Earlier, there was worry that Apple’s freaky “pentalobe security screws” would prevent us from opening up our iPhones. Turns out that we’re only $US2.35 (plus shipping!) away from tampering with our gadgets again, thanks to a wholesaler.
Apple’s products are notoriously difficult to open and repair – surprise, they want you to buy new stuff! – but this is especially ridiculous. During repairs, they’re replacing the iPhone 4′s Philips screws with weird new ones for which no screwdriver exists.
If you were geeked on the white iPhone 4, but disappointed to see that they wouldn’t be shipping until late July, you could always just build your own. Engadget put together a white iPhone 4 with third-party parts and it looks, well, great. Though it’s missing an earpiece grill, lens cover, LED diffusor, and a white Home button, it’s a pretty neat mod for users who just can’t wait for the white version. There’s a Michael Jackson joke here but yeah, we’re not going there. [Engadget]
