Apple’s much rumoured budget iPhone has been glimpsed in what is said to be a leaked photograph of the device. Case-maker Tactus provided the image, which appears to show a handset with a polycarbonate body, claiming to have captured it at a factory that provides parts for Apple manufacturer Foxconn.
The device is allegedly made of similar material to the iPhone 3G and 3GS, with a flat back instead of a curved one to reduce manufacturing complexity and therefore cost.
Other differences from the iPhones of old include two separate buttons for volume control and the inclusion of an LED flash.
The body of the device is reportedly taller, wider and thicker than the iPhone 4 and 4S, and will also come in black, blue, red and yellow.
Apple has been tipped to unveil a budget iPhone alongside the next-generation iteration of the smartphone this summer.
What I don’t get – is Apple have such a huge profit on their iPhone – they could drop the price and almost kill the competition without needing a budget line. Glad they don’t though ….