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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
12,977 views, 29 comments

Latest by nintendude: @Itspeat!: Not trying to be an asshole, but Will It Blend? I think no one asked that because no one doubts that it will blend. more »

rumor smashed

Nikon D700 Shots Revealed as Fake

Darnit darnit—that's what you'll be saying if you're an eager Nikon fan, waiting for the new mid-range D700 DSLR. Those shots we showed you in our previous rumor post? Yep: faked. Over on NikonD700.com they've got a link to the original pre-Photoshopped image on Flickr. It's of a D300, and is clearly of a higher quality and resolution than the D700 fake. See below for the full pic. More »

7:35 AM on Fri Jun 27 2008
By Kit Eaton
10,525 views, 9 comments

Latest by Yifkong: @ Aanidaani - so true. It's the spec sheet that matters, and I'm willing to bet we'll see faked "internal memo" with the details any day now. more »

digital forensics

Spot Faked Photos Using Light Sources, Eye Positions

With all the Apple fakes being tossed around the internet in the hours leading up to WWDC, how can us unassuming consumers figure out what's real and what's not? Luckily, Scientific American has got our backs with several ways photo editing masters spot a fake photo. More »

10:00 AM on Sun Jun 8 2008
By Elaine Chow
33,587 views, 22 comments

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
21,482 views, 47 comments

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

photoshop contests

Introducing the Gizmodo DIY Apple Product Mockup Kit

People love mockups of products, especially Apple products, and especially real-looking Apple products that they can delude themselves into believing are real. Who are we to argue with such desires? In order to help you all make the best, most realistic Apple fakes possible, we had our super-talented Artistic Intern Logan Lape make a DIY Apple Product Mockup Kit. Essentially, it's a Photoshop file full of layers of objects that you can use to make your very own BS Apple product. And that's just what we want you to do. More »

1:40 PM on Fri May 30 2008
By Adam Frucci
18,370 views, 50 comments

Latest by magusat999: [www.fileden.com] more »

fakes

Media Player Knockoff Hall of Shame

I just ventured into the bowels of the International Pavilion, a separate building beyond the North Hall that's home to tons of tiny booths of companies from Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. Basically, it's full of power supplies, shitty digital picture frames and knockoffs. So many knockoffs. Take a look through our gallery and try to spot ripoff versions of the iPod nano, touch, and classic, the Sidekick, and even the Ocean. All high quality, I'm sure.

7:07 PM on Tue Jan 8 2008
By Adam Frucci
11,185 views, 16 comments

Latest by Kaiser-Machead's Chips Ahoy!: @flyboy: But all ripoff sunglasses have to do is stick to your face and block the sun. These have to do a lot more than that :p more »

digital cameras

Canon 3-Chip HV50 HDV Camcorder: A Fake?

Is this the upcoming HD50 camcorder from Canon? This pic just surfaced, and the controversy begins. Here we have it compared to its HV20 "predecessor," which itself hasn't even been released yet. This alleged HV50 has three CMOS sensors and optical image stabilization along with 1080i, 720p and 24p compatibility and it's also said to have 5-megapixel still image capability. More »

8:12 AM on Fri Feb 16 2007
By Charlie White
2,648 views, 9 comments

peripherals

Fake Security Cam Scares the Baddies

This is actually a pretty smart idea. This camera from Hammacher Sclemmer is really just lollipops, rainbows and smiles on the inside. It is completely fake and even includes a blinking red light powered by a AA battery to really convince the criminals that they are being recorded. But wait! It gets worse! You receive two of these faux cameras for a blistering $60. For that much you can setup your own, real security system with a low-end web-cam hooked up to a PC. Or if you are really cheap—just do what I do and put up a fake sticker: "Monitored by Such&Such." –Travis Hudson More »

7:00 PM on Thu Feb 8 2007
By Travis Hudson
476 views, 14 comments

Latest by king_of_fools: RadioShack has sold dummy security cameras for years. more »

cellphones

Google Switch: Phone by Google and Samsung?

