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It's not a hoax....there's almost no doubt that it isn't a hoax Brian Send a noteboard - 20/04/2010 08:09:53 AM
I don't buy it. The aesthetics (Angles?? Corners!?) don't look very Apple to me. Add that to the fact that the guy never fires it up (I see no reason why it wouldn't be a working test or prototype version this close to the release) and as you said the only updates he talks about are things that people have asked for.

I call hoax.

The phone is filled with Apple components and is recognized as an iPhone by iTunes. The phone was reportedly working when it was found, but was later bricked, which could be done with MobileMe very easily.

It was also confirmed to be real to Engadget by the same person who leaked pictures of the iPad the day before its release.

As for a working test or prototype this close to release??? The phone isn't even going to be announced until June 28th or 29th. This is the exact time when units would be in the field to verify that everything is working as planned before production begins in earnest.

I suspect it's very real. It may not be the final design, because Apple is well known for having multiple pieces of hardware and software running around at the same time to make sure nobody knows exactly what they're going to do, but there is little doubt that this isn't something made and designed by Apple. The only real question is if this is what is going to be released as the next iPhone or not. My money is on yes.
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I bet Steve Jobs is furious right now. Brian - 19/04/2010 06:37:02 PM 585 Views
Re: I bet Steve Jobs is furious right now. Macharius - 19/04/2010 08:15:32 PM 362 Views
Yeah, I had wondered if that might be the case here... Brian - 20/04/2010 12:39:07 AM 337 Views
Apple obviously doesn't mind. Ghavrel - 20/04/2010 03:28:05 AM 328 Views
Even if they did mind it wouldn't matter Brian - 20/04/2010 07:17:33 AM 328 Views
The insane amount of money they would get would deter anyone. Ghavrel - 20/04/2010 07:32:48 AM 324 Views
Of course it would... Brian - 20/04/2010 07:49:32 AM 330 Views
Of course, that being said....I suspect it's probably an intentional leak Brian - 20/04/2010 07:37:07 AM 312 Views
It doesn't look so comfortable in the pocket. Liam - 20/04/2010 12:54:52 AM 337 Views
I keep thinking it has a very HTC feel to it Brian - 20/04/2010 07:22:08 AM 325 Views
I only want one thing: Great Lord of Chaos - 20/04/2010 01:56:48 AM 336 Views
I would rather have... MightyYT - 20/04/2010 07:08:06 AM 327 Views
Good god man.... Brian - 20/04/2010 07:19:17 AM 318 Views
That sounds like Apple. Despite fanboys/girls raving about how much better Apple is, Ghavrel - 20/04/2010 07:44:38 AM 317 Views
I call hoax. jiggy - 20/04/2010 07:53:17 AM 313 Views
It's not a hoax....there's almost no doubt that it isn't a hoax Brian - 20/04/2010 08:09:53 AM 335 Views
Re: It's not a hoax....there's almost no doubt that it isn't a hoax jiggy - 20/04/2010 08:22:27 AM 406 Views
Re: It's not a hoax....there's almost no doubt that it isn't a hoax Brian - 20/04/2010 08:26:10 AM 326 Views
Re: It's not a hoax....there's almost no doubt that it isn't a hoax (Edit) jiggy - 20/04/2010 08:48:09 AM 315 Views
Of course if you don't believe me, you could always take Apple's word that it's real Brian - 20/04/2010 08:24:59 AM 377 Views
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