New iPhone to Feature Case Redesign ?

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Posted April 4, 2008 at 1:25pm by iClarified · 13000 views

Rumors are circling that the new iPhone will have a glossy black back, replacing the satin nickel look on the current model. Most likely this is just a photoshop image or custom mod; however, we will post it for discussion. It is possible that the back might need replacing to help accommodate the new antennas that will need to be inside the 3G iPhone.

If iPodObserver.com's source is correct, the redesigned iPhone back also drops the black plastic end piece that covers the antenna, and it appears that Apple will continue to offer an 8GB model.

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Alex Blanchard - April 5, 2008 at 8:19am

It could be - there have been quite a few complaints on how 'comfy' the iPhone is to use - the 'rounded' back would help - not a fan of gloss though.

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iPhoneMK - April 4, 2008 at 8:26pm

As a graphic designer, I don't see this to be a Photoshop work.

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alex_dlc - April 4, 2008 at 5:31pm

why is the writing on the back so low? its not that low on my iphone

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iphone hacka - April 4, 2008 at 3:10pm

Thanks Hugo for the link. yeah Apple would not put something like this out...this doesn't look like typical apple design. Apple is much more elegant!

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HUGO - April 4, 2008 at 3:06pm

This is NOT an Apple idea..... check this out.....i got me from this page....i get it in the NBA Miami Heat colors.... http://www.colorwarepc.com/p-103-iphone.aspx if the link does not work just get into http://www.colorwarepc.com and select smartphones...

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