That iPhone 4.0 leak that hit the web yesterday? Well, Apple has now effectively confirmed that the handset is a real iPhone prototype in a legal letter requesting the device be returned. Read on to find out the fate of the new iPhone…

In a letter to Gizmodo, which revealed that it had taken possession of the leaked iPhone 4.0 handset yesterday, Apple Senior Vice-President and General Counsel, Bruce Sewell, says:

“It has come to our attention that Gizmodo is in possession of a device that belongs to Apple. This letter constitutes a formal request that your return the device to Apple.”

By sending the legal letter to Gizmodo, Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 4.0 device that’s slipped out into the world is the real deal. However, we still don’t know how close to the final version of the new iPhone it is.

We’re pretty certain we can expect an improved camera with a flash and a front-facing camera in the new iPhone, just as we’ve seen in this leaked model. But we expect Steve Jobs will be pushing even harder to deliver one of his “just one more thing” reveals at the iPhone 4.0 launch, now some of the surprise seems to have been spoiled.

Let us know what you think about the iPhone 4.0 leak in the comments. What do you want to see in the new iPhone?

Due TBC | £TBC | Apple (via Gizmodo)

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  • Rhys Davis

    Shame on everyone for being fooled by this obviously orchestrated and carefully planned leak. . He “happens” to leave it on a bar stool having taken it out during the evening rather than the day(And cmon who would take a phone to a bar to test?). The guy next to the guy who left it purposefully engages the two guys and insists on giving it to them. The guys who find it ring apple several and get ignored despite the fact apple KNEW it was missing because it was remote wiped within 12 hours. Then all of a sudden apple wants it back from gizmodo? pfft biggest planned leak ever. And a classic distraction from the apple vs android/adobe thing thats been in the press this past week.

    Im not saying its THE next phone. It could be one to throw us of the scent but its for sure a planned leak. And if you need anymore proof, Apple, the most dictatorial company when it comes to security, havent even fired the guy.

    Shame on all you techie sites for not even floating the idea that this might be a planned leak despite the fact its a large part of the marketing strategy. Roll your tongues back in and be objective instead of wandering around like a bunch of fanboys.

    • Rhys Davis

      Also, as quoted in gizmodo he was able to access the phone and play with a reputed 6 pages of apps before it was wiped overnight. Your seriously telling me Apple sent out a prototype for testing, at night, to a bar, and didnt even put basic security like a pin code on it?

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