iPhone (4g?) Rumor thread - Page 9

vindicator · 20th April 2010, 11:49 AM

Okay, I've seen the piece over at Gizmodo.

It looks heaps better then in the first photos. I like it better then the current iPhone, but would still have preferred more iPad DNA in the back.

I figure it was leaked. Most people buy these on contracts, and people on 3Gs contracts are expiring in the states. They are just trying to say "Hey, hold on... we have a new handset out really soon and it's going to shit all over everything else! don't lock yourself into another contract yet".

Good move.

caironet16 · 20th April 2010, 11:52 AM

Very nice scoop by Gizmodo. Props to them!

I agree that this is the real deal, at least a prototype. I think the final product will look exactly like this with these exact changes (maybe some tweaks and bug fixes).

Jobs will be absolutely rank about this today. Someone will have to face his wrath. He likes to be the first one to show things off so he will be quite disappointed I'd assume.

Love all the changes. Great work again Apple!

vindicator · 20th April 2010, 11:53 AM

^ See above. Jobs will be in on it all.

Phunkae · 20th April 2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vindicator

Okay, I've seen the piece over at Gizmodo.

It looks heaps better then in the first photos. I like it better then the current iPhone, but would still have preferred more iPad DNA in the back.

I figure it was leaked. Most people buy these on contracts, and people on 3Gs contracts are expiring in the states. They are just trying to say "Hey, hold on... we have a new handset out really soon and it's going to shit all over everything else! don't lock yourself into another contract yet".

Good move.

Yes, cos Apple are known for caring about keeping current owners in the loop on their product update cycles amirite?
(MBP/Mac Pro/Apple TV)

theDarkHorse · 20th April 2010, 11:57 AM

This is the most awesome story of win ever. Gray Powell will forever be known as "the guy who lost the prototype iPhone in a bar"

The ethical discussion is a bit too heavy for me though. Didn't Engadget pass on paying $10K for the privilege of owning the prototype?

As for the actual device, I love the industrial design. Perhaps they could have put in a larger screen (though there are probably technical limitations there), but I think the glass (ceramic?) back works.

vindicator · 20th April 2010, 11:57 AM

It's not about keeping them in the loop.

It's about keeping them as customers. Cash.

proffesso · 20th April 2010, 12:02 PM

not keen on the design, honestly dont think its real at this point. it doesnt gel with any of the current apple designs, its not even an evolution of thier stuff (think g4 mbp - unipad, still design influence) or all ipods/iphones have had similar stylings thus far.

the outset edges, rounded buttons, non-flush design just isnt apple, as we have seen for the last 10 years anyway.

A.G.System · 20th April 2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by proffesso

the outset edges, rounded buttons, non-flush design just isnt apple, as we have seen for the last 10 years anyway.

But thats like saying that the new Unibody Macbooks and Macbook Pros

are not as Apple like as the Powerbook/Macbook Pros and iBooks.

and they themselves leave a lot to be desired over the older again Powerbooks and iBooks.

Personally i like the changes and cant wait for the new model to arrive.

Autti · 20th April 2010, 12:53 PM

Even if it isn't the final case, which it might not be, we have solid information of what will be inside and the new features.

Good enough for me.

But i think they will redesign the shell slightly, Apple hate seams, why would they have them on the iphone?

proffesso · 20th April 2010, 1:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.G.System

But thats like saying that the new Unibody Macbooks and Macbook Pros

notice the evolution of design there, from outwards buttons to flush, the design is clearly progressive. this iphone is complete departure from the trend.

CoolBlade · 20th April 2010, 2:04 PM

I guess what really annoys me is that Gizmodo published the name and information of the guy who supposedly owned the phone.

They didn't have to do that to make a story, they could have just left him out. But soon after they published the story and started to get backlash from the public accusing them of stealing they whip up a post saying 'Look guys, its not us but this guy that screwed up!' and in the process probably screwed up this guys carrier... err... career!

It wasn't necessary at all other then to cover Gizmodo's own butt.

I'm sure it wouldn't take Apple all that long to determine where the link came from and he'd be fired anyhow. But to make it public like that, just adds salt to the wounds.

Phunkae · 20th April 2010, 2:15 PM

http://gizmodo.com/5520479/a-letter-...et-iphone-back

Apple have written to Gizmodo asking for their property back

hak · 20th April 2010, 2:22 PM

LOL poor guy's gonna suicide soon, same like that chinese factory worker,

iPhone HD ad - "How would you die for the next generation iPhone?"

