iphone51

A tipster sent this photo to 9to5Mac claiming it to be an iPhone hehad never seen before.

Last evening, a tipster sent us some pictures of what he now thinks is the iPhone 5. He caught what he said was likely an Apple employee hunched over the device on the way home from work in San Francisco earlier this week. He told us he was able to get a very good look at the device but the pictures he snapped “didn’t do it justice”.

According to the report the screen was larger, almost "Evo-Like" and appeared thinner/wider than the existing iPhone 4.

We're not entirely convinced but provide this image for discussion. Apple has, of course, been known to seed test units into the wild before. In fact, last year's iPhone 4 was lost/found in a bar before it was sold to tech site Gizmodo.

For reference, here is a photo of an iPhone 3GS taken from across the room:

newiphone

Tag: 9to5Mac

Top Rated Comments

laflores Avatar
184 months ago
I saw the new macbook pro too! I took a picture, and although it's a grainy picture, you can clearly see the Apple logo!



:rolleyes:
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Smtevo Avatar
184 months ago
Looks EXACTLY like a 3GS to me.
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
SockRolid Avatar
184 months ago
If I were Steve...

Perhaps? http://9to5mac.com/2011/07/28/have-we-found-the-iphone-5/ :eek:


Image (https://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2011/07/iphone51.jpg)

If I were Steve, I would have personally told all field-testers of the iPhone 5 three things:

1. Test the iPhone 5 without any case. Better to test antenna efficiency.

2. Put a piece of black electrician's tape over the shiny silver Apple logo.

3. If you leave an iPhone 5 prototype in a bar I will stab you through the heart with a pencil.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
arn Avatar
184 months ago
here's me holding my iPhone 3gs

arn
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
lifeguard Avatar
184 months ago
It would be awsome if we start to see a bunch of people running around with different smart phones with these stickers on the back of the phone just screwing with all of us!

http://cgi.ebay.com/APPLE-LOGO-Mirror-Chrome-Decal-Sticker-Mini-Size-12pack_W0QQitemZ150381769423QQcategoryZ20336QQcmdZViewItem#ht_1607wt_938

Might have to order a set of these stickers and throw one on my work Blackberry!

LOL HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
arn Avatar
184 months ago
another shot of my 3gs
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Popular Stories

iPhone 17 Pro 3 4ths Perspective Aluminum Camera Module 1

New iPhone 17 Pro Details: Brighter Display, Best Battery Life, and More

Wednesday September 3, 2025 5:33 am PDT by
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models will feature a number of significant display, thermal, and battery improvements, according to new late-stage rumors. According to the Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital," the iPhone 17 Pro models will feature displays with higher brightness, making it more suitable for use in direct sunlight for prolonged periods. The iPhone 16 Pro and...
iPhone 17 Pro in Hand Feature Lowgo

iPhone 17 Pro's Biggest Design Mystery is Finally Solved

Friday September 5, 2025 9:33 am PDT by
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 17 series in just four days from now, and the biggest design mystery surrounding the Pro models has finally been solved. In a report outlining his expectations for Apple's event next week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the iPhone 17 Pro models will have "a new cutout area on the bottom two-thirds of the phone that doubles as the wireless charging area."...
iPhone 16 Battery Life Feature

iOS 26's New Battery Life Mode is Limited to These iPhone Models

Wednesday September 3, 2025 1:19 pm PDT by
iOS 26 introduces an Adaptive Power Mode on the iPhone, alongside the existing Low Power Mode. Apple says Adaptive Power Mode can make "performance adjustments" when necessary to extend an iPhone's battery life, including slightly lowering the display brightness, allowing some activities to "take longer," and automatically turning on Low Power Mode when the iPhone's remaining battery life...
airpods pro 2

Two Versions of AirPods Pro 3 Coming With These Differences

Monday September 8, 2025 4:51 am PDT by
Apple is preparing to launch two versions of the AirPods Pro 3 over 2025 and 2026, according to a Weibo leaker. Yesterday, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple is planning to debut the AirPods Pro 3 this year. They could arrive as soon as this week at Apple's "Awe dropping" event. Crucially, Kuo added that Apple is planning to introduce a successor to this year's AirPods ...