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fakes

Fake Chinese iPhone is Pretty Good Photocopy of the Real Deal

A forum poster over at Macrumors has posted photos of a fake iPhone that's close enough to the real hardware that you might believe it at first glance. Its proportions are off, the screen's not wide-sized and there's a mini-USB connector instead of an iPod dock one, but even the packaging is mocked-up to look Appleish. The UI is glossed-up to look very real, with some differences of course. And sure, you can imagine it would be not so sweet to operate... but you can't argue with the look of the thing. Steve's famous "start your photocopiers" call has gone a lot further than Redmond. Wonder how soon we'll see photocopy iPhone 3Gs? [Macrumors] More »

3:56 AM on Thu Jul 3 2008
By Kit Eaton
4,533 views, 27 comments

Latest by Itspeat!: damn, if only there was a knockoff itunes store on it! then maybe i would take a little trip to Asia with the passport i dont have ...wow no asshole asked "Will It Blend!?"..i say this calls for celebration more »

opinion

Apple Introduces iPhone 3G Videoconferencing Kit, ZOMG!

Those of you complaining about the lack of front camera and videoconferencing in the new iPhone, stop saying words. This July 11 you will be able to buy the Apple Videoconferencing Kit for iPhone 3G at just $29. Press release and an exclusive leaked photo of the user manual—showing how it exactly works—right after the jump. More »

10:40 AM on Wed Jun 11 2008
By jesusdiaz
165,452 views, 129 comments

Latest by n/a: Wow. The Kit isnt even out yet for purchase and I already heard there is a hack for it to use the mirror as a solar panel to (wirelessly) charge the iphone while on a vidcall.The only thing that troubles more »

Great Fakes

Ugliest iPhone Box Apple Never Designed

Here's a fake of an iPhone 2 Unboxing. Yeah, I don't even think Apple considers using cardboard in their boxes unless it's covered in a glossy finish. Ordinarily, I wouldn't post something like this, but I think we can use this as an example of what happens when non fanboys get in on the fake action, and a foil for the unusually fine box design Apple engages in. Also, this is a pretty funny counterfeit. [Web Mobile via IPhone Savior]

3:46 PM on Sat Jun 7 2008
By Brian Lam
21,339 views, 47 comments

Latest by DJTripleRRR: Mmmmhhhmmm... People are supposed to believe something like that? more »

3g iphone

Fake 3G iPhone UI Video Looks Damn Good

One of the entries to iLounge's Design the Next iPhone contest is this video by Umang Dokey that (even though it's sideways) shows off a pretty neat rotating UI when switching back and forth from landscape to portrait views. It's got a very cool overlay for on-screen menu options as well, which is something we'd like to see more of on the actual 3G iPhone. In our opinion it's probably better than the actual winners of iLounge's contest, which you can see here.

1:40 PM on Mon Jun 2 2008
By Jason Chen
7,610 views, 26 comments

Latest by macserv: I love it when people think they can do better than Apple where visual design is concerned, and then fail all over the place with hamfisted graphics and clunky interactions. I mean, I'm not saying it can't be done; beating Apple... more »

indy theme lyrics

Indiana Jones' Theme Secret Lyrics Uncovered

Today is the big day: the new Indiana Jones movie is here at last, bigger than ever, with new merchandise, toys, and even potato heads. What most people don't know, however, is that the classic Indy theme now comes with new lyrics. Apparently, John Williams writes lyrics for all his compositions—even while they won't be sung—as a way to keep them in character. Gizmodo has uncovered those lyrics after days of arduous investigation and heavy drinking, following up a scoop by Alex Balk. (Note: lyrics contain foul language.) More »

8:00 AM on Thu May 22 2008
By jesusdiaz
34,197 views, 65 comments

Latest by izzaboo: There it is! [images.rottentomatoes.com] more »

fakemodo

Vatican Buys Palm for $800 Million

ROME (Agencies) - The Vatican has bought Palm Inc. in an $800-million cash, stock, and souls deal, a move that analysts are calling a bold bid to reconvert the Catholic Church into the number one mobile operator for communication with God. The purchase is the culmination of Pope Benedict XVI's new push into the mobile arena. More »

