Possible Photos of Plastic Rear Shell from Apple's Lower-Cost iPhone [Updated]

[adamw]

Looks like it may be genuine. We shall see.

 

[trainguy77]

I am guessing fake considering it is missing the fcc and regulatory place holder.

 

[yablochnik]

I personally do not see any use for colored iPhone shells, but people seem to enjoy 5th gen iPods (which I also didn't like that much).

The overall idea of a cheaper phone is great, however, I'll surely buy one to replace my 3GS.

 

[bassfingers]

The reason to buy iPhone is product quality, not price. That's what makes Apple different. No need to start a race to the bottom IMO

 

[3bs]

So radioactive vomit green is one of the color choices?

I haven't visited the News Discussion section in a while but had to come here to give you an up vote

 

[SBlue1]

Wow. I like this green.

 

[3bs]

Yay for rounded edges, this might convince me to back to iPhones if it carries the same specs as the iPhone 5.

If it has the same chip + screen + battery then I'm in too!

 

[Laird Knox]

so radioactive vomit green is one of the color choices?

that color is badass

just what i've always wanted, a bright neon green iphone

i like it.

verrry interesting, dr.jones. Don't care for the color though.

looks great!

lol

 

[northernbaldy]

it makes sense
I think apple will start to phase out iPods and add more to the phone range
who wants the classic iPod now?

 

[doqo]

Fugly

 

[jaymzuk]

The reason to buy iPhone is product quality, not price. That's what makes Apple different. No need to start a race to the bottom IMO

Perceived quality. When top end Android phones and iPhones go head to head, they're not as night and day different as many on this forum would like to think.

And the low cost iPhone is an indication that smartphones are becoming commodotized. With so little differentiating features available between brands, Apple realizes that they will have no choice but to start competing on price.

iOS7 adds a bit of spit and polish, but little more. Those irrational buyers that Apple had in the palm of their hand may start to think twice.

 

[sparks9]

Looks very real. I believe these to be true.

Like the color.

 

[AQUADock]

who wants the classic iPod now?

People who want a lot of storage?

 

[aerok]

For those complaining about the color, just choose another one...

 

[TMar]

Plastic is more fragile than metal.

Complete and total fallacy.

 

[Moonjumper]

Green is my favourite colour, although Apple has never done it in a shade I like. Odd when so many apples are green. I would have to go with a red Apple if I wasn't so happy with my iPhone 5. But I do prefer the rounded corners of the shell in the image.

I hope there is some texture to the plastic so it isn't as slippery as my iPhone 3G was.

 

[iLilana]

its fake

however because the cell industry in canada is still broken I'm not buying one. The iPad mini data plan and the voxer app seem to do just fine.

 

[Flood123]

I would believe it more if the FCC print were on the back of the case.

 

[aerok]

Complete and total fallacy.

Damn right, those who still think plastic is still more fragile, pelase check out all the drop tests

 

[JilzVT]

Fake. No one has fingernails that long.

 

[PorterRocks]

In the photo that shows the inside of the back cover, it looks like there is a gap at the bottom that looks like the old 30-pin connector would fit perfectly.

I'm calling fake.

 

[_Refurbished_]

That color is badass

It's clear we have different tastes.

 

[northernbaldy]

People who want a lot of storage?

apple wants you to keep your music in the cloud

 

[576316]

How ugly. Cheap and ugly products don't seem to be what Apple stand for. I'm doubtful of this 'cheap iPhone' rumour.

 

[g88bo]

the only colours i'd care are black and white