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While we often see robot-themed booths at events like MWC, we've never come across a Google-owned stand outside the show floors -- and chances are what you see above is definitely not it. This KIRF Android shop is set up in Zhuhai, China, calling itself a "famous smartphone experience store." That said, if you're looking to pay it a visit for the special Green Army treatment, you may just throw a temper tantrum when you see Apple's own section where an array of legit iPhones and iPads are being showcased. Just be sure to get there before the black and white crew comes knocking...

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Fake Android store spotted in China, includes Apple shop-in-shop originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is the Netbook Navigator NAV13X Windows 7 Ultrabook and if we're honest, we think it's a very attractive looking device. That said, we're not so sure it's going to be on sale for too long, which is a genuine shame. Despite being called an Ultrabook, it's not an Intel-sanctioned device, which won't go down well with Santa Clara's lawyers. Secondly, it's actually a netbook running a 1.86GHz dual-core Atom CPU with 2GB of RAM and a 32GB SSD, with build to-order options running to larger memory and storage. Thirdly, we're fairly sure we've seen industrial design like this before, and given the litigious nature of the company involved, we expect a metric ton of cease-and-desist notices to be delivered to Navigator's New Jersey HQ before the weekend's over. However, if it can survive the barrage of paperwork from two of the industry's biggest companies, it'll arrive very soon, setting you back a slight $500 sans OS or $600 with Windows 7 Home Premium.

KIRF MacBook Air is the prettiest netbook we've seen today originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ordinarily, if you use your iPhone to fry eggs, it's time to check when your warranty expires. Not so for these KIRF iPhones, which can't make calls or download apps (let alone use Siri) but can fry your bacon rather well. 681 of these bafflingly branded gas stoves were seized by police in Wuhan, each bearing the legend "Apple China Limited." Apparently the units did not come with flame-out protection and only ran iOS 4.1, leading to the swoop. We should probably take that as solid confirmation that the iPhone 6's killer feature is going to involve making brunch on the go.

There's literally no app for this: KIRF iPhone-branded gas stoves seized by Chinese authorities originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's R&D department has been working overtime as it strives to break the idea it copies wholesale ideas from its competition. Yesterday we heard word about its planned new cloud service and today it's announced that it'll be unveiling a unique education-focused app for Galaxy Tabs 8.9 and 10.1. Learning Hub will provide free materials from 30 major educational establishments from elementary schools through to universities, although there's no word on what certificates you'll be able to earn at the end of your course. The program will expand to other devices in the Galaxy family later on, once the company's done showing off the software at MWC.

Samsung's Learning Hub demonstrates a commitment to education, profits originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, who wiped the MacBook Air logo off? Nah, we're kidding -- it's a KIRF. Sure, Apple's svelte 13-incher may have a duo of USB ports and an SD card slot, but this rig adds in a 3-in-1 card reader and an odd, combo RJ45 / VGA jack (which we assume needs an adapter). For good measure, you'll also find a mini-HDMI output, although, with 3.5 hours of battery life it may prove problematic for getting through a 1080p movie marathon without nearby power. The alloy-encased lappy has a 1.86GHz Intel Atom N2800 CPU with a GMA3600 integrated GPU, 2GB of RAM, a 32GB SSD and a 13.3-inch LED display sporting a ho-hum resolution (for a 13-incher) of 1366 x 768, just like the 11-inch MacBook Air. Amazingly, this knock-off weighs merely .01 kilograms more than its real counterpart at 1.36 kgs (about three pounds), while being only 0.1 cm thicker. Giz-China expects this Ultrabook-wannabe by Shenzhen Technology Ltd to land on Chinese shelves sometime in November for about $471. Cue Apple's lawyers in 3... 2...

