Leaked Images Of The Rumored Gold iPhone 5S
Recently, a few iPhone 5S images have leaked on the Internet showing a gold version of the device, supporting rumors of new iPhone 5S color variants that will be available this autumn. The leaked photos give us a good look at the gold version of the iPhone 5S. The rumors regarding a gold iPhone 5S version appeared for the first time last month together with rumors about a gold SIM tray. These rumors are based on earlier reports (released by chain sources and analysts) that suggested new iPhone 5S color options. Until now Apple only offered black and white color variants ofr its iPhone line, even though the iPod touch enjoys many color variants. Besides the gold iPhone 5S version (which, if the rumors will be true, is a timeless color), there are also rumors about a pink iPhone 5S version.
This set of leaked images mark the first time we see the possible gold iPhone 5S in detail. There are six leaked images by C Technology on a Chinese social network website; the images are of the (rumored) gold iPhone 5S’ back. In the below image you can see the gold version of the iPhone 5S in the left part while in the right part you can see an iPhone 5 smartphone. The gold color will probably not be painted on the smartphone, but instead anodized.
The company’s logo and the iPhone line’s branding, that can be seen on the back, will probably be a gold hue at release instead of the teal that can be seen in the images. We also noticed that in the upper part of the smartphone’s back, where the glass back would sit, the image shows a new design for the iPhone 5S. This design also appeared in several other leaked images and that strengthens the believe that these leaks are of the real iPhone 5S. One of the earlier iPhone 5S leaked images shows a dual LED flash shaped like a pill, in the exact area mentioned earlier. This could mean that Apple changed parts of the iPhone 5S’ design, even though the form is basically the same.
The inside of the rumored gold colored iPhone 5S has a new screw pattern (as can be seen in the above image), that is different from earlier iPhone 5S leaks, but it might not mean the images are fake; instead the images could come from a prototype or maybe even a work in progress version of the iPhone 5S. If the rumors are true and Apple will announce and release a gold version of the iPhone 5S, it would probably feature a gold chamfered edge (not unlike what you can see in the below image) and white glass inserts instead of black.
Another recent iPhone 5S leak mentioned that Apple’s next iPhone will include NFC (short for: Near Field Communication), but that looks very unlikely as Apple has already introduced another sharing method in the seventh iteration of iOS, a sharing method that is a direct competitor to NFC. According to rumors, Apple is preparing the iPhone 5S unveiling for this September, while the release could come either later the same month or in early October. There are also many voices that claim the iPhone 5S supply will be limited during the first weekend of its launch. US Carrier AT&T is offering upgrades from older iPhone models to customers, trying to sell a few more iPhone 5 units before the iPhone 5S is released. AT&T’s offer is quite good as it offers an early upgrade at a good price, though if you can wait, we recommend you get the iPhone 5S.
