Apple Demands Prototype iPhone Back
If there were any remaining doubters about the authenticity of the prototype iPhone that was leaked earlier today, Gizmodo has posted a letter from Apple demanding the device back. The letter may seem like an odd admission by Apple, but apparently was required by Gizmodo to return the device.
Apple reportedly called Gizmodo earlier today after the images of the unreleased device were posted to the internet. The prototype iPhone was reportedly left at a bar by an Apple employee. The letter reads:
It has come to our attention that GIZMODO is currently in possession of a device that belongs to Apple. This letter constitutes a formal request that you return the device to Apple. Please let us know where to pick up the unit.
The letter is signed by Apple's Senior Vice President & General Counsel Bruce Sewell.Gizmodo, of course, will be returning the phone.
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24 months ago
Here is a picture of the letter sent to Gizmodo
and here is the link to the article
uh ohhh this might be the Real iPhone 4G coming this June/July...
and here is the link to the article
uh ohhh this might be the Real iPhone 4G coming this June/July...
24 months ago
Here is a picture of the letter sent to Gizmodo
uh ohhh this might be the Real iPhone 4G coming this June/July...
It's a prototype, not the real thing. In all cases, Apple just wants the prototype back before more beans are spilled.
24 months ago
Can't thet at least do a proper teardown (or let iFixit do one) before they give it back?
24 months ago
Nice find, Cookie.
Now what's Gizmodo's next move?
Give it back or get sued would be my guess. That's what this kind of letter means. It's a warning.
24 months ago
What I'm thinking is since Apple wants the phone back that means it's the real iPhone 4G, if it was just another mock up than Apple wouldn't care, but I guess it is the real deal.
24 months ago
What I'm thinking is since Apple wants the phone back that means it's the real iPhone 4G, if it was just another mock up than Apple wouldn't care, but I guess it is the real deal.
No, it just means it belongs to Apple. That has nothing to do with whether or not this is what the shipping product will look like. Maybe it will. Maybe it won't. But this doesn't tell us anything about that.
24 months ago
That last sentence makes me believe it's a fake letter
edit: read link and seems legit
If that doesnt confirm the iphone, what does?
edit: read link and seems legit
If that doesnt confirm the iphone, what does?
24 months ago
;)Yeah I know, I didn't say it's %100 the real one, but it might you never know
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