Next Gen iPhone Metal Backs Leaked

Marky · 29 May 2012 at 19:22

Hey all,

9to5mac.com said:
Earlier today,*we posted the first image of the back plate for the next-generation iPhone, and now we have*received*several more images that are very high-resolution. These new shots showcase a comparison between the black and white versions of the next-generation iPhone back. The black and white coloring is, of course, a trim, and a large portion of the back – as you can see – is made out of metal. We are unsure at this point what purpose this metal serves (or if it is just a stylistic addition), but the metal is*definitely*present in all of our photos of the device’s back.

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Looks nice to me

Comes with smaller dock connector, earphone jack has moved to the bottom of the phone and a different styled bottom to it. More photos at the source

Thoughts?

Marky

Dewotter · 29 May 2012 at 19:31

Looks decent. Would love to have the earphone jack at the bottom, didn't see the problem at first with it on top until I used an iPod touch for a while.

imb4tman · 29 May 2012 at 19:33

Smaller dock connector? Hopefully not proprietory.

shanestatham · 29 May 2012 at 19:38

Oh cool so all thoughs accessories you just brought like iphone speaker docks and in car transmitters you will have to kiss good bye too. Cool.

crinkleshoes · 29 May 2012 at 19:40

Any vague ETA that anyone knows of?

WWDC, or are we in for a longer wait? I'm due for an upgrade from my 4 already & am waiting for the 5 (or, I imagine, the "new" iphone... lol)

imb4tman · 29 May 2012 at 19:43

crinkleshoes said:
Any vague ETA that anyone knows of?

WWDC, or are we in for a longer wait? I'm due for an upgrade from my 4 already & am waiting for the 5 (or, I imagine, the "new" iphone... lol)

I heard it was going to be timed for about 16 months after the 4s release to tie in with the US contracts.

Also is supposed to sport a 3.8" screen but the same size phone overall.

theheyes · 29 May 2012 at 19:54

Looks ok, I'm more interested to see what they do with iOS though.

Glaucus · 29 May 2012 at 19:58

Why would you want jack on bottom?

imb4tman · 29 May 2012 at 20:05

Edit. Didn't read the question properly.

crinkleshoes · 29 May 2012 at 20:17

imb4tman said:
I heard it was going to be timed for about 16 months after the 4s release to tie in with the US contracts.

Also is supposed to sport a 3.8" screen but the same size phone overall.

Balls... thought they were sticking to yearly schedules... that'll be annoying.

They've been yearly June/July releases until the 4s

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 29 May 2012 at 20:23

It best be fake. Its beyond ugly.

Disco Boy · 29 May 2012 at 21:28

Glaucus said:
Why would you want jack on bottom?

This... You'll have to have a large hole at the bottom of any case? wtf?

rogan · 29 May 2012 at 21:30

the whites gotta be a proto, but the black ones nice

I dont mind when it comes out as i cant upgrade till october but looks good so far

Hyper · 29 May 2012 at 21:31

Looks fake to me, don't think i'll be upgrading from my 4s in november if thats real.

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 29 May 2012 at 21:40

theres no way it'll have a split back like that. You don't get Knighted on your contribution to design and then churn that **** out!
Theres no need for the plastic/metal split seeing as it still has the same antenna split.

Like I said. Totally horrible looking & fake.

Somnambulist · 29 May 2012 at 22:03

Glaucus said:
Why would you want jack on bottom?

Because the cable doesn't then drape over your hand and most people tend to put devices top down into pockets, it's something the iPod has done for years. Only reason it's ever been on the top of the iPhone is because the bottom didn't have any space due to the 30pin + speakers, and if they're going to start using a smaller dock after 10+ years of the current design, then that frees up space. A simple adapter from 30pin to mini 30 pin would cost peanuts, and w/Airplay and iCloud you generally don't need to plug the thing in other than the charge it.

There are better pics of this 'leak' with the white case looking more silvery metallic... I need to see the design fully put together to have a stronger opinion, but I kinda like the black. Probably real as parts get leaked all the time now.

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 29 May 2012 at 22:30

I can't believe so many people actually think thats gonna be it? I really don't think it looks like an apple product at all. Of course I could be wrong but it screams someones homemade job (and a good one) just not a apple one.

ugh I really can't stand it! They need to remove that plastic sheet off the back but just the white and aluminium is just an awful clash for a back plate.

sarge78 · 29 May 2012 at 22:54

It'll look great fully built, I'd buy one! (MHL 2.0 port please! No?

)

(Awesome detailing if it's a fake)

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 29 May 2012 at 23:08

sarge78 said:
It'll look great fully built, I'd buy one! (MHL 2.0 port please! No? )

(Awesome detailing if it's a fake)

It'll be a chinese rip off. Its DEFFO not apple.

Remember last years iPhone 4S / 5 covers **** up. They mass produced them n everything. Counter to the fit!

Marky · 29 May 2012 at 23:09

Johnny|lucidcomposure said:
I can't believe so many people actually think thats gonna be it? I really don't think it looks like an apple product at all. Of course I could be wrong but it screams someones homemade job (and a good one) just not a apple one.

ugh I really can't stand it! They need to remove that plastic sheet off the back but just the white and aluminium is just an awful clash for a back plate.

I personally think it's the real deal - production is obviously beginning soon - leaks like this are pretty common.