Printed on the soft microfiber lining we spot the battery case's model number: A1585.

With some clever ducting, Apple turned the downward-facing speaker into a forward-facing speaker.

Smart move, Apple! Users seems to enjoy front-facing speakers, could this be a test run for future iPhone designs?

The microphone also faces forward, and has the same extra grille over it as the speaker port.

The audiophile in us can't help but wonder how these changes will affect sound quality.