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Next Generation iPhone Case to Have Matte Finish? Enhanced 3G?


Previously leaked matte iPhone case

Alongside the artist rendition of the upcoming 5G iPod Nano, iLounge also weighed in on the rumors surrounding the next generation iPhone.

They've been told that the next-generation iPhone will come in two different storage capacities across 3 distinct models depending on your local mobile carrier. The models are described as "3G, enhanced 3G ("3.5G/3.75G"), and mainland China versions". The case is said to be the same general design as the current model but with a "less scratchable matte plastic body". A previously leaked case image is included above which matches this description.

iLounge reports that only one version, however, will be made available to specific countries. China will obviously only get the Chinese version, while other customers will only get either the 3G or 3.5G models depending on their local carrier support. We would expect that U.S. AT&T customers would be given the 3.5G model which is likely to support the new 7.2 Mbps data network being deployed by AT&T.

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35 months ago
Fewer dropped calls please (on AT&T)
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35 months ago
I guess the camera still isn't getting a flash, which actually helps in some instances. Of course for real shots, use a real camera.
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35 months ago
i think that the matte back would look nice, although i am more interested with what is on the inside of the device
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35 months ago
I assume that "two different sizes" does not mean two different sizes, but two different capacities. However, if it does mean two different sizes, that would make me happy.
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35 months ago

i think that the matte back would look nice, although i am more interested with what is on the inside of the device

600MHz Processor
256 RAM
3.5G Network
Bluetooth
Magnetometer
GPS
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35 months ago
Love the matte finish, can't wait to get mine this summer!
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35 months ago
So much for there only going to be a 32GB model..?
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35 months ago
Not bad looking.

I'll take 3!
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35 months ago
if it has this matte (hopefully a bit rugged) it would be just perfect!

3 versions? could be, but I guess 2 versions (one for China and one for the rest of the world) would do it. Just throw in the new 3.5G chip, it can't really be so much more expensive then the last generations.
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35 months ago
A matte finish would be nicer to hold in the hand - also give you some grip on it.

The plastic back of the current 3G just slides out of your hand.
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