iPhone 4G Leak – Real? Fake?

I don’t like bringing attention to rumors but – Engadget’s story late last night involving pictures posted by a guy that found an iPhone prototype on the floor of a San Jose bar was understandably met with criticism and since then it’s gone from real to fake to real again. From the looks of it the iPhone has had quite the face lift; flat back, circular buttons and joints (which is a little strange considering Apple’s design philosophy as of late)!

Image from Engadget post “iPhone 4G Proof”

For me, it’s still up in the air – MacRumors claimed that some guy bought one in a Japanese KIRF phone market – not sure how that links up with a bar in San Jose? I’m not going to comment any further because any info we have at this point is only coming from one source. Either way it should be interesting to see how it all plays out.

Original Story: Engadget

Follow up: MacRumors

Update: iPhone 4G tear-down – via MacRumors

Update 2: John Gruber Weighs In – via Engadget

Update 3: It’s confirmed – Gizmodo had been sitting on the “San Jose” model for a week prior to posting it today, they’ve taken it apart and confirmed that the guts are Apple. I have to say I like the design, seams don’t bother me and I’m glad they got rid of the chrome border! Story is here.

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