More "leaked" 3G iPhone shots hit the web

For those that need to be in the know about the very latest supposedly-leaked 3G iPhone shots that hit the web this week, we've got you covered -- but we're not convinced, especially of the device on the right. The shots on the left do at least seem to be crafted around those supposed size and shape leaks we saw the other day though, so bonus points there for playing into another current rumor to rack up a small bit of credibility. Still, in our best Rick James voice, Photoshop's a hell of a tool.

Read - Left four shots appear on Chinese phone forum
Read - Shot on the right from AppleInsider

[Mattmatt. @ May 7th 2008 5:31PM]

White seems odd for Apple now... but I would.

[phanbouy @ May 7th 2008 5:32PM]

I would too. Wait... what?

[matt|H @ May 7th 2008 5:34PM]

I would... buy it!

[Warren @ May 7th 2008 5:52PM]

Hell yeah I'd buy it in white.

[rob @ May 7th 2008 6:05PM]

white seems odd????

....ever seen a macbook
.....ipod

[Galley @ May 7th 2008 6:08PM]

You can make your current iPhone looks similar to this with the glossy white InCase Slider case.

[caleb @ May 7th 2008 6:10PM]

Yes; White seems odd. iPods are no longer available in white. And now that the iMac has gone aluminum, that leaves the MacBook as the lone white Apple product. I wouldn't expect the MacBook to last much longer in white.

[phanbouy @ May 7th 2008 6:10PM]

i hope you don't go around saying things like "glossy white InCase Slider case" in real life

[tony @ May 7th 2008 6:28PM]

I'd hit it too.

[wasabi @ May 7th 2008 6:50PM]

i would hit that!

[Josh @ May 7th 2008 6:57PM]

@Caleb:

You are forgetting the Mac Mini, TimeCapsule, Airport Extreme, AppleTV, Mighty Mouse, and I am sure there are more. All white. My little MacBook is not alone. Haha.

[IndiaTech @ May 7th 2008 7:02PM]

Don't forget the white Apple Remotes...

[PerfectC @ May 7th 2008 7:27PM]

I would feel gay with that. If they make it white they need a black option.

[Harry @ May 7th 2008 7:33PM]

@PerfectC

I am gay, and I prefer a black iPhone.

[Matt @ May 7th 2008 7:38PM]

If all it takes for you to feel gay is having a white phone... maybe there's something you need to come to terms with. Don't be ashamed of who you are.

[LiQuiD_FuSioN @ May 7th 2008 7:50PM]

I think this would be a great way to bring back the classic glossy white style that was popular four or five years ago. I really like it. Just give people of choice between white or black, plus more colors down the line and you're all set. I'd definitely get one if these photos turn out to be legit. Those holding out for a new phone will most likely go for an updated iPod Touch.

[applefan @ May 7th 2008 7:58PM]

Thing is, this pic is a fake. The first leaked pic that Engadget posted (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/04/26/black-case-iphone-photo-just-a-3rd-party-cover/) is just a cover for the current iPhone.

And this one looks identical, except its white. Notice that there is no power button or sim card slot. Also notice that the "camera" is much larger than in real life.

The sensors are too easily photoshopped.

The pic on the right is just so obviously fake. Just look at the home button, and then look where it should be.

[vdogg89 @ May 7th 2008 10:42PM]

@rob,
yes white does seem odd.
ever looked at an iPod? oh wait, they dont make white iPods anymore

[Gaz @ May 8th 2008 2:14PM]

Me gay too!

[John @ May 7th 2008 5:32PM]

It's only the real thing if Apple's lawyers come a-knocking. You should know that by now.

[Kiwi616 @ May 7th 2008 5:34PM]

You make a very valid point.....no tickey...no laundry.

[TedB @ May 7th 2008 6:15PM]

Exactly, and Apple does not waste anytime taking legit pictures down. Since these pictures have been posted on other websites since Monday or Tuesday, this "leaked pictures" post is a complete waste.

I will give the white picture credit for using that posted case spec sheet, but that black one does not even have the menu button in the center, what a joke.

[rhcpsfan @ May 7th 2008 9:14PM]

yeah, these are fake. the pictures of the back are just a white colorwared 1st gen iphone.i surprised no one else caught this.

