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Another Company Purports to Unlock iPhone 3.1.2 IPSW, Charges Money

A company going by the name of The-iPhone-Unlock.com says it is able to provide iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS users with a reliable unlock solution, so that they can break free from the shackles and use their powerful smartphones with any carrier in the world. Softpedia previously heard a similar story from iPhone Unlocking ...

20 October 2009
08:40 GMT

Janet Jackson Album Artwork Doctored by Beyonce Hoaxer

For almost a month now, a series of pictures has been making the rounds on the Internet but, until not long ago, no one has been able to confirm whether it was the real deal or not. They were supposedly new artwork for Janet Jackson’s 2010 album and had been leaked online by someone on the singer’s camp. ...

25 September 2009
06:36 GMT

First Google Chrome OS Video Hits the Web - Declared Fake

Whoever created the Google Chrome OS preview video sure had an affinity for Mac OS X, the Expose feature and other Mac-specific elements that people think Google is going to throw in the mix. Google touts its under-development OS as an open source, lightweight platform that will be targeted at netbooks upon its debut...

24 September 2009
10:53 GMT

Apple Tablet Videos Hit the Web (Probably Fake)

Two videos of a purported Apple Tablet have been making the rounds with most of the viewers calling them fake. Starting from badly synchronized commands & actions and ending with a distorted LCD screen as it “feels” the touch of the user’s finger, Softpedia also believes the footage is a lie. But i...

13 August 2009
09:56 GMT

The Chinese Have a New iPhone Clone - Sciphone i9+++

Just last week, Softpedia reported that the Japanese had a good-looking mini iPhone selling for just over 100 bucks. This week, the same Export Supermart have revealed a new iPhone clone, called the Sciphone i9+++. The quadband phone is Java-based, yet faithfully replicates the iPhone OS (at least at first glance), a...

10 August 2009
04:01 GMT

Tips to Spot a Fake Designer Handbag

Some say designer accessories are a waste of money. On the other hand, some insist designer items are the only way to go, even in those cases when you barely have money to pay the rent. Whichever that may be, being able to tell the difference between a real and a fake designer item – handbag, more specifically ...

27 July 2009
15:21 GMT

Apple Posts Support Document on Phishers

Apple has posted / updated a Support article on its website outlining what a legitimate e-mail from Apple will never ask users to do. This way, they should ensure that they do not hand their personal information to a third party. Apple begins by signaling that an iTunes Store customer will never be asked to provide ...

30 June 2009
09:21 GMT

Nano-Chromatic, Unibody iPhones Seem Plausible (Concepts)

Softpedia has come across a couple of next-generation iPhone concepts, one of which is arguably the boldest yet. Knowing how Apple likes to throw in a bit of color every now and then, as well as surprise the fans, the iPhone Nano Chromatic Concept may not be that far-fetched, actually. French website Nowhere Else ha...

18 May 2009
09:28 GMT

Behold, the Apple NetBook (Mockup)

A 3D artist's renderings posted over at MacFormat look very close to what Apple may be working on, Softpedia believes. The “Apple NetBook,” as the mockup is named, would boast a portable home directory (cloud-based), use an uplifted version of the iPhone OS, sit in a docking station, connect to a key...

30 April 2009
05:32 GMT

2nd Next-Gen iPhone Concept Today – More Realistic

As reported earlier today, next-gen iPhone mockups and concept designs are simmering in fanboys' anticipation of WWDC '09 and the possible certain release of new iPhone models. The latest such mockups come via Modmyi, whose posters have hopped on the iPhone-concept train to offer mighty realistic and exciti...

14 April 2009
09:04 GMT

New Apple Netbook Mock-Ups Hit the Web

Following the uncovering of new evidence that Apple may be working on a new portable product, the Internet was on fire with Apple-netbook rumors and tablet mock-ups. Two of the latest such concepts have recently been posted by Cult of Mac readers. Courtesy of the site, we are able to share them with you today.Reader ...

11 March 2009
06:53 GMT

MobileMe Phishing Scam Hits Again – Same Recipe

A report claims that a scammer has sent out spam spoofed to appear to come from Apple, in another attempt to con MobileMe users into providing their credit card information. The phony e-mail directs users to a fake site designed to look like Apple's. Users unknowingly follow the email link and enter their inform...

