A new video has appeared online which appears to show off one of the many Chinese iPhone clones available, but this one is a little different.
The knock-off in this particular video is an iPhone 5 clone, and while it's obviously a fake, rather than a pre-production sample, is it possible that this handset could give us a sneak peak at what we can expect the be lining up for in a few short weeks?
As BGR points out, that might not be as strange a proposition as it first appears...
We've all been wondering why the plethora of other tablets out there haven't been selling as well as the iPad. Android tablets abound, and seemingly hopeful slates, like the Motorola Xoom, don't even come close to the iPad's sales.
Apparently, the magic is in the process. Apple's tight control over the iPad's hardware and software gives the iPad an unmatched advantage in "design efficiences" that other manufacturers can't copy — no matter how hard they try.
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the question and answer video feature, Ask Jeff.
Here is where I will do my best to answer at least five questions each episode that you, the readers and viewers, ask.
Most of the questions that I select to talk about on air will be iOS related questions, but feel free to ask my anything about tech in general, and we'll see if I can squeeze in a few auxiliary questions per episode.
So, without further delay, the first episode of Ask Jeff...
Skype prematurely launched its iPad app in the App Store last night, and the highly anticipated application was pulled about five hours later. Unless you got your hands on it during that brief window, you missed it for the time being.
In case you didn't know, Skype relaunched its iPad app in the App Store this morning, and hopefully it will be there to stay.
When the iPhone 4 finally launched on Verizon's network, it was expected to be a godsend. U.S. customers could finally choose a different carrier if they had issues with AT&T. The device was projected to sell more than 5 million units — and then it didn't. Verizon barely managed to sell half that.
So why were analysts so far off? My guess is that it was related to a misconception that a lot of AT&T customers were unhappy, but we're not. There is also a good possibility that a lot of folks decided to hold off in anticipation for a summer-unveiling of a new model. In fact, analyst Gene Munster thinks it's a real good possibility...
With conflicting rumors reports that the iPhone 5 may be launched in September or October, the only thing we know for sure at this time is that there will be an iPhone 5 this year, and it's going to be big! When exactly this iPhone 5 will be released is a mystery.
If there is an indication of things moving along, it may be this report from The Guardian that claims that carriers have received sample versions of the iPhone 5 in order to test them on their network...
I can already see eyes rolling after reading the headline: "Great, another iPhone 5 rumor." If that's the case, then move along. Complaining that there's too much talk about the upcoming iPhone on an iPhone-focused website is like complaining there's too much chocolate in your chocolate milk.
However, if you are anxiously awaiting the device's impending launch, you'll likely be happy to hear this particular piece of gossip. A Sterne Agee analyst told investors this morning that the iPhone 5 won't be the "modest update" that a lot of folks are expecting...
If you've been on the fence about purchasing an InvisibleShield for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, now might be the right time. The folks over at ZAGG are having a sale on all their shields.
This is a limited time offer that will expire in a couple hours so hurry up! By entering the coupon code "shield" at checkout, you will get 50% off all your InvisibleShields...
While it's true that Safari has a way to search for specific words on page, it's not the most efficient implementation in the world.
Apple decided to combine the web search with the search on page, resulting in a clumsy feeling page search that works; it's just not that fun to use.
EasyFindOnPage fixes this problem by placing a dedicated search button directly on your Safari browser's tool bar.
Want to see it in action? Check inside for the full lowdown...
Those of a certain age will remember the good old days of the Nintendo Gameboy. The 3DS and DS' Grandfather was a boxy, black and white (well, more green, actually) affair, none of this headache-inducing 3D whizz-bangery here.
If you remember the device in question and don't think I've finally lost the plot, then you might just like an upcoming iPad 2 case, courtesy of Lootiful.
As with Lootiful's iPhone 4 case, the iPad equivalent offers protection from bumps and scratches while presenting a retro appeal for those of us old enough to remember the golden age of gaming...
For the first time since its launch in the US, the iPad 2 is now shipping within 24 hours. Soon after its official release in the US, the iPad wouldn't ship under 2 weeks. It got slightly better over time, and shipping time finally got cut to 1-3 days a couple weeks ago.
With the rumor of an iPad 3 floating around, it might be a wise thing to hold on to your iPad at this time. The iPad 3 might very well be better as a more expensive "pro" version, but if I were you, I'd wait to see what Apple is up to...
Are you looking for a more convenient way to send and receive your iPhone SMS messages throughout the day?
If so, then WifiSMS might just be the jailbreak tweak that you've been looking for. Unlike apps like Google voice where you can send and receive texts from a totally new number and interface, WifiSMS is basically a replica of the iPhone's SMS messaging system displayed on your desktop monitor.
As a result, you get an instantly familiar interface that's a cinch to set up. Check inside for all of the details on this must try jailbreak tweak...