Speaking from designer's perspective, there is no Ive's signature in that design so I call it fake.
Very interesting.
What Ives signatures exist in other devices? What might you expect to see in a new-generation iPhone?
I agree that this design is not up to apple's standards (speaking as a lay person) and so I am very skeptical that Apple would release something looking like this. The seams in the aluminum are unlikely, as is the lack of a curved-to-fit-your-hand back (IMO).
We've all seen that photo. The only thing that photo does is BEG the question: "where are the real meat and potatoes photos". Do you not get that?
I mean; this is the reason why it is all so suspect. Why show an internal photo that doesn't show anything substantial, and then purposely not publish photos that actually DO show something substantial?
I have my doubts about the authenticity of this device, but it's certainly a very intriguing development. There's one interesting detail that I'm not sure that anyone has commented on yet. The separation of the volume buttons makes it easier for them to be used for additional functions. For example, the screen could be locked in its orientation by pressing both volume buttons at the same time. That is possible with the iPhone 3GS, but it's easier with more discrete buttons.
A phone has some really technical design requirements. The most important being that it can withstand being dropped from a certain distance on to hard ground landing on one of its corners. That alone eliminates the iMac/macBook glass to metal application.
If the body of the phone is made out of single piece of machined metal, ISTM that it would be VERY impact resistant. The corners of the phone are where the force is concentrated into one small spot during some types of drops. By machining the body and making it stick out on 4 of the 6 sides, I would think that impact resistance would be greatly improved in some of the "worst-case scenario" drop tests.
I don't think that there will be a flat glass or crystal back, however.
We've all seen that photo. The only thing that photo does is BEG the question: "where are the real meat and potatoes photos". Do you not get that?
I mean; this is the reason why it is all so suspect. Why show an internal photo that doesn't show anything substantial, and then purposely not publish photos that actually DO show something substantial?
Perhaps they didn't take it apart any further out of fears of not being able to put it back together? From the picture, it doesn't appear that further disassembly would be very easy. I wouldn't jump to any conclusions because they didn't show something you want to see. A controlled leak is a possibility, not a given, and that picture isn't any sort of proof.
We've all seen that photo. The only thing that photo does is BEG the question: "where are the real meat and potatoes photos". Do you not get that?
I mean; this is the reason why it is all so suspect. Why show an internal photo that doesn't show anything substantial, and then purposely not publish photos that actually DO show something substantial?
You asked, I answered. if you wanted additional pictures of additional components beyond the one that has been widely published, perhaps you could have asked.
I thought it was a pretty dumb question, but thought I'd help you out anyway.
If Giz says there are multiple components labeled with Apple's name, then either there are or Giz is lying outright. Since they are the only source of the pics, I might just suggest you try them. It is unlikely, that if Giz is committing a hoax with these pics and analysis that they would post here on AI to out their own hoax Or did you honestly think they might?
As other have mentioned, and perhaps you have missed, Giz could be holding back for followup stories which would drive more traffic their way. Page views are important to blogs. Sort of an internet thing.
The thing looks pretty much exactly like what you'd get if you applied all of Apple's recent patented design elements to a phone.
Only if the designer had no taste or, more likely, it was a thrown-together prototype case incorporating those features, but with little aesthetic refinement.
Only if the designer had no taste or, more likely, it was a thrown-together prototype case incorporating those features, but with little aesthetic refinement.
Sure, that's way everything's so close-tolerance, and beautifully resolved...
Perhaps they didn't take it apart any further out of fears of not being able to put it back together? From the picture, it doesn't appear that further disassembly would be very easy. I wouldn't jump to any conclusions because they didn't show something you want to see. A controlled leak is a possibility, not a given, and that picture isn't any sort of proof.
Yes, that's all I'm saying. 'that photo isn't any sort of proof'.
Gizmodo reported "multiple" Apple labeled components. If they can see em, they can shoot em.
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IMO, it looks like a boxy, late-1970's Detroit-style aesthetic. A change may be overdue, but not this one.
Well... That's one opinion
Speaking from designer's perspective, there is no Ive's signature in that design so I call it fake.
Very interesting.
What Ives signatures exist in other devices? What might you expect to see in a new-generation iPhone?
