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New leak may give us our first look at the iPhone 6’s actual housing

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 8:48PM EST
New iPhone 6 Leaked Photos

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Countless iPhone 6 dummy units have been photographed and recorded on video, likely revealing the device’s new design. But now, it looks as though the actual housing from Apple’s next-generation iPhone 6 has been revealed for the first time ever.

Blog Macfixit Australia posted a picture supposedly showing the iPhone 6 rear case from the 4.7-inch model, saying that it has received the image from a contact in China.

The case appears to be made of metal, of course, and has the same design elements seen in iPhone 6 dummy images and videos, including round corners and edges, slim volume keys (seen in a reflection) and two distinct antenna breaks on the top and bottom.

The case seems to be protected by a green plastic film, although it could be from the white/silver iPhone 6 model. It also features cut outs for the rear camera and flash as well as the Apple logo found on the back.

Other purported iPhone 6 components have also been leaked in recent weeks, including the front panel, LCD backlight and battery, all confirming that Apple is working on a bigger smartphone.

Apple is expected to launch the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 at some point in September, with one European carrier already having suggested a release date for the handset to potential buyers. A 5.5-inch version of the handset is also supposed to debut later this year.

The leaked image showing the iPhone 6’s supposed back case follows below.

From earlier: iPhone 6 model compared to every other iPhone in new high-definition video

Chris Smith Senior Writer

Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.

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