27 February 2009
05:06 GMT

Touch Pad + Mac Mini Concept

We've just come across another Mac mini mod, but this time it's only a concept. San Francisco artist Benjamin Harvey has thought up a Touch Pad that would make great friends with a Mac mini, eliminating the need of buying peripherals for the mini desktop computer.The TouchPad + Mac mini concept was posted b...

18 February 2009
04:34 GMT

The All New Mac Pro – Concept

The Mac Pro is a workstation computer manufactured by Apple Inc. Originally announced on August 7, 2006 at the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), the system is known as the most powerful in Apple's line of desktop computers, boasting an impressive capacity for expansion.Like the Mac mini, the Mac Pro hasn&...

9 February 2009
09:08 GMT

Ex-Staffers Reveal the Truth Behind Belkin

NeoWin has posted the shocking comments of two former Belkin employees (who wished to remain anonymous), disclosing that bad practices at Belkin are indeed true, despite an official statement from Belkin denying such allegations.(First things first) Belkin International, Inc. offers an extensive range of products des...

26 January 2009
05:52 GMT

Chinese Faked Their Spacewalk, Rumors Claim

A renowned publication, “Epoch Times,” seems to be giving some serious credit to Chinese bloggers who watched closely and thoroughly the footage that showed the Shenzhou VII crew's mission and Zhai Zhigang's walk in space. Perhaps too thoroughly, since they came up with all sorts of mismatches ...

9 October 2008
04:27 GMT

New MacBook Pro Spy Shots – iPhone and MBA Combined

It was only a matter of time before new alleged spy shots of a next-gen MacBook Pro emerged. This time around, new specs are being dished out as well, such as a black casing, and a more square-ish appearance, two aspects not at all consistent with MBP expectations.Reportedly, Techno Minds is the source of these image...

2 October 2008
10:53 GMT

Picture of a New MacBook Pro Model Surfaces. Declared Mockup.

Last week, a truly superb picture of an alleged new MacBook Pro model surfaced on the web. While the banner looks genuine enough to actually be made by Apple, sources are indicating that the picture is indeed a mockup. This doesn't mean the notes accompanying the beautiful new (but fake) MacBook Pro aren't ...

25 August 2008
08:28 GMT

Fake Nokia N79 Available Before the Original

Although Nokia has not confirmed yet the existence of an N79 smartphone, an N79 wannabe has already appeared on the Chinese market. When it comes to design and overall look, the handset is very similar to the real N79, which was spotted at the beginning of June, in two color versions (white and black). When it comes ...

19 August 2008
07:04 GMT

New 3G iPhone Pics Surface - Front Camera Not Placed Right

Folks over at Macenstein say they have gotten hold of "the most realistic (but still probably fake) 3G iPhone pics" they've seen so far. Indeed, the images (courtesy of web-mobile) are as realistic as realistic gets, but they don't show a credible design for the actual device, not to mention written materia...

9 June 2008
04:01 GMT

Yo Spencer! You're Lame

Radar magazine continues to severely underestimate the intelligence and tastes of its readers by exposing them to the wisdom and inner workings of Spencer Pratt's brain. In fact, apart from giving him a weekly Q&A advice column online and a print column to match, the people at Radar lavish the "Hills" mock-resid...

11 April 2008
06:25 GMT

Is Fidel Castro Dead or Is It a Worm in Your Email?

Fidel Castro's act of transferring his power to his brother, Raul, just a couple of weeks ago (don't think about it in the Highlander way of taking the other's power!) gave cyber criminals a business idea. Seeing as they would take advantage of anything and not shying away from profiting off of disaste...

10 March 2008
13:51 GMT

ExpertAntivirus Used to Milk Money from YOU!

Viruses simply hate antiviruses and it's obvious why. They're somehow like the police and the criminals in the real life. But, they can easily turn from enemies into friends. Somehow... Here's today's example: ExpertAntivirus, an antivirus that is supposed to protect your computer is actually bein...

18 December 2007
17:06 GMT

Motorola's Amazing Lineup Fake? No 8MPX Camera Phone, then

It sounded too good to be true to start with, and now, recent rumors state that the leaked images and specifications for some upcoming great Motorola mobile phones have all chances of being false. This latest information has just as many chances of being true, but everybody might be inclined to trust the first rumors...

