The new iPhone will be NOTHING like the leaked pics

[Want300]

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Silently hoping to be amazed but publicly aware that we mostly likely have seen what the next iPhone will look like. I personally think people are taking this secrecy thing WAY too seriously. Do I think it would be awesome if Apple threw us for a loop and nothing about these leaks is legit? You bet! Do I think it's probable? Not really. Possible? Maybe ever so slightly; it's sort of right there with Big Foot, Nessy, etc.

I agree with this statement. I am sure we have seen the new phone, but I would be happy to find out it was a elaborate hoax.

Based solely on pictures (obviously) the back is the worst looking back of an iPhone to date (IMO). Does that translate to hideous? I don't know. I think the current iPhone back is stunning, so in comparison, the new phone back is ugly, at least.

I agree with this as well. All of the Apple products seem to have really nice aesthetics. But the two tone back does not do it for me. Maybe it will grow on me... but if thats what it is... I will cover that ugly back with a case

Only reason I won't be surprised if the leaks ARE fake is because this is the first Apple product I think looks very half assed. They will have had 2 1/2 years nearly since the iPhone 4's design and these leaked pictures are what they came up with!?!?

I've yet to figure out how apps will work with a different aspect. If they are stretched or squashed depend on what the app was designed for that will look like crap on the opposite device. If there are black bars, well what's the point of a larger screen? If the new iPhone can see more of an app like in a game, well that's just spitting in the faces of existing customers and to me would make previous iPhones obsolete. What are other options? None.

So the leaks are right and the phone looks terrible and iOS becomes terribly fragmented. Or Apple has something exciting up their sleeve. I think the latter...

It seems like a cop out to me, or lazy. It SEEMS like they focused on updating things that have no value to me and other customers as well. 16:9 is good for video, ok cool... it is still a 4" screen. The unibody seems like a good idea, but it made it ugly IMO.

Someone made a great comment about Jonathan Ive opening the design for the 4S in SolidWorks after the launch was successful. Dragging the top to stretch the iPhone 4/4S... Sitting back... "Looks good, who's hungry?"

Wrong, everyone hoped, but not everyone believed. You are remembering incorrectly. Go back and review the threads if you need to.

Also, there were no leaked parts of the phantom iPhone 5 last year. So not the same situation at all. Stop smoking crack and sober up.

Yea, I was pretty sure we would see the 4S, but I hoped for the bigger iPhone. Plenty of people I knew were very convinced it wouldn't be the 4S though... Even some more well informed people I knew at Best Buy.

 

[JS82712]

They also showed the teardrop last year & the cases, See how that turnted out
9to5mac doesn't know ****.

They did say that the teardrop design was unlikely to come true prior to the announcement.

Should I add that they predicted almost every single iOS 6 features?

 

[patent10021]

There should be a freeze on new threads between now and the keynote. Everyones opinions set in stone. Then we can all come back after the keynote and tear each other apart.

I'm going to rip you a new arse.

 

[hypnoz]

Not my fault they picked an aspect ratio that adds very little value to the smartphone experience. No one has been able to convince me otherwise or even address the issues I brought up other than people who say that they have small hands and the key board "isn't an issue".

 

[BugBytes]

Apple really ought to keep manufacturing minimum until they actually release the product- would help them keep the new design a secret, although it would lengthen the time between the ordering date and the announcement date and would probably cause shortages in the beginning. I guess it's just a game of what is more important to them, an abundant supply of the new product as soon as people want it or secrecy until launch date.

 

[mjpearce023]

Not my fault they picked an aspect ratio that adds very little value to the smartphone experience. No one has been able to convince me otherwise or even address the issues I brought up other than people who say that they have small hands and the key board "isn't an issue".

I think the point people are making is that if you don't like it then you don't have to buy it. There are androids out there with bigger screens that are really good phones. If I wanted a bigger screen bad enough I would buy the S3 and be done with it. Complaining about the screen size is not going to change it. The only thing you can do is vote with your wallet and buy another phone. If enough people are disappointed with the iPhone 5 and buy something else apple will be forced to go back to the drawing board and make some changes. If they sell 100 million iPhones then they will just keep doing the same thing.