Not so ultimate Ultrabook: MacBook Air KIRF features mini-HDMI port, 3.5 hour battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleclonecopygiz-chinaintel atomintel atom n2800IntelAtomIntelAtomN2800keepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfkirf macbook airkirf mbaKirfMacbookAirKirfMbamacbookmacbook airmacbook air 13macbook air 13.3-inchmacbook air cloneMacbookAirMacbookAir13MacbookAir13.3-inchMacbookAirCloneshenzhen Technology LtdShenzhenTechnologyLtdultrabookSat, 29 Oct 2011 18:21:00 EST<![CDATA[WikiLeaks cables shed light on Apple's battle against counterfeit wares]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/wikileaks-cables-shed-light-on-apples-battle-against-counterfei/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/wikileaks-cables-shed-light-on-apples-battle-against-counterfei/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/wikileaks-cables-shed-light-on-apples-battle-against-counterfei/#comments Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but if you're Rolex, Gucci or Apple, you probably aren't very interested in being flattered. Due to Apple's intense popularity, an entire industry has arisen that thrives on knocking off the iconic wares Designed in Cupertino. We've seen plenty in our day, and while it may strike some as if Apple's doing absolutely nothing to curtail the aping, a new WikiLeaks release confirms otherwise. According to an electronic memo from the Beijing embassy dated September 2008, Apple began to put obvious and deliberate pressure on China to act against businesses who were copying its wares a few years back. As it turns out, knocking out the knockoffs isn't exactly high on China's list of governmental priorities, and progress on halting the KIRF extravaganza has been sluggish at best. The entire story is quite the exhausting read, but it's worth delving into if you're curious -- per usual, you can get educated in the links below.

WikiLeaks cables shed light on Apple's battle against counterfeit wares originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleasiachinacounterfeitcounterfeitingfakeiosipadiphoneJohn TheriaultJohnTheriaultKIRFknock offKnockOffleakleakspiracyrip offRipOffwikileaksThu, 01 Sep 2011 18:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple cracks down on counterfeit products sold in NYC, files lawsuit against Queens vendors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/apple-cracks-down-on-counterfeit-products-sold-in-nyc-files-law/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/apple-cracks-down-on-counterfeit-products-sold-in-nyc-files-law/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/apple-cracks-down-on-counterfeit-products-sold-in-nyc-files-law/#comments There may be more than a few fake Apple Stores in China, but for the moment, Cupertino's anti-KIRF crusade seems focused squarely on New York City. According to Reuters, Apple has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against two stores in Queens, alleging that they sold unauthorized cases, headphones and other accessories for the iPhone, iPad and iPod. In the complaint, the company claims that the products in question were all emblazoned with its familiar fruit logo, along with the phrase, "Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China." The suit also demands that one of the stores, called Apple Story (seriously), change its name to avoid confusion with the real retail outlet and that both vendors disclose full lists of people who both supplied and purchased the goods.

It all began when company representatives visited the Chinatown-area stores on "multiple occasions over several weeks," where they bought and examined the items, described in court records as "exact duplicates" of their authentic counterparts. On July 27th, Apple executed a few ex parte seizure warrants, which allowed authorities to seize any goods bearing its logo. US District Judge Kiyo Matsumoto has already granted an injunction to stop the stores from selling the alleged knockoffs, but hasn't yet decided whether Apple Story will have to change its name. The complaint also seeks undisclosed monetary damages and asks that all existing counterfeit goods be destroyed, though court documents suggest that both sides are close to reaching a deal. Neither Apple nor the defendants have commented on the accusations, but we'll let you know as soon as we learn more.

In the meantime, check out this KIRF "iPhone 5" we found in Beijing -- a Java-powered handset that's slimmer than the Galaxy S II and a bit laggy, but boasts a multitouch capacitive screen. Asking price? ¥680, or about $106.