13 October 2007
05:21 GMT

Malicious Users Take Advantage of Rugby Players

People with malicious intentions lurking around on the Internet will take advantage of anything and anyone they can. Not once have I stumbled upon fake profiles of artists - all on social networking websites. I have no idea why people build up such profiles, but if it has anything to do with hacking, then it's g...

26 September 2007
09:19 GMT

Outraging Image of Nokia N94i with Windows Mobile

Could it be possible? Nokia leaving aside its own Series 60 operating system for Windows Mobile? That's very unlikely to happen, although a leaked image suggests this possibility for the producer's N94i phone model.The image of this Nokia N94i comes from a Thai auction site that puts the prototype handset u...

17 September 2007
06:43 GMT

Nintendo Wii 2? Nope, Just the "Wee" DVD Player

We've seen this happening many times before... A huge brand is used thanks to the resemblance of another product's name to it, generating massive sales. It's easy! Change a letter and you've got "Suny", "Micrasoft" or "Nintando", but these are only suppositions, as we've got no certainty and...

17 September 2007
05:03 GMT

Faith Hill's Pictures Are Fake!

There's a women's magazine out there that prides itself on promoting natural beauty and other intellectual topics. It's called "Redbook" and it's quite the attraction for married women who need to know all sorts of tips and tricks to make their lives easier, but also some gossip and celebrity acti...

18 July 2007
06:05 GMT

Fake Patch, Dangerous Files, Crazy Computer

Websense Security Labs discovered a new spam campaign that encourages users to install a fake patch to remove some viruses from consumers' computers. Even if the systems are 100 percent clean, the email messages are entitled with the "Virus Detected", "Trojan Alert", "Worm Alert" or "Worm Activity Detected" mess...

10 July 2007
10:29 GMT

A Woman Injured by Another Exploding Cell Phone Battery

One more person has been seriously injured by a cellular battery which exploded a few days ago. This time, we are talking about a young Vietnamese woman and only minor injuries.All the world was shocked a week ago to find out that a man had been killed after his phone battery exploded in the pocket of his shirt. In t...

9 July 2007
03:43 GMT

NOD32 and the Story of the Fake Alarms

ESET NOD32 is one of the most popular antivirus solutions on the market but its popularity might be decreased by the recent fake alerts sent to the users. The parent company ESET confirmed the problems with its security product and said they were quickly fixed but didn't mention a thing about the affected consum...

3 July 2007
06:23 GMT

Warning! Fake Emails Signed by Google!

Some time ago, it was reported that numerous fake emails that were pretending to be signed by Google were sent to webmasters from all over the world. Because it was quite a major event, Google was forced to stop sending notifications to the webmasters as the search giant wanted to identify the source of the fake mess...

21 June 2007
04:38 GMT

After Norton Antivirus, Kaspersky Harms Your Windows Too!

One of the most famous antivirus solutions on the Internet, Kaspersky Antivirus, was recently involved in a false alarm that scared the Chinese users. The security application flagged rsaupd.exe as Trojan.Win32.Inject.av although the executable file is used by Rising Antispyware to update its definitions. According t...

23 May 2007
13:46 GMT

Fake Emails Signed by Google

Google's Webmaster Central reported that several German webmasters received numerous fake penalty email notifications, informing them that their pages were relegated on lower positions and excluded from the Google index. The company's officials announced that all these messages are fake emails, although the...

11 May 2007
03:55 GMT

Fake iPhone Hits the Market

The iPhone is one of the most awaited products ever designed by Apple because it provides innovative functions that were never included into a mobile device. If you didn't know, iPhone provides a 4GB or an 8GB internal flash memory, touchscreen, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, all bundled into a 135 grams device with 115x61x1...

21 March 2007
10:59 GMT

Virtual Webcam on Your Messenger

Want to chat with me? No? Even if I gave you access to my webcam? Oh…now you’re interested. You are probably more than familiar with the instant messaging. Yahoo Messenger, MSN (now Live Messenger), Skype, AOL, ICQ compete to attract more and more adepts and we cannot say they are few. In an ever developing and evolv...

5 March 2007
14:06 GMT


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