'iPhone 5 case' sparks supplier fondle frenzy
Rumour with a view
Whispers surrounding Apple's next iPhone show no sign of slowing, with the prospect of a 4in display model gaining traction following video of a supposed iPhone 5 backcover that surfaced on the web this week.
The clip – snapped by the guys at eTradeSupply – shows the unibody plate design we've already been introduced to through leaked iPhone 5 product shots, with the smaller dock on the bottom, a repositioned audio port and, of course, the larger body capable of housing a 4in display.
Other notable differences include modified speaker grilles and a smaller Sim card tray, which fits in line with Apple's plans to shrink Sims once again.
While the commentator in the video certainly plays the "could be" cards, rather than taking a definitive "this is the next iPhone" stance, the influx of leaked content is hard to ignore.
The iPhone 5 isn't likely to emerge before October, but pieces of a particular puzzle – that look like they will form the next handset from Apple – seem to be falling into place. ®
COMMENTS
Re: And now the facts.
Or it may be called "The New iPhone".
Re: smaller dock?
Apple really can't win. This new connector is allegedly the universal one the EU has mandated so that any old charger will work with it. If Apple don't switch they're guilty of blocking third party accessories and if they do switch then they're just trying to make you buy new accessories. No win scenario.
Re: Bit slow off the starting blocks there El Reg!
Are you referring to our article from last week where we showed leaked product shots? The link back to that is in this article.
There was a video that materialised shortly after that one, but it wasn't this 'etradesupply' one, which was posted yesterday. Again, there is a link which shows this.
Re: And now the facts.
1) There will be one at some point, as 5 does tend to come after 4.
Actually, in this case, 4S comes after 4.
We'll know if this is true...
...when the Apple Police kick this guys door in, and he later turns-up 'suicided'.
