Early iPhone, iPad Designs Revealed in Court Filing

Ever wondered what the thought process must have been like for Apple's designers in coming up with the early iterations of the iPhone and iPad? Or if there were any crazy versions that never made it to the shelf? Now, thanks to the Apple vs. Samsung patent court case, you can take a look at some of the early sketches and prototypes of these devices by way of public court documents.

The photos come after a collection of early design shots was unveiled last week in a separate filing. This earlier crop of photos shows the iPad with a kickstand, along with several prototype iPhone designs, including one that looks like a metallic slab and another with a two-toned design on the rear.