What's this? Are Samsung and Google ganging up on Apple, putting together a screenier touchscreen phone to rival the iPhone? All we have so far is cryptic information, such as the words "Google Switch" accompanying this image that landed in our tip box this morning. More »

8:40 AM on Thu Jan 18 2007
By Charlie White
23,506 views, 41 comments

cellphones

Let the iPhone Photoshopping Continue...

Come on, you really didn't think we were going to stop posting mock-ups of iPhone related gear after it was actually released, now did you? Don't forget to take a stroll down memory lane with two years worth of iPhone fakes that were nowhere close to the actual item. Thanks, Kevin N –Travis Hudson

10:44 AM on Fri Jan 12 2007
By Travis Hudson
2,733 views, 11 comments

cellphones

iPhone Fakes: A Walk Down Memory Lane

The announcement at long last of the Apple iPhone today marks the end of an era. For well over a year now there has been rampant speculation about Apple's then-rumored foray into the cell phone field, with everyone wondering what kinds of magical features Steve Jobs and company would bring to the table. That meant product mockups, and lots of 'em. Some tried to pass themselves off as leaks and some came right out and said they were just for fun. The one thing that they all have in common? None of them are anywhere near as cool as the real deal. Nice work, Apple. More »

8:20 PM on Tue Jan 9 2007
By Adam Frucci
1,457 views, 6 comments

Latest by gianni: @stinkyhat: Coundn't disagree more. Boring, embarrassingly underfeatured and ridiculously overpriced. You can have mine. more »

cellphones

The Chinese Make Their Own iPhone: ZTC 321

Continuing the Chinese tradition of mashing random numbers and letters into a product name, some Chinese company has made their own iPhone-esque phone called the ZTC 321. It has a 1.3 megapixel camera, MP3 playback, silver/metallic iPod-like backing, and a fake looking click-wheel. More »

3:00 PM on Mon Dec 11 2006
By Jason Chen
4,600 views, 8 comments

cellphones

More iPhone Fakes

Sssh. Promise you'll keep this a secret, okay? We just got tipped from an inside source that this is what the iPhone will look like! Really, we're serious. Keep this between us. More »

5:38 PM on Thu Aug 3 2006
By Jason Chen
2,995 views, 3 comments

laptops

The Truth Behind Back-Alley NYC Powerbook Resellers

If you are dumb enough to buy a Powerbook in an alley by a liquor store in New York City then maybe you are meant to be an Apple owner. Zing! Just kidding Jobs, you know me love you long time. More »

3:22 PM on Tue May 2 2006
By Travis Hudson
319 views, 13 comments

portable media

Faux 6th Gen iPod

Some sad lonely Mac fanboy, who happens to be a superb 3D modeler, has began the now-annual "design a mockup of the next iPod" competition. Only thing is, no prize, and no glory. This one is a little bit too square for my taste, although the bigger screen is definitely a plus. Here is a quick spec rundown of this fake: Bluetooth, integrated camera, microphone, user-replaceable battery, voice-to-text translation, 802.11g Wi-Fi, and a variety of screen display options. Keep dreaming, folks. More »

7:45 PM on Tue Jan 3 2006
By Travis Hudson
5,328 views, 10 comments

Latest by LD: "has began"? Me fail English? That's unpossible. more »

portable media

Fake MP3 Players Hit the Market, Cheapskates Rejoice

Frugal people (like myself) would say that counterfeit products is probably the best gift giving idea ever, especially if the person receiving the fake has no clue whether it is real or not. Well, now my Christmas worries are over. Some Korean MP3 player manufacturers are complaining about the Chinese companies who are making knockoffs of their products. Some of the brands of MP3 players being duped are LG, Samsung and ReignCom (makers of the iRiver line). Looks like my family are all getting brand new Prodo bags and Sumsang MP3 players this year! More »

6:46 PM on Wed Aug 31 2005
By Travis Hudson
678 views