The Biznut Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Someone loses a phone in a bar, someone else finds it. No big deal, happens all the time, Right? Right. Now what if that phone is an Apple's next gen iphone prototype? Then it doesn't happen all the time, probably never. But if it does, it is a significantly larger deal. Especially if Gizmondo gets their hands on it. I'm still not sure how ready I am to believe the story behind this entirely. Could Apple have planned something like this maybe? Tech wise it seems to be the real thing though. I'm looking forward to ditching my blackberry for the new iphone, if this is it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Sounds Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 I've already mentioned this elsewhere, but that's a hella nice-looking ice cream sandwich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulinEther Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 It has an air of sturdiness to it which I am definitely digging - probably comes from the fact that it actually has depth/another side/ice cream in the middle damn it now i'm hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPhantom Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Well, it's not April 1st.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analoq Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Could Apple have planned something like this maybe? It's not unprecedented, I recall an article about how Apple deliberately "leaks" information about upcoming products for a combination of reasons: a) To generate hype To see how people react to certain ideas. (market research) c) To steal the thunder from a competitor's product I'm thinking this leak may be deliberate. If not, Apple's legal department probably would've been all over gizmodo by now. Just a few days ago Apple legal had macrumors.com take down information about their serial numbering scheme within hours of posting it. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 you should feel dirty that was pretty bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm sorry I raised hairs Let's try this again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulinEther Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 threads about Apple products are always a great way to start (and end) the day... sigh, and I'm doing neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Biznut Posted April 20, 2010 Author Share Posted April 20, 2010 Brief Aside: There is a level of hype among a certain sect of apple users that seems to defy logic, especially when we are talking about week long lineups in front of an apple store pending a new apple product release date. It is bizzare behavior to me, as it obviously is to you, Patrick Burns. Therefore, the OP does not find Patrick Burns guilty of threadshitting. The Jury is dismissed and all talk of that can end now. I do however, find your name very similar to that of a former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach. Now back to the topic at hand. My interest in the 4G lies in the fact that I have become frustrated by my blackberry's erratic behavior, and the immense opportunity that is the app-store, especially as a DJ. I have been curious about a new hardware update on the iphone for quite a while, as I have been planning on getting an iphone for several months. I need to know what I am missing out on if I were to buy a 3G or 3Gs now vs waiting on a next get Iphone. analoq, I was totally wondering about the legal side of things. I also have a hard time thinking that Gizmondo would dare to do this without some sort of green light from apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Zero Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Y'all need to shut the hell up and get back on topic. I'm pretty certain that this was no accident especially considering the very important silence order on another certain phone that was lifted not too far from this event. This is Apple stealing the thunder and taking attention away from its competitors. Money says that if they haven't declared it already that they will officially reveal the specs of this phone on the release date of said competitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcana Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 So... since this was posted.... There's been the outing of two names, a letter in writing issued by Apple to retrieve the phone, a police search of a Gizmodo editor with a warrant, and a lawsuit by Gizmodo against the police department, stating that the police had no right to search the guy's home citing Shield Laws. Basically this phone's caused a huge amount of freaking trouble for everyone. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20003664-37.html http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2010/04/iphone-finder/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Biznut Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 crazy stuff Well this has got me wondering if this really was just a clever play by Apple, It's getting pretty intense for a covert marketing maneuver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulinEther Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Well this has got me wondering if this really was just a clever play by Apple, It's getting pretty intense for a covert marketing maneuver... This is California - it's all a show. The more agencies involved, the better the hype, the more money to be made for everyone huzzah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenogu Labz Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 When the police have to seize property, it's no longer a clever maneuver. Either that, or it's a terribly subversive one. And, quite honestly, the guy who lost it in the first place should be the one held most accountable. Not that no-one else was at fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 holy shit it looks exactly the same as the last three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcana Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Well this has got me wondering if this really was just a clever play by Apple, It's getting pretty intense for a covert marketing maneuver... Yeah, the story's turned into an absolute zoo now. Gizmodo kind of proved that they have no class overall now and Apple confirmed that their new phone looks like.. well the thing that was found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbu Frahma Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 holy shit it looks exactly the same as the last three ^ Also, a rather humorous take on it, vis a vis Jon Stewart and the Daily Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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