Confidential iPhone And iPad Prototypes Have Been Leaked [IMAGES]

Earlier we told you that a massive Samsung versus Apple case will be happening on Monday. Samsung has already figured out how they are going to play their cards during this trail, as somehow they managed to get their hands on an early iPhone prototype that could hint Apple actually stole the iPhone’s design from Sony. Now The Verge has leaked some more confidential iPhone and iPad prototypes dating back to 2006.

…court documents have revealed an assortment of different looks that were considered for Apple’s various iOS products — including several iPad designs featuring kickstands. Multiple versions of both the iPhone and the iPad are featured, and while we’ve seen some of these before, many of the designs are being revealed for the first time. Of particular note are multiple iterations of the iPad featuring different types of kickstands, what appears to be a 16:9 model with wide handles on either side, and an eight-sided iPhone with diagonal corners.

It is no question that a company like Apple strives for perfection with all of their products. And thus it does not come as a surprise that there were many prototypes of both the iPhone and iPad before they were officially released to the public. Though some of these prototypes are downright ugly, it shows us just how difficult the process of finalizing a new and innovative product is.

After seeing some of these prototypes I am sure you noticed how some of them resemble other products on the market today and some of them probably left you lost for words. I think my favourite of all of these prototypes is the last one, a lot of people used to complain about older phones being bricks, but I don’t think the expression has ever been so well fitting (you could probably use the prototype as a blunt weapon).
There is a lot more prototypes available to see if you head on over to the actual galleries. What prototype was your favourite? Aren’t you glad Apple refined their designs for the iPhone and iPad? Share your responses and further thoughts in the comments section.