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Apple Cancels All iPhone 3G Orders, Releases iBrick 3G

Posted by Jesus Diaz at 4:15 AM on July 12, 2008

Cupertino, California (Agencies). In a surprising move that is set to stun consumers all over the world, Apple has cancelled all orders for the iPhone 3G today. People who already bought the phones will get them replaced by Apple's new wonderproduct, the iBrick 3G. "We think it's the best thing we can do for our customers worldwide," Apple CEO Steve Jobs declared in a conference call with analysts, "I mean, they won't really notice the difference after trying to activate their iPhone 3G for the billionth time, would they? WOULD THEY?"


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Computers

Dell to Ship All Computers, Rubber Chickens in Apple Manila Cases

Posted by Jesus Diaz at 5:00 AM on July 5, 2008

Laredo, Texas (Agencies) - Surprising everyone but industry guru Gene Munster, Dell has announced a partnership with Apple Inc. that will see the former licensing the latter's exclusive Manila Case technology to ship all their computer products and accessories, like their Dell Rubber Chickens and Dell Texas-Style BBQ Ribs. "It was bound to happen," said Munster in a telephone interview from his room at the Cupertino Inn, which he uses as a base to stalk Steve Jobs.


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Phones

Apple Introduces iPhone 3G Videoconferencing Kit, ZOMG!

Posted by Gizmodo US Edition at 12:40 AM on June 12, 2008

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 US$29. Press release and an exclusive leaked photo of the user manual—showing how it exactly works—right after the jump.


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Phones

"iPhone 3G" FCC Application Hints at Potential Apple "Smartphone"

Posted by Gizmodo US Edition at 9:10 PM on June 10, 2008

Washington D.C. (Agencies) - Confidential FCC documents unearthed today by internet blog Intomobile point out at the possibility of Apple releasing a new secret device which some experts think could be a "smartphone." The new gadget—which was submitted for FCC approval in June 1, 2008—apparently has a big "touch" screen, as well as the ability to play music and communicate to other people using your own voice. According to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, this "iPhone 3G" machine can also access web portals at what he referred to as "really high speeds."


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Design

GPS-Tracked Biggest Drawing in the World is Complete Fake

Posted by Gizmodo US Edition at 9:02 PM on May 28, 2008

You know that so-called "biggest drawing in the World" made by pin-point DHL mailings of a GPS tracker? Well, all you doubting commenters were right: it's a complete and utter fake. While artist Erik Nordenankar was allowed into a DHL warehouse, that's about it as far as any real mail is concerned. A note on his website says "This is fictional work. DHL did not transport the GPS at any time." So, no GPS tracker, no DHL pin-point global mailing. Just one big steaming pile of fakeness. [Gadget Lab]


Entertainment

Indiana Jones' Theme Secret Lyrics Uncovered

Posted by Gizmodo US Edition at 10:00 PM on May 22, 2008

Indy IV's out! But 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.)


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Random Stuff

Vatican Buys Palm for $800 Million

Posted by Jesus Diaz at 12:00 AM on May 13, 2008

ROME (Agencies) - The Vatican has bought Palm Inc. in a US$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.


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Phones

How to Do a Fake iPhone 2 In Five Easy Steps

Posted by Jesus Diaz at 6:45 AM on May 6, 2008

It's Do your Fake iPhone 2 Leaked Photos Season, and everyone is trying to trick everyone else with crappy, noisy, allegedly-leaked images. But why read about stupid rumours when you can make your own—and even send them to our contest? "How" you ask? Easy, just follow the easy 5-step tutorial after the jump, and get some inspiration from some examples I've made just for you (warning, my dog's genitals may be NSFW in the Great State of Minnesota).


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