10:00 AM on Mon May 12 2008
By jesusdiaz
60,622 views, 178 comments

Latest by n/a: Not sure how that's great writing. If you're making up the story, you can present it in any light that you want. The gag was cute, but went too long to be funny. more »

military intelligence

US Military Wasted Millions on Fake Hardware, Sparking Cyber-Terrorism Fears

The U.S. Military has spent millions of dollars on counterfeit computer components over the years, according to an FBI report. This not only screws over businesses, but it also makes it easier for cyber-terrorists to hack into our systems by putting trojans and viruses in fake circuitry. An anti-counterfeit initiative by the FBI, led to 15 criminal cases and over $3.5 million worth of seized products. More »

3:00 PM on Sat May 10 2008
By Elaine Chow
8,230 views, 21 comments

breaking

iPhone to Feature Unlimited Movie Downloads, 37-Foot Screen

After rumors of an extreme price-drop and black glossy appearance, new details about the iPhone 3G keep dripping like Princess Peach's bathroom faucet: a New York-based TV station has got exclusive details, pointing out in its news ticker that Apple's wonderphone will feature "unlimited movie downloads." The channel's rumor record is practically flawless, as demonstrated by their prediction on the extension of the Iron Man trailer into a full-length movie. Full video after the jump. More »

2:30 PM on Wed Apr 30 2008
By jesusdiaz
38,640 views, 31 comments

Latest by n/a: I don't even see why Onion News is posted here. more »

onionmodo

Battlestar Galactica Exclusive Spoilers, and 8-Minute Video Summary

Battlestar Galactica! Starbuck! Fracking Battlestar Galactica! Today! Starbuck! Fraksters! Did you forget something about it? Shame on you! But don't worry: get up to speed with this 8-minute summary video of the whole series, you fracking Cylons! And then, skip the need to watch the Final Season by reading our exclusive BSG spoilers list. More »

1:00 PM on Fri Apr 4 2008
By jesusdiaz
22,062 views, 52 comments

exclusive

Apple Opening Peepshows In Apple Stores Worldwide

LONDON, United Kingdom (Agencies). Following a successful pilot program in the London Apple Store, and perhaps too many caipirinhas at the Infinite Loop party which followed yesterday's iPhone SDK presentation, a visibly tipsy Steve Jobs announced the introduction of a new Peepshow feature in all Apple Stores worldwide: More »

10:20 AM on Fri Mar 7 2008
By jesusdiaz
42,022 views, 61 comments

Latest by drsmith: humor is not gizmodo's forte. don't quit your day jobs is all I'm sayin... more »

breaking

Hello Kitty Found Dead, Charred in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, California (Agencies) — Hello Kitty, actress, astrophysicist and acclaimed author of the play I Can Has Pink Cheezburger, has been found dead in her Los Angeles apartment on Tuesday, probably because of an accident with a home appliance and drug overdose. LAPD, however, is not ruling out other possibilities: More »

4:00 PM on Tue Feb 5 2008
By jesusdiaz
56,136 views, 57 comments

fake

Gigantic Windows Mobile 'Phone' Leaves Us Scratching Our Heads

We can't really figure this thing out. It's supposed to be a joke "product" (we think) called the HTC Magnum. Either this man is holding a pretty gigantic tablet, or a widescreen monitor, or he's the most hormonally developed three-year-old we've ever seen. This thing, whatever it is, looks real in the sense that it doesn't seem to be Photoshopped, plus the images in the screens actually look pretty high resolution. That's is why we're so puzzled by it. What is this thing? Where can we get one? [Pocketpt via PortalPPC]

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2:30 PM on Tue Feb 5 2008
By Jason Chen
15,754 views, 68 comments

Latest by videoCWK: Looks to me like a huge tablet running Windows Mobile, which is actually pretty cool, even though it's Windows Mobile. Now let's see one of the iPhone. more »

breakingomfg

Apple Introduces Manila Case—The World's Thinnest Notebook Case

MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO—January 16, 2008—Apple® today unveiled Manila® Case®, the world's thinnest case for the world's thinnest laptop, the MacBook Air. When empty, Manila Case measures an unprecedented 0.07-inches at its thinnest point, but its dynamically adaptable height goes up to a maximum of 6.9-inches, adapting perfectly to the MacBook Air shape as well as to a standard* Reuben sandwich, made with pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and russian dressing on rye bread.
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9:00 AM on Wed Jan 16 2008
By jesusdiaz
137,083 views, 77 comments

macworld 2008

Is the Apple MacBook Touch a Realistic Possibility?

