New video again shows off supposed plastic Apple iPhone case

Apple's iPhone remains the top-selling handset in the world, but a new video seems to support the notion that the Cupertino company is not resting on its laurels and may be close to releasing a plastic-backed version of the iPhone to address lower-cost markets.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 80

'iPhone Lite' on track for early Sept., but 'iPhone 5S' production more challenging

Apple's next-generation "iPhone 5S" is likely to face production difficulties, which could limit its availability at launch. Such issues are not, however, expected with the company's anticipated plastic mid-range iPhone, which will reportedly be much easier to build.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 89

Delays reportedly push 'iPhone 5S' launch to late Sept.; 'iPhone Lite,' 'iPad 5' & Haswell Macs expected earlier

Apple's next-generation iPhone is believed to be facing production difficulties, much like the iPhone 5 in 2012, one analyst believes, while the rumored "iPhone Lite," revamped "iPad 5," and Haswell Retina MacBook Pros and iMacs could see release in the interim.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 54

Smartphone upgrades slowing as Apple is rumored to be prepping low-cost iPhone

Evidence continues to mount that the market for high-end smartphones in the U.S. may have reached a saturation point, meaning that a mid-range iPhone offering from Apple could be the best way for the Cupertino company to ensure future growth.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 58

Latest alleged 'iPhone Lite' plastic backs show different color shades

A new collection of photos claiming to be back panels for Apple's low-cost iPhone again show an array of colors, but this time with slightly different shades.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 90

Photos, video show highly suspect 'iPhone Lite' display and shell with no exterior buttons

A series of images and a stylized video hit the Web on Saturday, all purporting to show a buttonless rear shell attached to a display assembly bound for Apple's rumored low-cost "iPhone Lite."

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 113

More pictures of purported 'iPhone Lite' shell surface with new blue color

Coming two days after the last batch of images showing Apple's supposed "iPhone Lite" hit the Web, another set shows the plastic rear casing against a white background, including a new blue color.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 159

Purported 'iPhone Lite' rear panels show an array of colors

New pictures appear to show plastic back panels for Apple's anticipated low-cost iPhone, displayed in bright colors that are a major shift from the current black and white models.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 129

New 3D renderings show expected design of Apple's low-cost iPhone

With schematics of an alleged low-cost iPhone now in the wild, AppleInsider offers a glimpse of what that device might look like as an actual product in this pair of high-quality 3D renderings.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 105

Pegatron CEO: Apple's 'low-cost iPhone' will not be cheap

Speaking at his company's shareholders meeting on Thursday, Pegatron CEO T.H. Tung said Apple's much rumored low cost iPhone won't be a budget offering, seemingly confirming speculation that the handset will be sold as a higher-end middle tier device.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 70

Leaked schematics reveal what case makers expect Apple's low-cost iPhone & 'iPhone 5S' will look like

Using design plans believed to have originated at Apple, accessory makers are beginning to manufacture cases for the company's anticipated low-cost iPhone, and AppleInsider offers a first look at the schematics they are using to predict the device's appearance.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 120

Case intended for Apple's low-cost iPhone shows thicker, rounded design

Case makers in the Far East have begun to produce accessories they hope will fit a new low-cost iPhone model from Apple, featuring a slightly thicker design and rounded edges.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 60

Rumor: Low-cost iPhone, new iPad mini coming in August, but no 'iPhone 5S' until 2014

A questionable new rumor claims that Apple doesn't plan to release a true successor to the iPhone 5 until 2014, instead focusing on a low-cost iPhone this year.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 6

Rumor: Apple suppliers now shipping 'large number' of parts for low-cost iPhone

Apple is allegedly gearing up to launch its new low-cost iPhone in the near future, with key suppliers now said to be shipping components, including 28-nanometer processors from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 73

Rumor: Apple's inexpensive iPhone to adopt colors from iPhone 4 Bumpers

A fresh rumor out of the Far East on Thursday claims Apple will launch a low-cost iPhone in September in five colors, with the hues taken directly from the company's official bumpers made for the iPhone 4.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 66

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