Author Topic: 4th gen iPhone prototype found in bar? (Read 3717 times)

kyanwan · « **on:** April 19, 2010, 01:13:17 AM »

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20002771-37.html

Apparently, this device was located inside a bar in San Jose CA - ( eg: silicon valley. )

What's reported, is it was working, then stopped.

Now from the specs, it looks like they improved the iPhone and perfected all customer gripes. What's disconcerting - is what happened to it.

Remotely disabled is what appears to have happened.

So there you have it! What are your thoughts? To me, it looks like something I'll be avoiding ... I don't like a remote kill switch in my device.

GoGeTa006 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2010, 02:47:06 AM »

EEh dont see anything special. . .just a new model iphone with more memory.

I like it regardless. . .current iPhone is really good and I doubt they'll screw up the new model. Mr. Jobs-sama has yet to dissapoint me.

interesting how it found itself to the outside world tho

when I started reading without paying much attention for a moment I tought "WTF the new iphone is gonna have some glade aroma thingie?"

Lupin · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2010, 04:35:45 AM »

Quote from: kyanwan on April 19, 2010, 01:13:17 AM

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20002771-37.html

Apparently, this device was located inside a bar in San Jose CA - ( eg: silicon valley. )

What's reported, is it was working, then stopped.

Now from the specs, it looks like they improved the iPhone and perfected all customer gripes. What's disconcerting - is what happened to it.

Remotely disabled is what appears to have happened.

So there you have it! What are your thoughts? To me, it looks like something I'll be avoiding ... I don't like a remote kill switch in my device.

That remote disable isn't new. Apple can delete/disable apps in the older models.

kyanwan · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2010, 06:48:53 AM »

Quote from: Lupin on April 19, 2010, 04:35:45 AM

Quote from: kyanwan on April 19, 2010, 01:13:17 AM
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20002771-37.html

Apparently, this device was located inside a bar in San Jose CA - ( eg: silicon valley. )

What's reported, is it was working, then stopped.

Now from the specs, it looks like they improved the iPhone and perfected all customer gripes. What's disconcerting - is what happened to it.

Remotely disabled is what appears to have happened.

So there you have it! What are your thoughts? To me, it looks like something I'll be avoiding ... I don't like a remote kill switch in my device.
That remote disable isn't new. Apple can delete/disable apps in the older models.

I didn't know that. Wow - that's really a load of shit. Pure BS.

http://www.gadgetsdna.com/iphone-4ghd-purported-images-are-real-authentic/2341/
[ If any doubt was there.]

kurandoinu · « **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:37:13 AM »

Users can remote wipe their iphones, so I don't see why remote disabling is much different.

I dont like how square it looks. Lol

AntiPaladin · « **Reply #5 on:** April 19, 2010, 06:26:29 PM »

If you think that's bad, check out the #1 reason on this list: http://www.cracked.com/article_18377_5-reasons-you-should-be-scared-apple.html

Congratulations, you decided to ignore the marketing ads we spammed you with, so now your iPhone won't work until you act like a good consumer monkey.

kostya · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2010, 10:56:16 PM »

Apple, because pop-ups are not annoying enough.

If they implement them, they better give out free MacBooks.

kyanwan · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2010, 04:49:11 AM »

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20002885-1.html

Meet the jackass (who lost the iPhone 4G.)

iindigo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2010, 06:26:37 AM »

Well it must have some sort of relation to the final product we'll see in a month or two, because Apple is now demanding that Gizmodo give the phone back...

http://gizmodo.com/5520479/a-letter-apple-wants-its-secret-iphone-back

fohfoh · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2010, 07:33:31 AM »

Anyone think it looks like the old nano?

GoGeTa006 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2010, 04:42:51 AM »

I really liked the iTalk fake (or not so) commercial that was released. . .it looks like a pretty damn nice phone. . .I wish they would pick up on that prototype. . .

I dont know why its not working (it was working 2 minutes ago)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud75gSPViPY

fohfoh · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2010, 09:10:33 PM »

Quote from: iindigo on April 20, 2010, 06:26:37 AM

Well it must have some sort of relation to the final product we'll see in a month or two, because Apple is now demanding that Gizmodo give the phone back...

http://gizmodo.com/5520479/a-letter-apple-wants-its-secret-iphone-back

Maybe the guy who lost it was the guy who stole it? Reports keep saying Apple says that product was stolen.