 

[daviddth]

Not my fault they picked an aspect ratio that adds very little value to the smartphone experience. No one has been able to convince me otherwise or even address the issues I brought up other than people who say that they have small hands and the key board "isn't an issue".

Considering my iPhone is used 50% of the time to watch video's, the screen aspect change for me is a big win as no more letterbox videos. The additional width also will be interesting for games, but I guess we will have to see just how the use pans out in real life

As for the design, I love the new look, and really want to wait in line for one, but alas I cant due to other commitments on the day it is expected to be released, but come a day or two earlier and I'll be happy!!

My ideal phone is a 128GB Black iPhone 5, with a black bumper and nothing more, and maybe even no bumper - will have to wait and see yet.

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

Apple really ought to keep manufacturing minimum until they actually release the product- would help them keep the new design a secret, although it would lengthen the time between the ordering date and the announcement date and would probably cause shortages in the beginning. I guess it's just a game of what is more important to them, an abundant supply of the new product as soon as people want it or secrecy until launch date.

It's not possible to keep manufacturing to a minimum and be able to satisfy demand upon launch. People would bitch more at the lack of supply and it'd hurt Apple's bottom line.

Secrecy is not really a problem as if you ask the average person what the new iPhone looks like, they really don't know. Not everyone visits rumor sites.

 

[BugBytes]

It's not possible to keep manufacturing to a minimum and be able to satisfy demand upon launch. People would bitch more at the lack of supply and it'd hurt Apple's bottom line.

Secrecy is not really a problem as if you ask the average person what the new iPhone looks like, they really don't know. Not everyone visits rumor sites.

Good point. Didn't see it that way before.

 

[Prime85]

Not my fault they picked an aspect ratio that adds very little value to the smartphone experience. No one has been able to convince me otherwise or even address the issues I brought up other than people who say that they have small hands and the key board "isn't an issue".

I find it funny how all these people talk crap about the 16:9 Screen size of the new iphone 4 and praise the 16:9 Screen of other phones such as the SIII and the Galaxy Nexus. Everyone has been complaining for the past few years that apple was not increasing the screen size and now that they did everyone is complaining that it is 16:9.

I have a SIII and i like the aspect ratio. I will also be getting the iPhone 5 and im sure i will love that screen as well.

Problem with the SIII screen is it is too big and it is difficult to use with one hand.

 

[hypnoz]

Have you considered applying at Apple? I'm sure they'd jump at the opportunity to hire someone with your eloquence and expertise.

They ought to. In fact, I think I will today. Someone needs to advocate designs that actually make logical sense. I love Apple. I love the iPhone 4/S design. I love that they use top quality materials. But the bottom line is the screen needs to be wider to improve functionality in landscape mode, and improve the keyboard in portrait.

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I find it funny how all these people talk crap about the 16:9 Screen size of the new iphone 4 and praise the 16:9 Screen of other phones such as the SIII and the Galaxy Nexus. Everyone has been complaining for the past few years that apple was not increasing the screen size and now that they did everyone is complaining that it is 16:9.

I have a SIII and i like the aspect ratio. I will also be getting the iPhone 5 and im sure i will love that screen as well.

Problem with the SIII screen is it is too big and it is difficult to use with one hand.

I don't praise any android phone. 16:9 just doesn't add any value over 3:2 for most things you do on a smartphone. I'll admit video might be marginally better, but arguably the biggest point of pain on a touch screen smartphone is typing. And 16:9 doesn't improve that in any way.

 

[Sedrick]

The two tone back looks half-arsed, and stupid since it disrupts the flow and elegance of the 4/4S design.

A 'taller' iphone 4 is just dumb for a multitude of reasons, and shows a lack of innovation. Keyboard will still suck, landscape still useless. That being said, this probably is the new design, and it is retarded.

Four words you should try to avoid when you're trying to be taken seriously. Not that I don't agree with you, but you'll be ripped on here for having the vocabulary of a 12 year old.

 

[hypnoz]

Four words you should try to avoid when you're trying to be taken seriously. Not that I don't agree with you, but you'll be ripped on here for having the vocabulary of a 12 year old.

