Josh Ong
The renders, which were published by Chinese site iPhone中文网 (Google Translation, via MacOtakara), are based on rumors that have suggested the next iPhone will have a smaller dock, larger speakers and a metal back. While the original report was duped by the pictures, they originally stem from a Flickr user, who explained they were modeled in Rhinoceros 3D and are an authentic looking forgery.
The renders also depict the rumored longer 4-inch screen that some insiders believe is bound for the sixth-generation iPhone.
The images are based on a purported back cover part for the next-generation iPhone that appeared on line last week. Both alleged leaks feature a headphone jack on the bottom of the device, a smaller "mini-dock" and larger speakers. In late May, a similar-looking part also surfaced online, though that part contained a suspicious looking font that called into question its authenticity.
The original report suggested the renders could be legitimate, noting they did not seem to have a "trace" of editing in Adobe Photoshop, though it did hedge the veracity of the photos by labeling the images as unconfirmed. The publication acknowledged the photos were "really incredible," while calling them the "most-possible" leak of the next-generation iPhone.
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Wasn't sure from the previous photos if I would like this but this looks hot. I like the black metal edge trim.
Excellent 3D rendering.
Look at the scale of the wood, lack of fingerprints etc.
Excellent 3D rendering.
Look at the scale of the wood, lack of fingerprints etc.
I know, right? Even included some random scuff marks / scratches on the 2nd and 3rd photos.
Yes. Because this is the angle from which all of us view our phones…
Come on, if you actually had the parts, you'd take proper images.
…lack of fingerprints…
They're right there…
I'd love to see an iPhone with a 1080p screen. Too bad that's not going to happen. But I can always dream.
Now back to reality... I don't like the fact that the phone only got taller instead of taller and wider. I'd prefer the original 3:2 dimension with a 4.0" screen size instead of the now 16:9 dimension which will make my apps all have black bars. I don't mind the less dense pixel density due to screen size increase with the same resolution. On the other hand, I can't afford to upgrade this time around anyway, unless Sprint decides to let us upgrade at a discounted price like they did last Christmas. Here's hoping they do that. I seriously need to have LTE instead of being stuck with the super slow 0.05 Mbps that I currently get with their "3G." I might use that to threaten them that if they don't let me upgrade to an LTE device at a reasonable upgrade price, they'll lose me as a customer as soon as my contract expires.