Phunkae · 20th April 2010, 2:29 PM

The design screams Sony Ericsson imo

dakiller · 20th April 2010, 2:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phunkae

http://gizmodo.com/5520479/a-letter-...et-iphone-back

Apple have written to Gizmodo asking for their property back

That letter looks fake. "Please let me know where to pick up the unit". Come on

20th April 2010, 11:49 AM	#121
vindicator Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: LoNoSho Posts: 6,489	Okay, I've seen the piece over at Gizmodo. It looks heaps better then in the first photos. I like it better then the current iPhone, but would still have preferred more iPad DNA in the back. I figure it was leaked. Most people buy these on contracts, and people on 3Gs contracts are expiring in the states. They are just trying to say "Hey, hold on... we have a new handset out really soon and it's going to shit all over everything else! don't lock yourself into another contract yet". Good move. __________________ Sucessfully sold to: JeffK, Pzest, Hardboiled, chugga15, havoc_1710, Surge, bondy_112, TRiN, kangfu, maddcore, hobo-jo, dwdc, Nanokillaz, PooJou, $tealthFiga, smoothunit, Wozzernux, core2dubious Sucessfully bought from: actinium, kogi, z2177199

20th April 2010, 11:53 AM	#123
vindicator Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: LoNoSho Posts: 6,489	^ See above. Jobs will be in on it all. __________________ Sucessfully sold to: JeffK, Pzest, Hardboiled, chugga15, havoc_1710, Surge, bondy_112, TRiN, kangfu, maddcore, hobo-jo, dwdc, Nanokillaz, PooJou, $tealthFiga, smoothunit, Wozzernux, core2dubious Sucessfully bought from: actinium, kogi, z2177199

20th April 2010, 11:57 AM	#126
vindicator Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: LoNoSho Posts: 6,489	It's not about keeping them in the loop. It's about keeping them as customers. Cash. __________________ Sucessfully sold to: JeffK, Pzest, Hardboiled, chugga15, havoc_1710, Surge, bondy_112, TRiN, kangfu, maddcore, hobo-jo, dwdc, Nanokillaz, PooJou, $tealthFiga, smoothunit, Wozzernux, core2dubious Sucessfully bought from: actinium, kogi, z2177199

20th April 2010, 12:02 PM	#127
proffesso Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Watsonia, Melbourne Posts: 8,620	not keen on the design, honestly dont think its real at this point. it doesnt gel with any of the current apple designs, its not even an evolution of thier stuff (think g4 mbp - unipad, still design influence) or all ipods/iphones have had similar stylings thus far. the outset edges, rounded buttons, non-flush design just isnt apple, as we have seen for the last 10 years anyway. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, remove all evidence you ever tried.

20th April 2010, 2:04 PM	#131
CoolBlade Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 152	I guess what really annoys me is that Gizmodo published the name and information of the guy who supposedly owned the phone. They didn't have to do that to make a story, they could have just left him out. But soon after they published the story and started to get backlash from the public accusing them of stealing they whip up a post saying 'Look guys, its not us but this guy that screwed up!' and in the process probably screwed up this guys carrier... err... career! It wasn't necessary at all other then to cover Gizmodo's own butt. I'm sure it wouldn't take Apple all that long to determine where the link came from and he'd be fired anyhow. But to make it public like that, just adds salt to the wounds. __________________ coolest LAN party in australia -= LanSmash =-

20th April 2010, 11:52 AM	#122
caironet16 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 235	Very nice scoop by Gizmodo. Props to them! I agree that this is the real deal, at least a prototype. I think the final product will look exactly like this with these exact changes (maybe some tweaks and bug fixes). Jobs will be absolutely rank about this today. Someone will have to face his wrath. He likes to be the first one to show things off so he will be quite disappointed I'd assume. Love all the changes. Great work again Apple!

20th April 2010, 12:53 PM	#129
Autti Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,561	Even if it isn't the final case, which it might not be, we have solid information of what will be inside and the new features. Good enough for me. But i think they will redesign the shell slightly, Apple hate seams, why would they have them on the iphone?

20th April 2010, 2:15 PM	#132
Phunkae Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 860	http://gizmodo.com/5520479/a-letter-...et-iphone-back Apple have written to Gizmodo asking for their property back __________________ "All I want out of life is to be a monkey of moderate intelligence who wears a suit. That's why I've decided to transfer to business school!" "Noooooooooo!"

20th April 2010, 2:22 PM	#133
hak Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 1,929	LOL poor guy's gonna suicide soon, same like that chinese factory worker, iPhone HD ad - "How would you die for the next generation iPhone?"

20th April 2010, 2:29 PM	#134
Phunkae Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 860	The design screams Sony Ericsson imo __________________ "All I want out of life is to be a monkey of moderate intelligence who wears a suit. That's why I've decided to transfer to business school!" "Noooooooooo!"