Gallery: Keepin' it real fake: slim 'iPhone 5' shows up in Beijing

Apple cracks down on counterfeit products sold in NYC, files lawsuit against Queens vendors originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesallegationsappleapple storeapple storyAppleStoreAppleStorybeijingbrooklyncasechinatowncomplaintcounterfeitcourtcupertinofakeflushinghands onhands-onHandsOnheadphoneheadphonesipadiphoneiphone 5Iphone5ipodkirfKiyo MatsumotoKiyoMatsumotoknockofflawlawsuitmultitouchmultitouch capacitiveMultitouchCapacitivenew yorknew york cityNewYorkNewYorkCityqueensseizuretrademarktrademark infringementTrademarkInfringementwarrantFri, 19 Aug 2011 04:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: the iPhone 4 has a fan in China (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/keepin-it-real-fake-the-iphone-4-has-a-fan-in-china-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/keepin-it-real-fake-the-iphone-4-has-a-fan-in-china-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/keepin-it-real-fake-the-iphone-4-has-a-fan-in-china-video/#comments With competition like the Samsung Galaxy S II showing us just how thin a phone can be, the iPhone 4 isn't quite looking as svelte as it once did. How's an Apple-loving gadget fiend supposed to stay faithful in a time like this? Why, by holding their handset next to something much, much thicker. Enter the "iPhone 4," which actually isn't a phone, rather a powered fan that serves to keep you cool, not connected. As you can see after the break, the Home button won't kick you out of an app, instead kicking that ducted air-mover into high gear, and while you won't find it in your local Apple Store, stumble across one of these plastic bricks in Shenzhen and it'll only cost you $10 or so to take it home. Small price to keep your handset feeling good about itself -- until September, anyway.

Update: Jasper wrote in with a link of where you can buy one for yourself, if you're still suffering from a heat wave.

[Thanks, Chris]

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Keepin' it real fake: the iPhone 4 has a fan in China (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applechinacoolcoolerfaniphoneiphone 4Iphone4kirfshenzhenvideoTue, 26 Jul 2011 20:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Two more fake Apple Stores spotted by officials in China, two get the smackdown]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/two-more-fake-apple-stores-spotted-by-officials-in-china-two-ge/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/two-more-fake-apple-stores-spotted-by-officials-in-china-two-ge/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/two-more-fake-apple-stores-spotted-by-officials-in-china-two-ge/#comments Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but that didn't go down too well with the three KIRF Apple Stores in Kunming, China. In fact, after American expat BirdAbroad made her local stores famous last week, local officials have since been combing through the city's 300-plus gadget shops on behalf of Apple China, and managed to dig up two more "Apple" stores. It's not exactly clear if these new offenders are at the same severity as the ones spotted by BirdAbroad, but the authorities have confirmed that none of the five stores are Apple Authorised Resellers, let alone having its permission to use its logo on their store front.

Additionally, two out of the five stores have since been shut down due to unlicensed retail operation. The fate of the remaining three is still unknown -- the officials have only concluded that no KIRF products have been found in the stores, though details such as the decor and staff uniform are certainly very similar to those of the real deal. Well, we're glad they agree, but this is only just the beginning -- BirdAbroad has since gathered photos of more sketchy Apple stores across the world, so go take a gander. Oh, and for those who have been out of the loop, there's a hands-on video of one of the Kunming stores after the break.

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Two more fake Apple Stores spotted by officials in China, two get the smackdown originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Apple Store looks so real we still can't quite believe it isn't. The KIRF-ers have excelled themselves this time: mimicking or at least reinventing everything from the Brave New World posters down to the dog-tags and "We live here" demeanor worn by the staff. There were a few giveaways, however, which led observant blogger BirdAbroad to whip out her camera and start gathering evidence: slight imperfections in the decor, a lack of individual names on staff badges, plus an unlikely location in the Chinese Backwaterville of Kunming. Hey Apple, we feel your pain. You'll find further unbelievable pics after the break and over at BirdAbroad's blog.

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The ultimate KIRF: fake Apple Store spotted in China originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Groupon offers KIRF iPad for $248, proves it's the best deals site in the universe originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Granted, what you're looking at is nothing more than a skillful render, but if Apple and Samsung ever made beautiful babies, this is what would be bestowed upon the world -- pesky lawsuits notwithstanding, that is. The KIRF in question is the Xiaomi M1, a smartphone designed specifically for the MIUI custom Gingerbread ROM. It's sporting a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm CPU, along with a four-inch, 854 x 480 Super LCD capacitive touchscreen display, and the usual assortment of Bluetooth, GPS, and WiFi. Users will find quadband GSM among the mix, but 3G support remains a mystery -- likewise for the RAM, internal storage, and battery capacity. Pricing is an unknown quantity too, although earlier reports suggest we'll see something in the range of RMB 1,600 (approximately $250). This potential KIRF'ers paradise is expected to ship between mid-August and early September in a variety of colors, which will be eclipsed only by the sweet smell of its unboxing.

