• See what the Real iPhone 4G will Look Like

    See what the Real iPhone 4G will Look Like

    Techtree News Staff, Apr 19, 2010 1418 hrs IST

    'Real' iPhone 4G images leaked

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Since last two summers, we've been constantly spotting grainy images of the next iPhone model of corresponding year and we did spot a few pictures of the iPhone 4G as well. Engadget has now posted what it calls "the real iPhone 4G photos". Though many pointed out that even these were fake, prolific blogger and tech pundit John Gruber did some research and concluded that this bunch of iPhone 4G photos is real.






Back in late January, Engadget had leaked images of Apple iPad prototype from Weiphone.com, a mysterious Chinese forum. That photo was rumored to be taken in Apple's Test Labs and had a glimpse of iPhone 4G prototype. Engadget has managed to grab clearer photos of purported iPhone 4G through Twitpics, an image uploading service for Twitter. Engadget said an unnamed 'source' confirmed the authenticity of these images.

So what can we conclude from these "real" images? They show that the iPhone 4G model has different build than the existing iPhone models. The iPhone 4G prototype model carries aluminium-like rims, glass screen with a front camera and iPhone 3G-like back panel. The back panel also carries an FCC number starting with BCGA and an IC number from 579C. These numbers also exist in iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS.





Apparently, Apple hasn't used the aluminum enclosure just like the one used in MacBook Pros. More internal shots of iPhone 4G were available from theWeiphone forum.

John Gruber pointed out that back in 2006, Apple registered a patent for using ceramic enclosures and according to him, aluminum enclosures don't get strong radio signals. Several sources told Gruber that the back enclosure is high-durability fancy glass. This new glass-like enclosure would be stronger to survive falls, scratch resistant and also radio waves friendly.

So far, we're contented with what Gruber points at and are totally geared up to see the new iPhone 4G officially. We should not forget that iPhone's yearly product life cycle suggests that iPhone's refresh is due this year as well in June as Phil Schiller senior vice president of marketing, told David Pogue, a technology columnist with The New York Times.

Images courtesy: Engadget

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(22) Comments
Nand
,colombo, on Apr 20, 2010 10:14 PM
this is in NO WAY a product of apple...jobbs is a very creative guy and would never approve a typical nokia n95 like design..hell..he wudnt approve anything that is anything short of 100% innovative..IMHO..this thing looks like a bulky piece of crap..apply products are beautiful...so..1 word...FAKE!
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eric
,grand rapdis, on Apr 21, 2010 01:05 AM
apple asked for the iphone back. so i guess it is the real deal. i didn't believe it either.
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EssenCe
,Germany, on Apr 21, 2010 03:46 PM
we will see ;) if you are right ;) maybe you´ll buy this piece of crap next time ;)
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Gizmodo
,Cupertino, California, on Apr 20, 2010 11:45 PM
Gray Powell (27), employee of Apple, lost his prototype in a german Bar in Redwood City, California when he celebrates his birthday. On the back of the prototype it says XXGB, so that Apple can add any Information there. It has an better camera on the back, an additional camera on the front and also flashlight for photos.
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keeth
,..., on Apr 19, 2010 05:28 PM
I don't know whether this photos are real or not but the certain thing is that there are no 4G Networks available simply because the 4G standardis not ratified yet (expected early 2011) and commercial implementation a couple of years later. The so - called 4G Networks branded by AT&T and Sprint or whatever are not actual 4G Networks and their name is misleading it is in fact what we call 3.9G and are mostly using LTE technology or WiMAX 802.16e/j.
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devesh
,varanasi, on Apr 20, 2010 02:04 PM
4G stands for 4 th edition of Iphone not 4G as in 3G
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Nana
,COlombo, on Apr 20, 2010 10:04 PM
it stands for 4th Generation...boy...dnt u feel like an idiot now..
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Pat
,New York, on Apr 19, 2010 04:58 PM
no SIM card slot from the looks of it
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Serg
,Ann Arbor , on Apr 19, 2010 04:28 PM
old pics n story!!! Its A FAKE Chinese knock off!!!! I cant believe you guys printed this
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Mark parity
,Phoenix, on Apr 19, 2010 02:49 PM
THERE ARE NO 4G TOWERS. THERE IS NO 4G. to use smaller softer letters... there is no 4G and won't be for another year. There's no AT&T 4G. There's no SPRINT 4G. There's no 4G. Sorry you got taken for a ride.
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Junior
,SEA, on Apr 19, 2010 03:29 PM
The 4G is referring to the 4th generation of iphone and has nothing to do with the 4G network
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Elihu
,Fife, WA, on Apr 19, 2010 03:54 PM
4G has been available in Atlanta, Las Vegas, & Portland, OR from Sprint since August 2009...
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Mike
,md, on Apr 19, 2010 03:58 PM
There are 4G networks, I have helped build two in the northeast and one in Austin Texas....tard try doing research before you post crap. Look up CLEARWIRE 4G Austin Texas, I am sure you will find it. Also Sprint has a network running 4g
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Kynmore
,Syracuse, on Apr 19, 2010 04:05 PM
Sprint's 4G is WiMAX, which does exist and is in use in certain markets.
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James Bella
,Los Angeles, on Apr 19, 2010 03:59 PM
Its a complete FAKE. A French blogging site covered this story. Its a knock off/clone that a kid obtained from Japan when his parents went there for vacation. Journalism FAIL! Great job doing your homework, jackass.
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zachgeist
,Malaysia, on Apr 19, 2010 03:33 PM
Umm, unless I'm wrong about 3G being a standard for mobile telecommunications, I'm pretty sure that 4G means "4TH Generation"
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Elihu
,Fife, WA, on Apr 19, 2010 03:50 PM
yup thats right, every generation came with a change in service. so 1G was analog, 2G was digital, 3G multi-media, 4G will be mobile ultra-broadband and more.
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bruce
,riyadh, on Apr 19, 2010 03:48 PM
I am just F&*(^KIng impressed, it looks so much better than the 3g. It almost looks as good as Nexus, maybe they will get it right nextus time.
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Hugh Jass
,Bikini Bottom, on Apr 19, 2010 03:48 PM
you dumbasses he means 4th Generation
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Ozoneocean
,perth, on Apr 19, 2010 03:40 PM
Looks like a HTC phone.
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Skyler McCaw (T
,NTVNAT, on Apr 19, 2010 03:24 PM
The pathetic thing is, fanboys would "ooh" and "aah" over this POS concept if Apple *did* release it Tuesday. Tsk. Sad thing is Engadget is scrambling to prove creedence to these already Japanese-made (not Chinese) pix to save credibility. A San Jose bar? Sure, sure! THAT'S where Apple's crack team of R&D hang out and get in the habit of leaving things behind. Enjoy your Walled Garden, Kool-Aid drinkers.
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CeeTee
,Navi Mumbai, on Apr 19, 2010 02:25 PM
Again, it is fake. Don't you notice the seams on the phone? Mr Jobs wont even go doo-doo over something that looks _THIS_ fugly!
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