New video purports to show 3D mockup of 'iPhone 6' with larger, 4.7" display
A new video released Thursday provides a close-up view at what appears to be a 3D printed mockup of Apple's new, larger iPhone, likely based on recent rumors and leaked schematics of the next-generation device.
The model sports rounded edges, a relocated power button, and a rounded flash, matching up with what many believe the device will look like. The video was first published by French blog nowhereelse.fr.
According to the publication, the model also lines up with previous rumors of a slim, 6-millimeter cross-section. That was said to be so svelte that Apple was having trouble manufacturing batteries to fit within its profile.
A similar mockup came to light earlier this week, featuring a slightly protruding rear camera, which this new video does not show. Some believe that Apple initially planned to ship the so-called iPhone 6 with such a design but later altered the internal layout to allow for a flat rear casing.
The iPhone is widely expected to be revamped this fall, likely with two new models -- one with a 4.7-inch display and a second, 5.5-inch "phablet" variant.
The model sports rounded edges, a relocated power button, and a rounded flash, matching up with what many believe the device will look like. The video was first published by French blog nowhereelse.fr.
According to the publication, the model also lines up with previous rumors of a slim, 6-millimeter cross-section. That was said to be so svelte that Apple was having trouble manufacturing batteries to fit within its profile.
A similar mockup came to light earlier this week, featuring a slightly protruding rear camera, which this new video does not show. Some believe that Apple initially planned to ship the so-called iPhone 6 with such a design but later altered the internal layout to allow for a flat rear casing.
The iPhone is widely expected to be revamped this fall, likely with two new models -- one with a 4.7-inch display and a second, 5.5-inch "phablet" variant.
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Aren't 3D printers just amazing! Ive and Co. can print out models like this in-house and test them out in the hand, against the ear, pick them up put them down, pocket them and then make a decision. (Apple has had 3D printers in their design studio for several years now)
I know my sister doesn't like the shape/hard edges of the 4, 4s, 5 and 5s, and actually chose to buy a second hand 3Gs on eBay instead when her old 3Gs broke. She'd love this phone.
OMG it's perfect.
Yeah, it certainly does make one think the 5.5" iPhone is a load of bull. Getting rid of the 3.5" iPhone and providing a 4.7" model as the alternate iPhone screen size to the 4" model seems to work well I think.
As for the size, for me, the 4.7" would suit me just fine. I'm not a fan at all of the phablet. Anything bigger than 5" I think is too much for a phone. That's when it becomes a portability issue. That's what my iPad Air is for.
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And this shows clearly that even 4.7" is too big for one hand use by an average woman or teen (which are a bigger market than the canadian tree fellers with huge paws). They may do it noneless but the rumors of even bigger stuff are utterly wrong
Thant's good to know, thanks.
OT, but why do you post in these fonts? Aren't the default size and colour not to your liking?
Why don't you call the guy who made this VIDEO MOCKUP and tell him to redo it in aluminum so as to give you the correct impression.
Still not sure how I'll feel with a protruding camera- if this is in fact the design. I'd personally like it a hair thicker- not even for battery space, because it has plenty as it, but for comfort. The rounded corners will help with that though.
It's a cool look. I remember when I first put my hands on the 2012 iPod touch- I was floored with the engineering. I was impressed with the iPhone 5, but the touch was out of this world. Funny it's exactly the same as the touch- even down to the speaker location and size. My opinion- the touch is the best designed idevice yet, although the air is a close second.
Still not sure how I'll feel with a protruding camera- if this is in fact the design. I'd personally like it a hair thicker- not even for battery space, because it has plenty as it, but for comfort. The rounded corners will help with that though.
I think you'll (we'll) find that the extra slimness adds to the comfort of holding the device as the width increases to fill out your hand more. As it gets wider, your hand must stretch further to wrap around it....and the thicker it is, the harder it is to achieve a comfortable grip. The slimmer it is, the easier it fits inside the creases/bends of your finger joints, thus giving you that much better of a grip.
This.
Those other mock ups looked ridiculously impractical compared to this.
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