucks considering the iPhone 5 rumour buzz has been going on for the longest time.

Maybe he needed an iPhone 3 months ago, not in September...

 

[Relznuk]

Umm...doesn't anyone else find it odd that these look exactly like cases for the 1st generation iPhone, just with a wider camera hole?

 

[Sodner]

Geeze if this is a new design I'm all over it.

I guess I should simplify my life and just get my paychecks direct deposited to Apple.

 

[Reach9]

Am I the only one who likes the design of the iPhone 4? I think it is one of the best looking phones ever made.

It definitely is the best looking. As people have said before, aesthetically its great. But when you're using it, it feels weird holding it. Ergonomically, the iPhone 4 is the worst iPhone yet.

I like the design as well, but as a fantasy mock-up.

 

[krocketklubba]

I think a bigger screen along with a curved back would make people touch the sides of the screen while holding it.. or maybe it's just me.