Purported 'iPhone 6' render shows sub-1mm rear camera lens protrusion
A three-dimensional render of a device said to be Apple's next-generation iPhone -- codenamed "N56" --?appeared from a source in the Republic of China on Wednesday, bearing a camera lens that extends outward from the device's rear cover in a manner similar to the fifth-generation iPod touch.
The somewhat sketchy image appears to be a photograph of a render on a computer display, showing color banding characteristic of such a capture. It was first noted by GforGames.
The device in the render sports a design much like those seen in recent supposed "leaks" of iPhone 6 chassis, along with a protruding camera lens. Accompanying text seems to suggest that the first prototype bearing this design came with a lens sticking out some 0.77 millimeters, but a subsequent prototype squashed that extension to 0.67 millimeters.
Similar reports of an iPod touch-style camera protrusion have appeared in relation to the iPhone 6 in the past. Most recently, an external camera lens ring said to be destined for Apple's newest handset appeared earlier this month alongside a slew of other parts.
It remains possible that these "leaks" could be for a sixth-generation iPod touch, rather than a new iPhone. Adding to the mystery is the relative lack of radio transparent material in the render, suggesting that the device in question could have limited need for antenna reception.
No matter its final form, Apple is widely expected to unveil at least one new iPhone -- perhaps a 4.7-inch model, with a 5.5-inch "phablet" version to follow -- at an event on Sept. 9. If the company holds true to its now-usual release pattern, the new devices would go on sale Sept. 19.
The somewhat sketchy image appears to be a photograph of a render on a computer display, showing color banding characteristic of such a capture. It was first noted by GforGames.
The device in the render sports a design much like those seen in recent supposed "leaks" of iPhone 6 chassis, along with a protruding camera lens. Accompanying text seems to suggest that the first prototype bearing this design came with a lens sticking out some 0.77 millimeters, but a subsequent prototype squashed that extension to 0.67 millimeters.
Similar reports of an iPod touch-style camera protrusion have appeared in relation to the iPhone 6 in the past. Most recently, an external camera lens ring said to be destined for Apple's newest handset appeared earlier this month alongside a slew of other parts.
It remains possible that these "leaks" could be for a sixth-generation iPod touch, rather than a new iPhone. Adding to the mystery is the relative lack of radio transparent material in the render, suggesting that the device in question could have limited need for antenna reception.
No matter its final form, Apple is widely expected to unveil at least one new iPhone -- perhaps a 4.7-inch model, with a 5.5-inch "phablet" version to follow -- at an event on Sept. 9. If the company holds true to its now-usual release pattern, the new devices would go on sale Sept. 19.
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Lens gate! Calling it now.
Being honest, here - I don't care for the protruding lens on the iPod, really hoping it isn't on the iPhone 6.
I'm sure the optics will be stellar...but personally, I don't use a case and my iPhone sits flat on my desk. I type on it without picking it up. Can't do that with a protruding lens.
I doubt Jony would design something like this.
5th gen iPod touch.
Being honest, here - I don't care for the protruding lens on the iPod, really hoping it isn't on the iPhone 6.
I'm sure the optics will be stellar...but personally, I don't use a case and my iPhone sits flat on my desk. I type on it without picking it up. Can't do that with a protruding lens.
I agree.I don't think it will have lens that protrudes less than 1mm. That seems like choosing to do things the hard way when it would be much easier and cleaner to make the whole thing less than 1mm thicker--or make a wedge-shaped phone. If the edge is radiused, I could live with a lens that protrudes into the radius while not increasing overall thickness. I wouldn't like that or a wedge-shaped phone, though. I also think either of those would be very unlike the Apple design trend.
Being honest, here - I don't care for the protruding lens on the iPod, really hoping it isn't on the iPhone 6.
I'm sure the optics will be stellar...but personally, I don't use a case and my iPhone sits flat on my desk. I type on it without picking it up. Can't do that with a protruding lens.
5th gen iPod touch barely protrudes and that's thinner than the rumored iPhone 6 is supposed to be. Leaks like this don't tell the whole story. Hence why I can't get worked up over them.
5th gen iPod touch barely protrudes and that's thinner than the rumored iPhone 6 is supposed to be. Leaks like this don't tell the whole story. Hence why I can't get worked up over them.
True, but I've tried typing on an iPod touch 5th gen lying flat (no case) and it rocks. It's a minor annoyance, but an annoyance nonetheless. And I'm not likely the only person who'd think that.
I agree with you though, and I can't get "worked up" about it until I actually see it and then use it. Of course I'm still getting it on release day. And I'm sure it won't be a dealbreaker for me. :-)
This is not iPhone. Sorry to disappoint. Just looks horribly wrong. Cant put finger on it.
But for most consumers, it won't be an issue when they are using cases that will "smooth" out the form factor.
http://www.goophone.net/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=60
Now this image completely convinced me! Oh wait....
5th gen iPod touch.
Different animal.
Why is this rumor called "sketchy", but anything from Ming Kuo is considered true by AI?
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There is a link to subscribe to some mailing list: https://www.vodafone.nl/iphone/nieuwe-iphone.shtml?cmpid=170017_26944978_1408_EDSE08-eDM_A558
This is not iPhone. Sorry to disappoint. Just looks horribly wrong. Cant put finger on it.
It's the dual-tone color and all the lines.
I'd still buy it if I needed, it still looks great from the front and side.
shouldn't the buttons be on the other side of the phone (opposite the camera lens)?