Case for Lower-Cost iPhone with Thicker Profile and Curved Edges SurfacesMacotakara points to a blog post [Google translation] from case design firm MGM showing off a new case intended to fit Apple's rumored lower-cost iPhone. The photos reveal a case that is largely identical to iPhone 5 cases, with the exception of being approximately 2 mm thicker. iPhone 5 case (left) vs. lower-cost iPhone case (right) Macotakara has also posted a hands-on video of the case. In the video, an iPhone 5 is placed into the case and appears to fit fairly well. It is clear, however, that the case is intended for a device with rounded edges rather than the squared edges of the iPhone 5. Descriptions of the lower-cost iPhone having curved rear edges date back to a January report from iLounge that suggested the device would adopt curvature similar to the iPod classic, while appearing as a cross between the iPhone 5 and fifth-generation iPod touch in other respects. Apple's lower-cost iPhone is expected to be introduced in the September timeframe and has been rumored to be including a number of color options in order to help differentiate the device from Apple's main iPhone line. Case designs have accurately hinted at Apple's design plans a number of times in the past, although case makers have on occasion been fooled as was seen in 2011. Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • Shazam App Updated with Music Discovery, New-Look Tab Bar and More • Jony Ive Gets Title Change, Now Senior Vice President of Design • Eddy Cue Offers Tidbits On Jobs' Involvement with iBooks • 'XCOM: Enemy Unknown' Coming to iOS This Thursday • Skype Rolls Out Free Video Messaging to Skype for Mac and iOS • Instagram to Get Video Capabilities Next Week? • Potential First Image of MFi Gaming Controller Surfaces • AT&T to Send Emergency Alerts to U.S. iPhone 4S/5 Owners [Update: iPhone 4 Users Also Included]
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