Leaked case mold (left), and final product (right)
In the months leading up to the iPhone 3G launch, there were a few early 3rd party case leaks that claimed to depict the upcoming iPhone 3G design. First reports of the case specs came from iLounge. They accurately described tapered edge designs, a glossy plastic back, with white and black colors. One aspect of the original story that we haven't been able to confirm is the reported addition of a 3rd sensor, which drove speculation about the possibility of video conferencing. No additional sensor has been described in the tech specs for the new iPhone. However, iPhone 3G case designs do appear to have adjusted with a larger openings at the earpiece.
This brings us back to two early reports of 3G iPhone case designs by XSKN and Griffin Technology. Both sets of images appear to have been accurate.
Images of XSKN's EXO Mask iPhone 3G were posted in May generating a lengthy debate. Their product remains available with the design consistent with the actual iPhone 3G release. In retrospect, Griffin's leaked case molds were also accurate with the final FlexGrip for iPhone 3G now announced.
In the end, it appears Apple does seed accessory manufacturers with dimensions of upcoming products to ensure a supply of cases for their new product.
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i'm glad these were real
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yeah me too
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yeah, its coming ....
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yep.
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can't wait to see it at the apple store
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yeah i know. or in my hand
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haha, i really want to try it out at the apple store and look at it up close
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yeah me too, though it will only make me want it
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