Update: As it turns out, the M1 looks nothing like the render we'd seen. Hence, our dreams of this epic KIRF have been dashed, and the purported "real" image of this curious project is now 'splayed for all to see. Didn't get a chance to see the original render? Just follow the break, where you're able to dream of what could have been.

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Keepin' it real fake: Xiaomi M1 melds iPhone and Galaxy S II with custom MIUI ROM (update: no, not really) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone nano may not exist, but this KIRF does originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: The iHub 2

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USB iHub is the perfect knockoff accessory for your Apple-centric existence originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Accessoryapplehubihubihub 2Ihub2keepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffPeripheralperipheralsusbusb hubUsbHubvideoTue, 19 Apr 2011 13:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: the iPad Smart Cover done wrong (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/keepin-it-real-fake-the-ipad-smart-cover-done-wrong-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/keepin-it-real-fake-the-ipad-smart-cover-done-wrong-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/keepin-it-real-fake-the-ipad-smart-cover-done-wrong-video/#comments Let's be honest, the only time you're likely to consider Apple's prices for own-brand peripherals reasonable is when someone else is paying for them. It's not unusual, therefore, for folks to look to complement their walled Apple garden with a few well selected accessories from the grey market. Such as this here Smart Cover knockoff, which saves you a whopping six bucks off the Apple price at only $33, comes with detachable (no user assistance required) hinge elements, and has a special pet-repelling odor as an added extra. Yes, it's pretty terrible and self-destructs the moment you look at it. And, naturally, it's available to watch on video right after the break.

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Keepin' it real fake: the iPad Smart Cover done wrong (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryapplecasechinachinesecoverhingeipadipad 2Ipad2keepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffmagneticmagnetsperipheralsmart coverSmartCovervideoFri, 08 Apr 2011 08:44:00 EST<![CDATA[China's dead affected by iPad 2 shortages of a different sort]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/chinas-dead-affected-by-ipad-2-shortages-sort-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/chinas-dead-affected-by-ipad-2-shortages-sort-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/chinas-dead-affected-by-ipad-2-shortages-sort-of/#comments In life as in death, it seems, getting your hands on an iPad 2 is no easy feat. Reuters is reporting today that paper replicas of the tablet are selling out in parts of Asia, as revelers prepare to set the things ablaze during China's Qingming festival Tuesday. As is tradition, paper versions of money, clothing, and, yes, consumer electronics are burned as offerings to the dead, and this year Apple's latest slate is apparently all the rage for expired techies -- one shopkeeper in Malaysia said his stock of 300 paper iPad 2s sold out quickly, leaving him unable to meet demand. Sounds strangely familiar, doesn't it?

China's dead affected by iPad 2 shortages of a different sort originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Ancestors dayAncestorsDayAppleApril 5thApril5thAsiaChinaChinesedeadfakefestivalholidayiPadiPad 2Ipad2KIRFknock-ffMacQing MingQing Ming FestivalQingMingQingMingFestivalreplicashortageslabslatetablettomb sweeping dayTombSweepingDayMon, 04 Apr 2011 21:51:00 EST<![CDATA[HiPhone 5 is just a few curves away from KIRF (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/hiphone-5-is-just-a-few-curves-away-from-kirf-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/hiphone-5-is-just-a-few-curves-away-from-kirf-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/hiphone-5-is-just-a-few-curves-away-from-kirf-video/#commentsHiPhone 5 is just a few curves away from KIRF (video) The iPhone 5 lives only in your dreams at the moment, and probably in some bunker deep beneath Cupertino, but the $99 HiPhone 5 is definitely out there in the wild, and has been for at least a few weeks. Yes, the same moniker that was applied to this Storm knockoff and, naturally, a series of iPhone knockoffs. This time the design is a little more distinctive, the interface definitely aping iOS but the exterior putting some curves, wrapping around a 3.5-inch, HVGA screen. There's a 3.1 megapixel camera around the back (though the case says "3.2"), room for dual SIM cards inside, and it's "100% fully unlocked." As if there were any other way.

