'iPhone 5' cases show not much will change from iPhone 4
Hardmac has released a photo from a case manufacturer who claims the case is for the forthcoming iPhone 5. In contrast to an earlier report that the iPhone 5 would see a significant external redesign, the case design shows a design nearly identical to the current iPhone 4. Hardmac claims its source is reliable, and while case manufacturers' leaks weren't necessarily an accurate barometer of possible product design in the distant past, the leaked cases for the iPad 2 were quite accurate depictions of its final form.
Taken together with supposedly leaked engineering diagrams and a video from a few months back claiming to show the iPhone 5's antenna (which was virtually identical to the Verizon iPhone's redesigned antenna, except for the inclusion of a SIM slot... hmmm), these rumors are painting a picture of an iPhone 5 that's externally similar in most respects to the current iPhone 4. In all honesty, I think this is what virtually everyone is expecting from the iPhone 5; the external design barely changed at all between the iPhone 3G and 3GS, and despite widespread FUD about the iPhone 4's antenna (later moderated via objective analysis), it's unlikely that Apple will switch up the design significantly for the next generation iPhone.
If Apple follows its yearly pattern, the iPhone 5 will debut in either June or July of this year.
[via Mac Rumors]
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Andrew C- it's for the SIM card, same as on the 4
March 17 2011 at 12:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI thought the same thing at first but what iPhone 4 case has an access for the sim card? Possible sd card slot? Mostly likely not but if these are true iPhone 5 case designs why would you need such access to a sim card so frequently that you would design it into a case?
March 17 2011 at 3:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYeah, I think the iPhone 5 will be mostly a spec bump(A5 processor). I' m jus excited to see what features that iOS 5 will include! Revamped notification system welcome!
March 16 2011 at 11:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMaybe I missed the boat on this since no one is mentioning it, but what do you all think (or know) the hole in the side of the iphone is for, halfway down the case?
March 16 2011 at 11:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI think it's the sim card slot
March 21 2011 at 2:39 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIt seems that the backside of the case shows that the newer phone will have a more rounded corners, which I feel will be a little bit of a more comfortable feel for talking on the phone
March 16 2011 at 10:18 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDon't be surprised that this design will stay for a few generation.
March 16 2011 at 9:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPerfect. The iPhone 4 is, very possibly, the most perfectly-crafted product ever produced by Apple. Its only rivals in design are Omega watches or Leica cameras. Like one of the guys above, I’m looking forward to replacing my plasticky iPhone 3GS with a precious-crafted piece of art.
March 16 2011 at 9:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWhat's with the tinfoil hat theories of being an iPhone 5 case? Maybe it's just an iPhone 4 case, that would seem to make more sense at this stage.
March 16 2011 at 8:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWe're getting two iPhone 5's for sure.
We still have iPhone 3GS's, and, as nice as the iPhone 4 is, we were happy with our current phones, and we've had other financial priorities.
Can't wait to hear what the new phone's feature set will be.
I like the size and feel of the 4, so am pleased that that might not change much on the 5. Hope they retain the stainless sides, as I think that enhances the "traction" when gripping it.
That yellow case is interesting. I don't use cases myself, so maybe iPhone4 cases are similar, but it sure looks like it would be appropriate for some kind of keyboard/slider action.
March 16 2011 at 8:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDon't hold your breath for a keyboard/slider on an iPhone.
The split case is for allowing the rigid case to fully enclose the phone, and they usually fit rather snuggly. The idea is also that you won't be taking it apart very often.
I have an iPod touch case that splits like that. It's hard plastic, and removing the small bottom piece allows it to dock without taking the case off completely.
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