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Leaked iPhone Photo Suggests Matte Black Revision
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News —
... The Mac Observer has posted a photo of what they suggest may be an upcoming revision to Apple’s iPhone. The changes described are cosmetic with the iPhone shedding its glossy exterior for a flat matte look. ...
iPod Observer catches wind of one of them new iPhones
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence —
The iPod Observer (via MacBlogz) just posted what they believe to be the next model of iPhone's back side. They point out that the number on the back is a model number that doesn't currently exist and that it looks like a metallic black instead of the current plastic. Obviously this wouldn't be rocket science to Photoshop either. We'll believe it when we see it
Oh, and why not make it 32GB while you are at it?
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Is this a matte black iPhone? (answer: probably not)
Engadget —
... So, this is sort of fun. The leaked photo above appears to be of a new iPhone back -- in matte black. Sure, we have to be highly suspicious of all kinds of purported evidence of new products in general, and we've heard enough crazy Apple rumors over the years to ...
New 16GB, matte-backed iPhone 3G revision leaked?
MacDailyNews —
New 16GB, matte metal-backed iPhone 3G revision leaked? Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 03:55 PM EST [image] Apple may be preparing to roll out an updated version of its 16GB iPhone 3G. An image showing a new case back seems to back up rumors that an iPhone update is on the way thanks to its model number, A1303, which previously hasn't appeared on any iPhone model," Jeff Gamet reports for The iPod Observer. "The new iPhone case back appears to shed its glossy appearance for a matte black look, and also sports what may be etched markings which indicates the plastic used in the ...
New 16GB, matte metal-backed iPhone 3G revision leaked?
MacDailyNews —
New 16GB, matte metal-backed iPhone 3G revision leaked? Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 03:55 PM EST [image] Apple may be preparing to roll out an updated version of its 16GB iPhone 3G. An image showing a new case back seems to back up rumors that an iPhone update is on the way thanks to its model number, A1303, which previously hasn't appeared on any iPhone model," Jeff Gamet reports for The iPod Observer. "The new iPhone case back appears to shed its glossy appearance for a matte black look, and also sports what may be etched markings which indicates the plastic used in the ...
Is This the Back of the Next iPhone? [Rumor]
Gizmodo —
iPod Observer and MacRumors are floating shots of what's supposedly the back of the next iPhone. It's a new case, with reflective metal etching, that's textured matte black and man, I want it. I really hate the greasy look and feeling of the glossy 3G back after you've used it for more than 30 seconds, so I'd really like a matte backing. Anyway, the images are supposedly from China, etched with a brand new model number. A few reasons to be skeptical: Crappy reception with metal is one of the reasons why Apple went to plastic in the first place ...
New photos may show rear of next-gen iPhone casing
AppleInsider —
... Published: 05:15 PM EST Leaked photos on Thursday purport to reveal a new iPhone design with an unfamiliar model number and a more subdued, matte black surface. The images, first sent to iPod Observer in early form but followed up by a couple of larger versions at MacRumors , show what at first looks to be the familiar, tapered back of iPhone 3G but give signs that they may represent an ...
Spy shot: Next-gen iPhone?
The Apple Core —
... iPodObserver posted an image of what appears to the be reverse of a new iPhone, its model number (A1303) is clearly visible and hasn’t been used before. The new iPhone case back appears to shed its glossy appearance for a matte black look, and also sports what may be etched markings which indicates the plastic used in the current iPhone 3G model may be dumped in favor of a metal back — much like the first generation iPhone. The original iPhone shipped with an aluminum rear panel but that was changed to plastic in the current iPhone 3G, which dramatically improved cell and ...
Rumor: New body for the 16GB iPhone
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... There's a new rumor floating around which claims that the case of an upcoming 16GB 3G iPhone has been photographed. The shot, now posted at iPhone Observer with similar images at ...
New iPhone Case Backing Photos Making the Rounds
TheAppleBlog —
... The original source of one of the photos, iPodObserver, and the source of yet another that appears to be of the same casing, ...
The Next Gen iPhone Evolution In Photos
iPhone Savior —
... A series of leaked photos claiming to be the casing for the next generation iPhone hit the interwebs last week via the iPod Observer. A close-up shot (below) shows the back of a 16GB iPhone, with a new model number A1303. Some are wildly speculating the return of the metal casing, but I'm not convinced that these images offer enough clues revealing metal. ...
Next Generation iPhone - Images Leaked!
Planet iPhones —
... Above is a close up of what appears to be the back-case to an unreleased 16GB iPhone with the model number A1303. This image was first posted by iPodObserver and they remain confident in the photo and remind readers that they were also responsible for publishing an early back-case photo of the iPhone 3G. ...