I agree that this design is not up to apple's standards (speaking as a lay person) and so I am very skeptical that Apple would release something looking like this. The seams in the aluminum are unlikely, as is the lack of a curved-to-fit-your-hand back (IMO).
o gosh, that makes it even more tacky looking.
Or merely cooperatively developed...
It's just a pic of one cable.
Are you serious?
We've all seen that photo. The only thing that photo does is BEG the question: "where are the real meat and potatoes photos". Do you not get that?
I mean; this is the reason why it is all so suspect. Why show an internal photo that doesn't show anything substantial, and then purposely not publish photos that actually DO show something substantial?
IMO, it looks like a boxy, late-1970's Detroit-style aesthetic. A change may be overdue, but not this one.
ha! i don't think so - where is the fake wood panelling?
... just pre-ordered mine.
Me too... I considered the 11 GByte model, but decided to spend the extra $200 and get the full 73 GBytes.
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A phone has some really technical design requirements. The most important being that it can withstand being dropped from a certain distance on to hard ground landing on one of its corners. That alone eliminates the iMac/macBook glass to metal application.
If the body of the phone is made out of single piece of machined metal, ISTM that it would be VERY impact resistant. The corners of the phone are where the force is concentrated into one small spot during some types of drops. By machining the body and making it stick out on 4 of the 6 sides, I would think that impact resistance would be greatly improved in some of the "worst-case scenario" drop tests.
I don't think that there will be a flat glass or crystal back, however.
APRIL FOOLS LOL.
Are you serious?
We've all seen that photo. The only thing that photo does is BEG the question: "where are the real meat and potatoes photos". Do you not get that?
I mean; this is the reason why it is all so suspect. Why show an internal photo that doesn't show anything substantial, and then purposely not publish photos that actually DO show something substantial?
Perhaps they didn't take it apart any further out of fears of not being able to put it back together? From the picture, it doesn't appear that further disassembly would be very easy. I wouldn't jump to any conclusions because they didn't show something you want to see. A controlled leak is a possibility, not a given, and that picture isn't any sort of proof.
I think this is the 4th generation iPhone prototype that was reported stolen last July.
That's very creepy.
But you might be right. It certainly looks more like an early prototype than a production model.
Are you serious?
We've all seen that photo. The only thing that photo does is BEG the question: "where are the real meat and potatoes photos". Do you not get that?
I mean; this is the reason why it is all so suspect. Why show an internal photo that doesn't show anything substantial, and then purposely not publish photos that actually DO show something substantial?
You asked, I answered. if you wanted additional pictures of additional components beyond the one that has been widely published, perhaps you could have asked.
I thought it was a pretty dumb question, but thought I'd help you out anyway.
If Giz says there are multiple components labeled with Apple's name, then either there are or Giz is lying outright. Since they are the only source of the pics, I might just suggest you try them. It is unlikely, that if Giz is committing a hoax with these pics and analysis that they would post here on AI to out their own hoax
As other have mentioned, and perhaps you have missed, Giz could be holding back for followup stories which would drive more traffic their way. Page views are important to blogs. Sort of an internet thing.
Then why was it only recently 'remotely disabled'?
I was wondering the same thing. It might have been recently rediscovered by somebody, including Apple. It makes a juicier yarn.
The debunking was debunked.
Bunk.
?too high up to be fired
Nail. Head. Hit.
The thing looks pretty much exactly like what you'd get if you applied all of Apple's recent patented design elements to a phone.
Only if the designer had no taste or, more likely, it was a thrown-together prototype case incorporating those features, but with little aesthetic refinement.
Only if the designer had no taste or, more likely, it was a thrown-together prototype case incorporating those features, but with little aesthetic refinement.
Sure, that's way everything's so close-tolerance, and beautifully resolved...
then iPhone OS 4.0
then new MacBook Pro refresh
Now iPhone 4th gen hardware!
We are being OD'ed by Apple. . . nice one. What's on the menu for next week? I want more!
Perhaps they didn't take it apart any further out of fears of not being able to put it back together? From the picture, it doesn't appear that further disassembly would be very easy. I wouldn't jump to any conclusions because they didn't show something you want to see. A controlled leak is a possibility, not a given, and that picture isn't any sort of proof.
Yes, that's all I'm saying. 'that photo isn't any sort of proof'.
Gizmodo reported "multiple" Apple labeled components. If they can see em, they can shoot em.