Rumor: No new iPhone until June 24th?
Say it ain’t so! Faithful Macenstein reader Art Vandelay writes: After hearing about the iPhone Shortage, I decided to call and ask for myself, to see if I could squeeze out any information, and after pressing him [The Apple rep] as to when to expect the iPhones, he told me “June 24th”, or last week of June. The order he placed [for a customer] before I called... Read More
Finally! A Rumor I don’t care about! (oh, and one that I do)
Well, I didn’t think it could happen, but an Apple-related rumor has finally surfaced that I don’t care about. TUAW has got wind that .Mac might be undergoing some enhancements to coincide with the new iPhone launch, presumed to happen as early as next month. According to their “anonymous source”, .Mac users who own an iPhone will gain push e-mail, as well... Read More
God, I hope not…
Engadget has shots from French iPhone site iPhone.fr of what is reported to be the next gen iPhone, and if it is, in the words of the Jerky Boys: “God help us Jesus, God and baby Jesus help us!” If legit, it looks like Apple has farmed out its design duties to LG, and contracted with some company to create the world’s most scratch-prone plastic material known... Read More
2 new conflicting iPhone reports support “multiple iPhone models” rumor
Image via information architects Remember when crazy faithful Macenstein reader Doug wrote us telling us to expect Apple to release at least two and possibly even three models of iPhone this spring? (see Even more rumors: The new iPhones’ specs) Well, two conflicting reports from two fairly major and reputable sites suggest their may be something to Doug’s claims... Read More
Finally! A way for women to get men to grope their breasts.
If you’re a woman who has tried EVERYTHING to get men to stare at, touch, and grope your breasts without success, we have just the thing. Check out ThinkGeek’s “Slide to Unlock” Ladies T-Shirt. We know how hard it is for women to draw men’s attention to their chests, so we applaud ThinkGeek for addressing this sensitive women’s issue. By cleverly... Read More
Liberace called. He wants his MacBook Air back.
Were you thinking about buying a MacBook Air but were worried you weren’t spending enough bucks for your bang? Well, you’re in luck. Computer Choppers have created the world’s first 24kt Gold & Sapphires Macbook Air, and surprisingly, it doesn’t look quite as tacky as we thought. Above: The gold plating looks pretty damn cool, although the sapphire... Read More
Rumor: New Apple Instant messaging app “Conversation”? [UPDATED]
Here’s a baffling quote from Jim Cramer, from TheStreet.com and Mad Money fame: “Cramer also said that a new Mac product, Conversation, will bring Apple to the forefront of instant messaging. He said the product will be similar to the iPod in its impact. “The analysts don’t see it because the analysts don’t use it,” he said. “I think this... Read More
Oh the irony… Psystar’s Open Mac clones now being cloned?
In a strange turn of events, it would seem as though the rip-offER has become the rip-offEE. Just minutes after the report that Psystar has finally gotten its online store back open and is ready to start shipping out that Open Macs, oh, excuse me, Open Computers, faithful Macenstein reader Mathew lets us know that Psystar now has some competition (well, in France, at least). A .Mac... Read More
Hearsay: The real reason Apple dropped out of NAB
Macenstein‘s resident NAB correspondent, Agent W, has come through with a bit of NAB/Apple gossip that is too good to pass up. It should be noted that I actually know Agent W, and can vouch that he is a well respected industry insider who has been involved in the NAB scene since before I was born, so whether or not this info is accurate, I thoroughly believe HE believes it... Read More
Even more rumors: The new iPhones’ specs
Notice the placement of the apostrophe in that title. Faithful Macenstein tipster Doug writes in yet again with insight into 3 upcoming iPhone models allegedly set to be released. Just as the iPod lineup developed and branched out, so does Apple have plans for the iPhone lineup. Here’s some of what is being considered: A “Pro” or “Max” model, that... Read More
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