Continue reading HiPhone 5 is just a few curves away from KIRF (video)

HiPhone 5 is just a few curves away from KIRF (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applechinahiphonehiphone 5Hiphone5iphoneiphone 5Iphone5kirfmobileWed, 16 Mar 2011 14:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple iPad 2 Smart Cover vs. InCase Convertible Magazine Jacket... Fight!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/apple-ipad-2-smart-cover-vs-incase-convertible-magazine-jacket/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/apple-ipad-2-smart-cover-vs-incase-convertible-magazine-jacket/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/apple-ipad-2-smart-cover-vs-incase-convertible-magazine-jacket/#comments By now you've seen Apple's Smart Cover, right? The mind blowing cover (don't call it a case) pretty much stole the show during yesterday's iPad 2 press event, causing children to weep at the sight of our exploded bodies. Thing is, we've seen the design before. Oh sure, Apple improved upon it significantly, but there's no mistaking its InCase Convertible Magazine Jacket heritage. See the two slug it out on video after the break in some kind of weird reverse KIRF cage match. We guess 2011 really is the year of the copycats.

Continue reading Apple iPad 2 Smart Cover vs. InCase Convertible Magazine Jacket... Fight!

Apple iPad 2 Smart Cover vs. InCase Convertible Magazine Jacket... Fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecaseconvertible magazine jacketConvertibleMagazineJacketcoverfightincaseipadipad 2Ipad2jacketkirfmagazine jacketMagazineJacketsmart coverSmartCovervideoThu, 03 Mar 2011 08:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Visualized: KIRFer's paradise]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/visualized-kirfers-paradise/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/visualized-kirfers-paradise/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/visualized-kirfers-paradise/#commentsVisualized: KIRFers paradise LA lovers of things that Keep it Real Fake, finding your next knockoff might be a little harder than anticipated. The Los Angeles police just busted a warehouse full of knock-offs, things like GiPhones, iPhoncs, PNPs, and Poops. Among all this junk, some $10 million worth, two dudes were found and arrested -- two dudes who had records showing more than $7 million in profits. It seems KIRFing does pay, for a little while at least.

Visualized: KIRFer's paradise originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Our man Woz has just responded in the comments:
I said plenty to make it clear that I know nothing of Apple's reasons for rejecting anything ever. I told how when I got my white iPhone 4 assembled I tested the flash photos and they did indeed have problems. I spoke of testing flash photos versus non-flash ones and comparing flash photos between my white and black iPhones. I don't recall saying that it was a 'reason' Apple rejected the parts although I had read that.
For the last part, we were referring to 0:55 in the interview video after the break, but now that Woz has spoken, it could've been a joke at the time that got misinterpreted by some websites. They tend to do that with Woz. Read on!

Continue reading Why the camera isn't the culprit for the white iPhone 4's delay (update: Woz responds)

Why the camera isn't the culprit for the white iPhone 4's delay (update: Woz responds) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecameracomparisondebunkdiyexclusivefakefeaturedfeaturesfoxconniphoneiphone 4iphone+4+whiteIphone4iphone4whitekirfmanufacturemodpartphotophoto qualityPhotoQualitysample shotsSampleShotsshenzhensin takSinTaksteve wozniakSteveWozniaktransmittancewhitewhite iphone 4white+iphonewhite+iphone4whiteiphoneWhiteIphone4wozWed, 02 Feb 2011 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: 'iPad phone' is the answer to a question no one asked (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/keepin-it-real-fake-ipad-phone-is-the-answer-to-a-question-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/keepin-it-real-fake-ipad-phone-is-the-answer-to-a-question-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/keepin-it-real-fake-ipad-phone-is-the-answer-to-a-question-n/#comments
The D-Pad and E-Pad are two pint-sized cellphones that are reminiscent of the iPad, except they are telephones, they are much smaller, and they are totally different. Featuring a 3.5-inch resistive touchscreen, 2.5mm headphone jack, 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera and 2 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, you don't even have to get to the dual SIMs, telescoping antenna, or the CMMB mobile TV tuner before you realize this is all Shenzhen, and very little Cupertino. Available now in either pink or white for 550 Chinese yuan (about $70). Get a closer look -- and some video to boot -- after the break.

