iPhone 6 Case Shows Repositioned Power Button [Image]

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Posted April 16, 2014 at 1:52pm by Shalom Levytam

Another leaked case, allegedly for the iPhone 6, shows a repositioned power button corroborating recent rumors.

The case was posted by Nowhereelse:

Then notice the rectangular format of the volume control buttons (# 1) which differs from the format of round buttons on previous generations. Finally, unlike the cases revealed last night and as yet the rumored, the standby button of the device has been moved to one of its lateral edges (2 #).

In his Apple roadmap research note, KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi-Kuo recently detailed specifications for the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 and revealed that Apple may move the sleep/wake button to facilitate one-handed operation on the larger devices.

This case is just one of a recent flurry of leaks that suggests Apple may be ramping up iPhone 6 production earlier than expected. We've seen leaked schematics, molds and more molds, a 5.1-inch front panel, batteries, and mockups.

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iPhone 6 Case Shows Repositioned Power Button [Image]

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mehrzadk68 - April 16, 2014 at 11:07pm

Where is the headphone hole?

gamerscul9870 - April 16, 2014 at 11:10pm

Chinese probably didn't get the entire iPhone parts from images of fred doers they saw. Seriously it's from them.

DarkSide - April 16, 2014 at 11:28pm

It's on the bottom. Duh

MUKAI - April 16, 2014 at 9:57pm

This is like the power button of a lumia or something hahahaha. It's all good

gamerscul9870 - April 16, 2014 at 8:21pm

The iPhone has reduced thickness, which may influence the button placement. It's not yet confirmed if Apple will move the power button, but for larger screen sizes, it would be a logical option.

cciev - April 16, 2014 at 7:35pm

Apple will design the device as they see fit. There is nothing that strictly defines hardware as Android. If the new design works for you, purchase it; otherwise, there are other options.

Guest - April 16, 2014 at 3:36pm

Ugly shape but that could be for new ipod touch

Raul - April 16, 2014 at 2:39pm

Whats the problem with the power button on the sides. Its actually better to have it in the side than at the top for phones more than 4 inches. Thats the mistake htc did with their recent M8 too.

Adamcon - April 16, 2014 at 2:05pm

guys its just a rumor! come down! Apple isn't stupid enough to do that. this is fake.

M!Do Space - April 16, 2014 at 1:58pm

Nooooooooooo! Please don't mimic Android phones!!! Side power/sleep button is one if the most things I hate about Android phones, once you take the phone from someone's hand, it will be locked!!! Please, noooooooooooo Apple, don't do that to us!

gamerscul9870 - April 16, 2014 at 2:12pm

It's what users asked but apple's trying to make it one hand use. What choice do they have.

Fukran John - April 16, 2014 at 2:40pm

Apple has historically adapted concepts from competitors like Compaq, HP, Palm, and Samsung. From the App Store to larger screens and iOS features influenced by jailbreak tweaks, they often iterate on existing ideas. Moving the power button is likely another step in this evolution.

Lake - April 16, 2014 at 1:56pm

No. Why Apple, why? That is one of the dumbest things Apple could do.

gamerscul9870 - April 16, 2014 at 2:11pm

Users asked for it, but were they specific enough? Blame them.