Some Apple fan mixed the real iMac-like dock patent and the fabled MacBook touch, getting a very nice rendition of how both concepts may look together. There is minimalist dock station too, with an optical drive, extra hard-drive, charging and wireless connectivity but without the screen, which looks like a more realistic proposition. The whole thing is just a figment of a wet fanboy imagination, but could this really happen? And would you buy an Apple tablet, an ultra-Slim MacBook or none of them?

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8:00 AM on Sat Jan 5 2008
By jesusdiaz
85,809 views, 57 comments

Latest by n/a: i would be all for a laptop that scrolls the internet like an iphone. but i think there would be a problem w/ typing, especially if you had to type something 4 school. they should make it with voice activated more »

dumb people

Area Man Parks Car On House Roof, Tells Police "GPS Made Me Do It"

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma (Agencies). Chickasha resident James McFarlan, a 45-year-old computer analyst and part-time fabric designer, drove this morning into Annie Svenson's home roof after what he referred to as an incident with his car GPS. "I told him [Sheriff Furillo] that my GPS made me do it. I was just driving when the nice sexy voice inside the box told me to turn left while I was driving through the bridge on Frisco and 62nd," said McFarlan after being released by the police. "She was like, come on, do it. Do it! Dooooo iiiit!!!" The next thing McFarlan recalls is 78-year-old retiree Mrs. Svenson in her nightgown, knocking on his windshield. More »

5:40 PM on Fri Jan 4 2008
By jesusdiaz
21,506 views, 51 comments

Latest by n/a: It may be fake but that bit about "...on the other hand it may be just be a bunch of idiots." is probably spot on! more »

gizmodo sues the onion for libel

Gizmodo Sues The Onion for Libel, Asks Drew Curtis for Legal Advice

LAKE TAHOE, Nevada (Agencies) — Popular technology blog and cocktail bar guide Gizmodo has sued leading international newspaper The Onion for libel, following the latter recent article on Microsoft Corp.'s (MFST) Zune 2 MP3 player's roaring success.

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4:00 PM on Sun Dec 23 2007
By jesusdiaz
50,868 views, 100 comments

Latest by zenpoet: @frigg: As your court appointed counsel in this matter, I advise you to box up your computer, send it back to e-machines, and lock yourself in a closet, as you are obviously a danger to yourself and others. more »

cellphones

HTC Touch Clone Has GPS, But Still Runs Windows Mobile

If we were a Chinese company that made knockoff phones, we probably wouldn't make a knockoff of the HTC Touch. Not that the phone is bad—it's somewhat usable—but putting Windows Mobile 5 on any phone when WM6 is the standard now is kind of a bad idea. However, we would follow in their footsteps and beef up hardware features to include a GPS, a 2-megapixel camera and fingerprint security. We just wouldn't put Windows Mobile 5 on it. [EC51 via Uber Gizmo]

7:00 PM on Tue Dec 4 2007
By Jason Chen
5,291 views, 14 comments

Latest by n/a: ya, well the d2800i HTC Clone has WiFi now too! [www.chinagrabber.com] more »

cellphones

Nokia N96 Rendering Looks Fake, But Interesting

GSMhelpdesk.nl has some renders of what could possible be (but probably isn't) the Nokia N96. These renders show a 3.2-inch, 16 million color touchscreen display, a dual-sliding QWERTY keyboard, and a one-way sliding dialpad keyboard. There's also a 6-megapixel camera on board, with 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth 2.0. What's really cool about this rendering is the dual-sliding keyboard—the major thing that's missing from the current Nokia N95 models. (Notice it works upside down? Guess there's theoretically an accelerometer in there for direction sensing.) [gsmhelpdesk via Esato via Mobile Mentalism via Switched] More »

6:40 PM on Tue Nov 27 2007
By Jason Chen
8,130 views, 13 comments

Latest by n/a: I have to agree. This is so NOT Nokia design. They build beautiful phones and this ugly duckling is just not their style. The dual-sliding keyboard souds better then it looks and just wont work. Way to uncomfortable to use more »

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