Hiyori-chan · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2010, 09:26:48 PM »

Quote from: fohfoh on April 21, 2010, 09:10:33 PM

Quote from: iindigo on April 20, 2010, 06:26:37 AM
Well it must have some sort of relation to the final product we'll see in a month or two, because Apple is now demanding that Gizmodo give the phone back...

http://gizmodo.com/5520479/a-letter-apple-wants-its-secret-iphone-back

Maybe the guy who lost it was the guy who stole it? Reports keep saying Apple says that product was stolen.

Karma right there. Honestly I do hope this is it, It looks sleek. and gizmondo seems to believe its 100% real. Though with the leak, apple CAN change the final product we have to remember but in the end to me its one big marketing gimick they spawned that doesnt cost them a dime. Leave a prototype to be found in a bar? thus creating a whole hype = people want it saves them the hassle of making more adverts.
Im not sure about the 3G/S but the 2G gets really hot atleast mine does. and battery life on it is around a 5% loss per 2minutes. which is horrible. I hope they fix all that. Iphone 4G for new networks whoo!

fohfoh · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2010, 11:07:34 PM »

You don't have a very good track record with technology Hiyori. That's a well known fact.

Hiyori-chan · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2010, 11:12:51 PM »

Quote from: fohfoh on April 21, 2010, 11:07:34 PM

You don't have a very good track record with technology Hiyori. That's a well known fact.

recently its been better

fohfoh · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2010, 11:16:50 PM »

As per our previous discussion, you owe me.

I've never been a fan of the iPhone really. Though, this new old school nano looking one seems pretty sweet.

NaRu · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2010, 05:36:34 PM »

My only problem with Apple is there self contain system. You have to go through apple for ANYTHING. If you need a repair well no one can fix it but an apple tech. If the battery doesn't keep a charge anymore. Oh you need to get a new phone since you can't switch out the battery. The biggest thing is that it doesn't work on the verizon network. I have been with verizon for about 4 years now I they are the best in my area. T-Mobile sucks really bad when it comes with 3g coverage. AT&T has great speed (they have faster 3g speeds then verizon but less coverage) Now Sprint has the fastest connection of them all since they are using 4g (up to 15Mbps down I believe. I can be wrong) but they have the crappiest phones on the market.

So my pick is with verizon because 3g is everywhere in CT. Now there have been talk about the iphone coming to verizon but not sure if that will work out since verizon has there own tech repair service. Apple wont allow another company to touch their product. Even if they do get the iphone not sure if I would get it anyways.

iindigo · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2010, 12:30:14 AM »

Well actually, Verizon themselves are at least partially responsible for the iPhone not being available with them. It's because instead of using the industry-standard 3G, they insist on being the odd one out and using CDMA, which requires completely different hardware than 3G does... basically, it means that Apple would have to produce a separate CDMA model of the iPhone if they ever wanted to offer it with Verizon service. Somehow, an engineering an entirely separate model for a single carrier isn't so attractive when they could switch to other providers with no hardware change at all...

NaRu · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2010, 12:58:13 AM »

Quote from: iindigo on April 23, 2010, 12:30:14 AM

Well actually, Verizon themselves are at least partially responsible for the iPhone not being available with them. It's because instead of using the industry-standard 3G, they insist on being the odd one out and using CDMA, which requires completely different hardware than 3G does... basically, it means that Apple would have to produce a separate CDMA model of the iPhone if they ever wanted to offer it with Verizon service. Somehow, an engineering an entirely separate model for a single carrier isn't so attractive when they could switch to other providers with no hardware change at all...

Verizon also uses GSM as well of CDMA. There newer phones can be unlocked to be work on other carriers networks

bcr123 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2010, 05:23:26 AM »

3G isn't a "standard" it's shorthand for Third Generation, there are both CDMA and GSM 3G networks both are standards.

The only changes to the iphone to work on CDMA networks would be the radio and some software, not a major redesign.

GSM is popular in Europe, CDMA is popular in North America and Asia, level of popularity does not make something a standard or not a standard.

Author Topic: 4th gen iPhone prototype found in bar? (Read 3717 times)

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