Purported iPhone Prototype Surfaces In Bangkok [PICS]

During these past few months we’ve seen quite a few supposed iPhone prototypes. Just during this past week we even saw some repair parts surface. But what had stunned me about all these prototypes is the consistency. A majority of the leaked iPhone prototypes have contained 4-inch screens and 19-pin dock connectors.

As the leaks continue to mount, Neowin has posted pictures of the purported next-generation iPhone’s “finalized design casing.” Although the device isn’t a functioning prototype, it presents the device’s design and actual shape.

The shell casing, in the hands of an ex-employee at the MBK Center in Bangkok, Thailand, includes many of the same physical features as past leaks. Set aside from the obvious 4-inch display and 19 pin dock connector, the device includes a re-positioned headphone jack, centered Facetime camera, two-toned aluminium back panel, and re-modeled speaker grill.

What do you think about this leak? I know pictures don’t serve justice, but they are fascinating to view.

[via 9To5Mac]

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FragilityG4
FragilityG4
13 years ago

No proximity/light sensor??

Ryan St Onge
Reply to  FragilityG4
13 years ago

This is only the outer shell/casing.

FragilityG4
FragilityG4
Reply to  Ryan St Onge
13 years ago

But you would still see something in that area that would show where it will end up … It’s all solid … Plus the camera is already in …..

Ryan St Onge
Reply to  FragilityG4
13 years ago

The camera isn’t in, just the glass covering the camera slot. No type of hardware is inside. Its probably fake, but this is according to sources.

FragilityG4
FragilityG4
Reply to  Ryan St Onge
13 years ago

I disagree … Both cameras appear in and also the flash.

joecmwu
joecmwu
13 years ago

Fake.

gerry
gerry
13 years ago

Look closely at the picture, the phone is in charge mode.

Ryan St Onge
Reply to  gerry
13 years ago

The screen really isn’t on. Probably a plastic cover in my opinion.

joecmwu
joecmwu
13 years ago

And by the way, even this “news” is a fake. It is simplified Chinese characters on the “screen”. I don’t think or believe Thai people use Chinese on their phone.

Ryan St Onge
Reply to  joecmwu
13 years ago

It’s still iPhone news. We keep tabs on all rumors and reports. Chances are it’s fake, but who knows. All rumors have pointed to this single iPhone design.

Tyler Zimmersmann
Reply to  joecmwu
13 years ago

I guess you didn’t read the part about it not being a functioning prototype.

iFone
iFone
13 years ago

I still don’t buy the 2 toned back…that’s what keeps telling me these models are FAKES

zzzz
zzzz
13 years ago

It’s ugly as hell. If iphone 5 comes out with that design, Apple is over

Sylvain Robichaud
Sylvain Robichaud
13 years ago

From what I’m told these are mockups for accessory manufacturers to design their products on.

Rykmann
Rykmann
13 years ago

Model T Ford on a longer chassis.

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