In preparation for future devices, Apple has prepared various prototypes with some being exotic and never made it to market.
These prototypes were kept secret by Apple but were still discovered through various means, some of which were even auctioned.
Apple Paladin
When you look at the Apple Paladin prototype, many people may think of an old fax machine, especially if you owned one in the 90s. At the time, Apple was trying to combine a compute
with a desk phone, and it also included a scanner and fax machine. The buttons on the device were reminiscent of classic telephones.
Apple Paladin.
Apple Paladin.
Interestingly, this prototype is not designed for consumers, but for businesses who don’t want to use multiple devices. The Apple
Paladin is a testament to the complexity of the technology, but does it actually serve a purpose? We may never know.
Jonathan: Lisa's brother
After the huge success of the Macintosh, Apple was working on a new comp
uter system with a modular design. The initial prototype looked very different from today's computers, with a shelf-shaped computer ch
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assis and plug-in modules to expand graphics power or memory. Apple code-named th
e prototype the Apple Jonathan, with expansion capabilities similar to the Apple II.
Apple Jonathan.
Apple Jonathan.
In particular, the Apple Jonathan was black, completely different from the white or beige computers that were popular at the time. Th
is prototype not only demonstrated Apple's creativity but also opened up interesting questions about the future of technology.
Apple was thinking about the iPad in 2002
In 2002, a white polycarbonate prototype surfaced with a thick body and a strong rese
mblance to the iMac G5 and iBook of the era. This prototype was said to be in very early development stages with no additional ports or slots.
The iPad prototype was developed in 2002.
The iPad prototype was developed in 2002.
This was one of Apple's first attempts at touchscreens, marking the beginning of later products, including the iPhone launched in 2007 and the iPad in 2010. The information was published in a recent article, which also mentioned the first patent for Apple Vision Pro discovered from 2008.
Various prototypes of the iPhone
In the process of creating the iPhone, Apple started from the initial idea to prototypes before releasing the final version. This helps us visualize the minds of each engineer and expert involved in the development of this important Apple product. Basically, creating the iPhone is not an easy task. Through this, we can see the flexibility in the design of the iPhone through each stage.
Many iPhone prototypes were developed before the final product was launched in 2007.
Many iPhone prototypes were developed before the final product was launched in 2007.
Based on the images posted, we see iPhones with rounded designs, similar to the iPhone 3G, alongside models with square designs with sharp edges, a style that became prominent until the launch of the iPhone 4. There are also prototypes with taller and thinner shapes, reminiscent of the iPhone 5. Some prototypes even have dedicated power buttons and lock buttons similar to those of the iPod.
iPod tried to integrate mobile functions before iPhone launched
After the iPod touch was introduced, many people dreamed of an Apple-branded phone. The idea became more feasible when applications allowed users to communicate like on a real phone. In fact, Apple had plans to develop an iPod-based mobile phone before the iPhone was released.
