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 to man. I’m thinking/hoping/praying it’s a fake. The timing of these photos seems to suspiciously... Read More
How awesomely fast will the 3G iPhone be? Well, it turns out… not so much
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/How_awesomely_fast_will_the_3G_iPhone_be_not_so_much; Since the day the iPhone was first announced there has been rampant internet bitching by a myriad of internet bitchers all blasting the iPhone for its lack of 3G support. AT&T’s EDGE network has been condemned for its too-slow-to-use speed, and pretty much the entire interweb has adopted the mantra that EDGE blows and 3G will REALLY kick the iPhone into sales overdrive. Well,... 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 after all. First came reports from Engadget that the new 3G iPhone would come with GPS and be a bit... Read More
The reader made me do it
[UPDATE: Yep, new iMacs, see below for specs] I promised nearly a year ago that I would never again write an article saying “Apple store is down“, and I plan to stick to that. But I can’t help what my readers write… “I just nipped to the store to price up a laptop, and: http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore/ They’ll be back soon! It’s not even a Tuesday! – Philip” I suppose with all those iMac rumors/confirmations,... 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 is a gigantic product.” Hmm… How would he know about it? Why would he be allowed to talk... Read More
Sign up for TheBlackApp – Why? Because SPACE IS LIMITED! That’s why!
Do you own an iPhone? Do you like to sign up for mysterious things without knowing why? Then head over to TheBlackApp. But hurry! Space is limited!!!! Above: OMG! SPACE IS LIMITED!!! Faithful Macenstein reader David sent us a link to the cryptic homepage of what appears to be perhaps a combination of Sam’s Club and American Express for the iPhone called “TheBlackApp”. Details are very scarce on the site, in fact all we know (aside from that the site’s... 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 to be, and I certainly give it more weight than other random tips we receive. “According to my... 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 is noticeably thicker than current model (over 15mm, versus 11.6mm for existing iPhone), to incorporate... Read More
Rumor: Apple’s Blu-Ray plans revealed
Anyone want a rumor? We got one, cheap. Sighting “a source” and “info gleaned from various non disclosures”, faithful Macenstein tipster Doug has written us with what he claims is Apple’s forthcoming plan to offer a new Blu-Ray burner/NAS device geared toward video professionals and tying into the Final Cut Server line. As with all rumors we present, this one should be treated as bullshit until someone physically sees such a device for sale in an... Read More
Will Karl Rove’s iPhone kill us all?
President Bush’s former Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove was recently interviewed by NewsBusters on a number of topics. Two interesting revelations made during the course of the interview (at least as far as Macenstein‘s readers are concerned) are that not only does Rove own an iPhone, but he also has a MacBook Air, which his wife covets. While we’re all for any influential politician touting Apple gear, Rove’s iPhone quote is a bit ominous… “... Read More
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