A couple of new rumors have
come from iLounge and look to shed some light on both the upcoming iPad 3
release as well as a possibility for the iPhone 5 release that is
expected in the fall. The first rumor seems far easier to believe, and
that has to do with the iPad 3, or more specifically a redesign to the
Smart Cover for the iPad 3.
The idea is that the
Smart Cover for the iPad 3 will see additional protection to the back of
the iPad. The Smart Cover for the iPad 2 was really just a cover for
the screen of the iPad, and had no protection for the back. The new
Smart Cover is said to be similar (at least in idea) to the Magazine
Jacket by Incase, although we feel fairly confident in saying that
Apple's version won't include an elastic strap, and will likely be held
on with magnets once again. No word on if the case would also work with
the iPad 2, but that seems unlikely.
iLounge
is also reporting that despite fairly constant rumors that the iPhone 5
would be a return to aluminum for Apple, and have a
design reminiscent of the MacBook or iPad tapered edges, Apple may be
continuing to use glass and ceramics for the iPhone case. The idea is
that it is possible that Apple will go with Corning's Gorilla Glass 2
for the iPhone 5, but at this point it sounds like it is nothing more
than some testing from Apple. Under Steve Jobs, Apple tended to build
multiple prototypes with a number of different designs before choosing
the winner, so that tradition may be continuing. That means it is very
likely that Apple has prototypes for the iPhone 5 that are glass and
some that are aluminum, but it's unlikely that a final decision has been
made as to which it will be.
source: iLounge via Ars Technica
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