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Rumor: New body for the 16GB iPhone

by Dave Caolo Feb 13th 2009 at 6:30AM

There's a new rumor floating around which claims that the case of an upcoming 16GB 3G iPhone has been photographed. The shot, now posted at iPhone Observer with similar images at MacRumors, depicts a matte black iPhone with the model number "A1303." It's also been suggested that the case in question is metallic, not plastic like on current 3G models.

In the end, what do we have here? A photo of 1/3 of a single side of an iPhone (why not post the whole photo?), a unique model number (I'm pretty sure my 5-year-old could come up with one of those) and the word of a rumor-crazy Mac community.

Is this the case of a future iPhone? Could be. But we're not betting the farm on it.

[Via MacDailyNews]


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steve

Whatever. It will be covered by my cool case.

Just got a case online from DealSniper.com

I have just taken on a new style.

March 17 2009 at 7:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Neil Sabharwal

I used sandpaper at 400 strength on the back
i got a really similar and coll effect
it also removed all of my scratches, even the very very deep ones

February 15 2009 at 1:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bob Pankala (pank)

Honestly I hope they do go back to the metal back case. The plastic one really does gouge easily if you don't use a case....

February 13 2009 at 7:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Vince

Slow news day?

February 13 2009 at 2:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
zygote

Surely a fake, apart from the o and e being cut off (although to be fair this could be flash flare) the FCC ID isn't recognised on the FCC website search.

February 13 2009 at 1:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
GadgetGav

Why so lazy Dave?
If you're going to make your money by reposting old stuff, at least click through to the article you're reposting and take the time to see that there's not just 1/3 of the back of a phone. There's outside and inside shots. Doesn't mean they're any more real, but at least you wouldn't look like you hadn't got a clue when you wrote your piece...

February 13 2009 at 1:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Adam Slagle

Gotta be fake. Remember why Apple went to the plastic back in 3G iPhones? The metal back obscured the GPS signal. I really wouldn't think they'd use an all-metal back then.

February 13 2009 at 10:10 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Vancity

I saw this for sale on craigslist...it was in Lansing, Michigan. I just went back to the post and the image has been removed. When I saw it, I thought that looks totally fake....knock off possibly...I felt sorry for anyone who would contact this person to buy one.

February 13 2009 at 9:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LiqwidZero

It looks more like a silicone case to me.

If you look at the hole for the camera, it's slightly translucent; metal isn't translucent. Also, I see a lot of rub marks on the case.

February 13 2009 at 9:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tom Castle

If this were real, I imagine the 'O' would not be sliced off at the bottom. Therefore it is guaranteed to be fake. I'm all for baseless speculation about new Apple gear (really!) but some scrutiny please.

February 13 2009 at 8:49 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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