Redesigned iPhone 5 to Be Launched in Fall 2012? New Details Emerge

Maura · Dec 28, 2011

According to a story on Boy Genius Report today, Apples next iPhone will not be released until Fall 2012, the same time of year that the iPhone 4S was released this year. BGRs close source has told them that the new phone will have rubber or plastic built into its case, similar to that which is used in Apples iPhone bumper cases. BGR says that it is most likely that the rubber-type material will be used to make a bezel, similar to that of the iPhone 3GS, situated around the front of the phone. BGR further speculates that the new bezel will be used to fix the iPhones front face to the new aluminum back, as well as being used to mask the redesigned antenna. By fitting a bezel, it means that Apple wont have to place a big piece of plastic above the antennas, like on its 3G iPad 2s.

Source: Apple to launch completely redesigned iPhone in Fall 2012

Gregoris · Dec 28, 2011

We are all expecting a re design... 3GS was the same and 4S.. so it seems the S models will have the same design and just inside changes then a complete re design.. gives apple more time to think about how the device will look like. I am going to pre order the device 100% lol

TheBigGiantHead · Dec 28, 2011

i really hope that isnt how its going to look. Rubber bumpers built into it? that seems to cheap to me. Steve will be rolling in his grave if it hits the market based on this article. Im sure hardware wise its going to be fantastic and im excited about that but the design of the phone has a lot to do with why i love it so much. It seem based on that picture they're moving backwards instead of forwards. The "rocker" style volume buttons and aluminum back, to me, remind me too much of the original iphone. Lets move away from that. I love the individual volume buttons currently and the glass back.

Only time will tell and Apple has it hooks in me with the iphone so i'll probably be getting it regardless. I just really hope this article is off on its rendering of the phone.

SweetPoison · Dec 28, 2011

Unleashed said:
I am going to pre order the device 100% lol

Don't forget to pre order your iPad 3 come March.

Gregoris · Dec 28, 2011

thats on the list as well..^^

iHolophyte · Dec 28, 2011

SweetPoison said:
Don't forget to pre order your iPad 3 come March.

Don't say that I've only just got the iPad 2 (laughs out loud)

iHolophyte

codysanborn · Dec 28, 2011

Really iPad 3 in march?

jkhonea · Dec 28, 2011

I'm curious about the iPad 3. I'm on the first gen iPad and was waiting specifically to see what the third gen will have to offer.

iGaz · Dec 28, 2011

I too hope the 5 doesn't look like that. My contract is up for renewal in September so it will make a nice upgrade.

I jus got the wife an iPad 2 for Xmas. She couldn't wait any longer for one. I will definatly be getting the iPad 3 when it comes out now. Just hope the camera get a decent upgrade...

SweetPoison · Dec 28, 2011

codysanborn said:
Really iPad 3 in march?

Rumor has it. And basically ~ that is all it ever is!

SweetPoison · Dec 28, 2011

jkhonea said:
I'm curious about the iPad 3. I'm on the first gen iPad and was waiting specifically to see what the third gen will have to offer.

iGaz said:
I too hope the 5 doesn't look like that. My contract is up for renewal in September so it will make a nice upgrade.

I jus got the wife an iPad 2 for Xmas. She couldn't wait any longer for one. I will definatly be getting the iPad 3 when it comes out now. Just hope the camera get a decent upgrade...

How fun will that be if we all get the 3 together. Greg too!

You boys will have to come over to ipad forums ~

Gregoris · Dec 28, 2011

going a little off topic but I will say that Jan is the usual month for conferences and new gadgets that are announced? we will see!

but back on topic this is why I dont get contract iphones so I dont have to wait to buy a new device, it also means paying full price each time though (£700) uk pounds.. very expensive two yearly expense! but a re design and many new features is what makes it worth upgrading to. but the thing about no red design is that the original 4 design is very good so its not so bad having it again for another year + all the same accessories working.

tlbaker · Dec 28, 2011

Maura said:
According to a story on Boy Genius Report today, Apples next iPhone will not be released until Fall 2012, the same time of year that the iPhone 4S was released this year. BGRs close source has told them that the new phone will have rubber or plastic built into its case, similar to that which is used in Apples iPhone bumper cases. BGR says that it is most likely that the rubber-type material will be used to make a bezel, similar to that of the iPhone 3GS, situated around the front of the phone. BGR further speculates that the new bezel will be used to fix the iPhones front face to the new aluminum back, as well as being used to mask the redesigned antenna. By fitting a bezel, it means that Apple wont have to place a big piece of plastic above the antennas, like on its 3G iPad 2s.

Source: Apple to launch completely redesigned iPhone in Fall 2012

Yuk, I don't like it.

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jkhonea · Dec 28, 2011

I wouldn't sweat the rubber around the perimeter yet. That would be a huge break in tradition for Apple and I would be surprised to see that. But the Oct 2012 release does sound completely plausible.

Thomasjtsi · Dec 29, 2011

jkhonea said:
I wouldn't sweat the rubber around the perimeter yet. That would be a huge break in tradition for Apple and I would be surprised to see that.

+1... Looks as though I have plenty of time to decide if I'm pre-ordering and waiting for delivery... or waiting in line at the local At&t store. LOL!!