[rhcpsfan @ May 7th 2008 9:20PM]

also, the extra sensor on top looks exactly like the one on the left, shadows and all. and the extra hole looks to be drawn in with ms paint. one word(or is it two?)................PHOTOSHOPED!!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Yetti @ May 8th 2008 10:32AM]

Still gotta like that they kept in the glare/reflection on the screen...it looks like a Sony camera was used to snap the original

[Allister @ May 8th 2008 12:50AM]

BUT... What if it *was* real and Apple are not sending takedowns because they want people to think it's *not* real because they didn't send takedowns?

The old Kansas City Shuffle...

[Leroy Jenkems @ May 7th 2008 5:32PM]

I'm 3G iPhone, BITCH.

[heshmati4 @ May 7th 2008 5:46PM]

Very Funny!!!

[Nando @ May 7th 2008 5:48PM]

BIT-CHES! Show Charlie Murphy your iTitties.

[JakeB @ May 7th 2008 5:33PM]

Does anyone else get the feeling that Apple paid someone to make those to throw people off from the true photos?

[phanbouy @ May 7th 2008 5:36PM]

could you repeat that? i was adjusting my tinfoil hat

[Allan @ May 7th 2008 5:36PM]

No... I don't.

[JakeB @ May 7th 2008 5:40PM]

Allan-
Why make fakes then? It benefits no one except Apple.

[phanbouy @ May 7th 2008 5:48PM]

jake... can i be your apprentice? each further post of yours has mee shaken and stirred at your towering powers of deduction

[spass @ May 7th 2008 5:54PM]

I would spend a few hours photoshopping this just to be on the front page of Engadget and have my webste signature in the corner of the photo.

A few hundred (or thousand) hits woud pay for my time. It's well worth it.

[Jeff @ May 7th 2008 6:27PM]

@spass

a few thousands hits certainly doesn't "pay for your time"

...because the crazy apple fans (fueled by engadget hate) just cuss and bitxh and don't click ads.

take it from me. :)

[iStig @ May 7th 2008 6:29PM]

JakeB - Some people like making fakes to watch people go "zomg it's so ugly" or "do want", or to increase frenzy. It's a weird form of marketing, where it's something that Apple may not control, but benefits them anyway.

[spass @ May 7th 2008 6:43PM]

@ Jeff:
You seem frustrated. Are you affiliated with weiphone?

[THJ @ May 7th 2008 10:10PM]

Apparently before the iPhone was announced, they had several models internally to keep people off the trail. With the secrecy at Apple, it's perfectly plausible that they are leaking (or feeding suspected leakers) fake photos.

[JakeB @ May 8th 2008 12:17AM]

to phanbouy-
yes, yes you may grasshopper, lol

[ujaas @ May 7th 2008 5:33PM]

WeiPhone is just a scam to get traffic to their site.

dont ever believe them.

They claiming they had the 4.6BL unlock when they didnt.

I hate those scammers.

[STIEN @ May 7th 2008 5:34PM]

i like it. i mean the one on the right. the white looks kinda gay. 3G will be nice, and gps.

[phanbouy @ May 7th 2008 5:35PM]

kinda gay, you mean like bisexual? hot!

[Luke @ May 7th 2008 5:37PM]

I'm sure that white phone is attracted to other white phones of the same gender. :)

[andrew @ May 9th 2008 2:36PM]

oh yeah, iphones are so gayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. Wait, no, using that word just makes you sound uneducated. Way to go!

[MoonMan @ May 7th 2008 6:44PM]

Hmm, white iPhone has your gay-dar ding dinging? You're the homo, not the phone...

[Ace b @ May 7th 2008 8:39PM]

Guys come on,He likes Skillet.That's a great band.Cut him some slack.

I'm sure he meant gay as the old school version.That white is happy...


yeah,even I can't help him

[Andrew @ May 7th 2008 5:35PM]

Is it just me, or is the home button off-centre on the image on the right?

[01 @ May 7th 2008 5:36PM]

considering it's fake, it's not just you...

[Allan @ May 7th 2008 5:38PM]

Not just you. I saw that too. Looks strange... Not to mention can ANYONE on this damn internet take a clear picture anymore?