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iPhone Design Flaw Uncovered

You don't have to spend a lot of time with an iOS device to figure out that Apple pays serious attention to detail. This is true not only for its hardware, but software as well.

It seems like every nook and cranny of the mobile platform has been checked for bugs and inconsistencies, and it seems to be paying off. But even with bright minds like Scott Forstall and Jony Ives, Apple was bound to slip up...

Samsung Cites Science Fiction Film in Patent Defense Against Apple

The ongoing court battle between Apple and Samsung has been nothing short of entertaining. From Samsung's request to see the iPhone 5, to Apple's European Union injunction, the case has been full of action. And it's not over by any means.

The latest twist in the copycat lawsuit takes the entertainment to a whole new level. Since Apple claims that Samsung copied its tablet design with the Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung is claiming Apple copied science fiction...

What Are the U.S. President and V.P. Doing on This iPhone 4?

It's no secret that the government is working on upgrading its handheld communications gear. Back in May, we reported on a Washington Post article that claimed that government officials were ditching their aging BlackBerry devices for ones powered by iOS.

Above is evidence that the government's 2.0 movement is already in full swing, as the President and Vice President are spotted using an iPhone 4 in the Outer Oval Office of the White House...

This iPhone Fan Accessory Blows, Literally

We've seen some pretty neat accessories over the last few years, but this one may just be the "coolest." It's no secret that this has been one heck of a hot summer, and what better way to beat the heat than with your very own iPhone dock fan.

TUAW uncovered this peculiar attachement from Cellularfactory, which turns your iPhone into a handheld cooling device. Described by its creators as The Newest Cool Dock Fan, you might be more impressed with its price than you are with its function...

One of the Coolest Fake Apple Stores We’ve Ever Seen

Apple's retail locations have achieved unprecedented success over the last 10 years. They've received numerous architectural design awards and currently average around $4000 in sales per square foot.

As most of you probably know, with success comes imitation. And over the last few months we've seen several fake Apple Stores pop up and consequently get shut down. But out of all the impostors we've seen, this one has to be the coolest...

German Airport Officials Believe They May Have an iPhone 5 in Custody

Here's something you don't hear every day. Multiple news outlets are reporting that two men were picked up in a German airport after an x-ray machine picked up a knife in one of their bags.

The weapon alone isn't that interesting, but what they found after searching through the rest of the luggage is certainly intriguing. German officials think they may have been one of the first ones to lay eyes on the iPhone 5...

Meet iTableous – A Tabletop-Sized iPhone 4

There seems to be one thing that folks can agree on that Apple does exceptionally well: product design. Dating back to the original iMac, Apple products have exuded a gorgeous styling that is instantly identifiable.

Not only have Apple's creations inspired the competition, they've also seemed to invigorate furniture-makers. And while we've seen iPhone 4-influenced tables before, we've never seen anything like the iTableous...

Guy Shows Up to Apple Store With Assault Rifle

Apple Stores have been the source of a few strange stories over the past couple of weeks. First, there was the case of the fake retail locations that starting turning up in China recently.

Then, there was Mark Malkoff, who got away with bringing a live goat into an Apple Store. Now stop me if you've heard this next one. A guy walks into an Apple Store with an automatic assault rifle and...

Who Knew Bernie Madoff’s Pants Would Make Great iPad Covers?

Things have taken a rather turn for the strange here at iDownloadBlog today, with news coming from the New York Post of a swanky new iPad cover being made available.

The new cover, offered for sale by Frederick James, are apparently fashioned out of the pants (that's trousers, for us Brits) of one Bernie Madoff...

iPhone Cufflinks: a Touch of Geek for the Fashionable You

I've always thought that elegance was all about the little details, like your choice of socks, the color of your suit's inner lining, or what kind of cufflinks you're wearing.

Now for the stylish geek in you with a bit of cash to spare on fashion accessories, let me introduce you to the iPhone Style Cufflinks...

Weird iOS Glitches Allow You to Fake FaceTime Calls and More

Apple's iOS platform is considered to be one of the safest mobile operating systems in the industry. A major reason for that is how strict Steve Jobs and company have been with their mobile ecosystem.

There's very few bugs or glitches in iOS, and ones that are found get patched fairly quickly. That being said,  JailbreakMe 3 creator Comex tweeted a couple of interesting links yesterday that make iOS do some weird  stuff when accessed through Mobile Safari...