Apple iPhone 4G revealed - genuine or hoax?

zappaDPJ · Apr 21, 2010, 09:37:58

This is either the tech scoop of the century or an elaborate and rather clever hoax to boost their web presence.

http://gizmodo.com/5520164/this-is-apples-next-iphone

Rik · Apr 21, 2010, 09:44:49

Mmm. Can't decide which, Giz.

Technical Ben · Apr 21, 2010, 21:04:20

Aparently it's totally true. Apple are asking/have asked for it back. Reporters get into a little bit of trouble, as Apple will now give them the cold sholder in any news releases. Finally, the guy who lost it will get his knuckles rapped by a ruler. It's not out till june, but as it's not far away, I doubt it's a concept model. More likely an actual final release model.

Niall · Apr 21, 2010, 22:42:51

I find the whole thing far too convenient when it's only a few months away from release. Perfect timing at the start of a new financial year. Yeah, a lost phone, sure.

Rik · Apr 22, 2010, 05:32:12

Surely you don't believe this might be a PR stunt to drive anticipation and, therefore, sales, Niall?

Glenn · Apr 22, 2010, 05:58:39

Is that to fill the hole in profits from the ipad http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/04/21/ipad_lowering_apple_gross_margins/

Rik · Apr 22, 2010, 06:00:53

It makes you wonder, doesn't it, Glenn. Apple are not renowned for slim profit margins.

Tacitus · Apr 22, 2010, 09:46:31

For some sensible comment on the story it might be worth reading Roughly Drafted and John Gruber's take on the legal implications.

Apple don't need to sue since it could be a criminal matter under Californian law.

Rik · Apr 22, 2010, 10:00:51

Interesting reading, Tac.

Gary · Apr 22, 2010, 11:52:17

Quote from: Rik on Apr 22, 2010, 06:00:53
It makes you wonder, doesn't it, Glenn. Apple are not renowned for slim profit margins.

Taking of profits, Rik. Apple has reported a 90% increase in net profit to $3.1bn (£2bn) for Q1, with revenues up 49% to $13.5bn (£8.7bn).

Rik · Apr 22, 2010, 11:56:21

We definitely should have bought shares.

Gary · Apr 22, 2010, 11:58:06

Quote from: Rik on Apr 22, 2010, 11:56:21
We definitely should have bought shares.

I know

Technical Ben · Apr 22, 2010, 17:22:14

It's not like Apple to leak stuff. So probably an honest mistake. People are usually the weakest link in the chain.

Gary · Apr 22, 2010, 17:30:30

Quote from: Technical Ben on Apr 22, 2010, 17:22:14
It's not like Apple to leak stuff. So probably an honest mistake. People are usually the weakest link in the chain.

I would agree, Apple are tighter than a very tight thing that way. Its the not knowing that hooks people with them.