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake: 'iPad phone' is the answer to a question no one asked (video)

Keepin' it real fake: 'iPad phone' is the answer to a question no one asked (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applechinad-pade-padiosipadipad 2Ipad2iphonekirfshanzhaishenzhenvideoTue, 04 Jan 2011 19:38:00 EST<![CDATA[iPod nano watch gets knocked off, has little to worry about it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/iphone-nano-watch-gets-knocked-off-has-little-to-worry-about-it/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/iphone-nano-watch-gets-knocked-off-has-little-to-worry-about-it/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/iphone-nano-watch-gets-knocked-off-has-little-to-worry-about-it/#comments There are run-of-the-mill KIRFs, above-average KIRFs, and this. While we've definitely been privy to a few comical iPhone / iPod knockoffs over the years, there's a certain layer of hilariousness to this one that just can't be beat. The iPod nano watch isn't even a genuine Apple product; in fact, it's simply a mod that's so easy, your mum could probably pull it off with minimal effort. That clearly hasn't stopped the factories in Shenzhen from churning out an iPod nano watch knockoff, complete with a 1.8-inch resistive touchscreen, inbuilt SIM card slot, Bluetooth, a microSD slot, FM radio tuner, a side-mounted camera sensor and a speaker for good measure. You'll even get a fancy "Slide to Unlock" screen before being able to dig into the underlying UI, but that chintzy plastic wrist strap all but destroys any respect it was hoping to garner. Thankfully, the unit you're peering at above is being dubbed an "engineering prototype," with the final version expected to boast a 3.5mm headphone jack and a modicum of self-worth. We'll see, won't we?

iPod nano watch gets knocked off, has little to worry about it originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake: iPhone 5 provides foresight to a falsified future (video)

Keepin' it real fake: iPhone 5 provides foresight to a falsified future (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleiphoneiphone 5Iphone5keepin it real fakekeeping it real fakeKeepingItRealFakeKeepinItRealFakekirfFri, 17 Dec 2010 10:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: 'MacBook Pro' runs 'OS X,' dodges questions on 'legitimacy']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/keepin-it-real-fake-macbook-pro-runs-os-x-dodges-question/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/keepin-it-real-fake-macbook-pro-runs-os-x-dodges-question/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/keepin-it-real-fake-macbook-pro-runs-os-x-dodges-question/#commentsOh, sure -- we've seen a litany of knockoff MacBook Pro units, but how's about one that actually ships with OS X? As the level of nerve skyrockets towards infinity, an unnamed manufacturer in an unnamed section of China seems to be hawking a lookalike MBP with Snow Leopard onboard -- a feat that even Psystar couldn't achieve for long. As the story goes, around $466 buys you a 14-inch machine with a paltry 1.66GHz Atom D510 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive and NVIDIA's Ion 2 graphics platform. Oh, and a glowing Apple logo on the lid. Unfortunately, the dodgy specifications list seems somewhat reluctant to "admit" that "OS X" is actually loaded on, but it's there. Trust us. We think.

Keepin' it real fake: 'MacBook Pro' runs 'OS X,' dodges questions on 'legitimacy' originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To be honest, this took a little longer than expected. The above faux iPod nano is a pretty decent copy, lookswise, anyway. While we don't know its name or full specifications, we do know that it comes in both 1.5 and 1.8-inch touchscreen varieties (presumably resistive). It apparently has both an external speaker and an SD card reader. We don't know where you'll ever find one or how much it's likely to cost, but if you do track these down, we'll take one in that gray color, please.

Keepin' it real fake: iPod nano doesn't need a logo, thank you originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleipodkeepin it real fakekeepinitrealfakekirfnanoTue, 02 Nov 2010 12:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Magic Mouse and iPhone converge into iPhonc]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/keepin-it-real-fake-magic-mouse-and-iphone-converge-into-iphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/keepin-it-real-fake-magic-mouse-and-iphone-converge-into-iphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/keepin-it-real-fake-magic-mouse-and-iphone-converge-into-iphon/#comments Do you dream at night? Do you stare at your ceiling pondering questions that no other Earthling could possibly ponder? Contrary to popular belief, you aren't actually alone in this nightmare, and we too have wondered what would happen to our universe if a Magic Mouse and iPhone collided. Look up. Now down. Now back up again. That greenish, devilish device you see above is the iPhonc, a "KIRF of all KIRFs," if you will. It's hard to pinpoint who exactly thought to shove a dumbphone into the body of a Magic Mouse, but in some strange way, they've managed to make our souls smile. Best of all? Even the source here admits that it's meaningless to wonder over the specifications and price, noting that the shell alone should attract sufficient attention. Makes the fading of Meizu a little easier to handle, you know?