Haha, yeah probably should. I was going for Jobs-esque, but I certainly agree with you.

 

[Garrett67]

Apples products are very similar in design. I am hoping (because I don't like that two tone design) that they make the iPhone fit the form of the iMac screen, or the Mac Book Pro, or the iPad.

If you look at the design of all of those, they are very similar. I know the 4 and 4S doesn't look the same because of the flat back, but I hope there is some change other than the screen size.

Also, like someone else has mentioned, making the screen only taller and not wider is somewhat silly. That is most likely what we will get (I say 'we' only if I get one too).

I don't currently have an iPhone, my last was the 3G. I went to Android for the past 2 years and it wasn't too bad , for the time.

But, I just returned a Galaxy S3 only to buy some time to see what the iPhone will be. I will tell you from a neutral position that the S3 is a beautiful phone and that screen is amazing. That is one thing I love about my 27" iMac, the beautiful screen.

I'd like to think that Apple can do (and has done) better with the design of the iPhone (5), because if its the same people will look elsewhere. I mean, a 4" screen with what looks like an awkward aspect ratio doesn't seem to me like something Apple would do, maybe it isn't awkward, but to me it looks funny. I maybe it is 16:9 though. The iPhone has great form factor and I know they want to keep that but making a beautifully crystal clear screen and making it so small doesn't really make sense.

I'm getting older and my eyes aren't what they used to be and quite honestly , a 4" screen is too small.

I will see if anything groundbreaking happens on the 12th, that is all I can do for now. I can't see anyone doctoring images but at the same time, I wouldn't be surprised as to what sites might do to increase traffic, and therefore create more ad revenue.

Just saying

 

[LittleGwen]

i highly doubt it.

 

[dezl]

to the OP, in one on your statements you say "apple will be done". You apparently dont watch the news or keep your eye on the stock market for that matter. Open your eyes pal, apple has more liquidity than the federal govt ( I know, thats not saying much but you get the point).

 

[Want300]

Considering my iPhone is used 50% of the time to watch video's, the screen aspect change for me is a big win as no more letterbox videos. The additional width also will be interesting for games, but I guess we will have to see just how the use pans out in real life

As for the design, I love the new look, and really want to wait in line for one, but alas I cant due to other commitments on the day it is expected to be released, but come a day or two earlier and I'll be happy!!

My ideal phone is a 128GB Black iPhone 5, with a black bumper and nothing more, and maybe even no bumper - will have to wait and see yet.

At first I thought your post said "Considering an iPhone is used 50% of the time for video..." All I was thinking was... No, that cant be right, but then I caught where u said "my iPhone"

A lot of movies are filmed wider than 16:9... meaning that you will still have letterbox video for some movies. You will never escape it. This is why blue ray movies still have black bars on the top and bottom sometimes still.

Yes, 16:9 for video is still better of course, but you will still have bars from time to time unless you zoom in and cut some of the movie off.

ADDITIONAL: If they came out with a 128 GB iPhone, that would be great. Hopefully it would mean the 64 GB model would drop in price.

Four words you should try to avoid when you're trying to be taken seriously. Not that I don't agree with you, but you'll be ripped on here for having the vocabulary of a 12 year old.

LOL, I agree. I do not see the purpose of moving to a 16:9 aspect ratio for a phone. I would think... People who watch a significant amount of video (and have a problem with the current phone's aspect ratio because of it) are most likely a small minority of users. A fifth row of icons doesn't really do anything for me. I would prefer a weather widget or a bigger clock instead of the 5th row... a native one from Apple.

16:9 takes the landscape keyboard... which is already pretty awful, especially when texting... and makes it worse.

Okay, so 16:9 allows me to see more content at one time, but it does not make the text any bigger... therefore it is not any easier to see. I am one of those people, that I do not like having to zoom in to read something. Whether it be the rare times when the website does not have a mobile site (or if the mobile site is confusing to navigate) or when viewing a PDF or word document.

 

[hypnoz]

Not to mention it does nothing to make portrait typing any easier. It's terrible.