Keepin' it real fake: Magic Mouse and iPhone converge into iPhonc originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applechinachineseiPhonciphoneKIRFknockoffmagic mouseMagicMousemighty mouseMightyMousemousemouse phoneMousePhoneripoffThu, 14 Oct 2010 19:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Shanzhai Steve Jobs makes a special appearance in Hong Kong (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/shanzhai-steve-jobs-makes-a-special-appearance-in-hong-kong-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/shanzhai-steve-jobs-makes-a-special-appearance-in-hong-kong-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/shanzhai-steve-jobs-makes-a-special-appearance-in-hong-kong-vid/#comments You know, we've had all sorts of KIRFtastic encounters while visiting China, but take this four-letter word to a whole new level and you get this: a Chinese clone of Steve Jobs. What's actually happening here is Hong Kong MTR launching the latest release of its iOS subway app (which does augmented reality!), and to mark this special occasion, the company invited local celebrity Law Kar-ying to recreate Apple's notorious reality distortion field. That said, unlike the real Slim Stevie, this dude was also giving away iPhone 4s to a few lucky audience members -- just goes to show that not all clones are bad, mmkay. Video after the break.

P.S. This isn't the first time that a renowned CEO's been portrayed by a celebrity from the Far East -- Taiwanese news anchor Jeffrey Mindich unintentionally played Bill Gates a little while back. Let us know if you have a good candidate for Steve Ballmer.

Continue reading Shanzhai Steve Jobs makes a special appearance in Hong Kong (video)

Shanzhai Steve Jobs makes a special appearance in Hong Kong (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplearaugmented realityAugmentedRealitychinafake steve jobsFakeSteveJobshong kongHongKongiphoneipod touchIpodTouchkirfLaw Kar YingLaw Kar-yingLawKar-yingLawKarYingmapmetromtrshanzhaisteve jobsSteveJobssubwaytransportationvideoWed, 13 Oct 2010 21:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: white MacBook with dual batteries, other things you never knew you needed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/keepin-it-real-fake-white-macbook-with-built-in-dvd-rom-other/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/keepin-it-real-fake-white-macbook-with-built-in-dvd-rom-other/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/keepin-it-real-fake-white-macbook-with-built-in-dvd-rom-other/#comments
Here at KIRF headquarters, we've seen our share of Apple product fakery. We remain, however, impressed at companies' abilities to knock off laptops in any decent manner. This white MacBook-looking fellow, made by LeThink, boasts a feature or two you'll probably never see on an actual Cupertino-born laptop, such as the option of two batteries. This bad boy boasts a tray loading DVD player, an NVIDIA Ion 2 graphics processor, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom D510 CPU, GMA 3150 graphics, 1GB of RAM built-in (with support for up to 2GB), an up to 320GB hard drive, two USB 2.0 ports, VGA and HDMI outputs, a LAN port, and an SD slot. They're available in China for starting prices of around 2,999 yuan -- that's about $440. Another shot is below.

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake: white MacBook with dual batteries, other things you never knew you needed

Keepin' it real fake: white MacBook with dual batteries, other things you never knew you needed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Look, if there's one thing Nokia knows it's how to build hardware. Say what you want about the S60 user experience, the latch on the N97 is a mechanical masterpiece. But how could we resist sharing this image, posted by a reader in comments, of the presumed Nokia N9 "sitting on" a MacBook Pro? What was it that Anssi Vanjoki said? Something like, "If there is something good in the world then we copy with pride."

Nokia N9: the MacBook Pro Phone originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applekirfmacbook promacbook pro phoneMacbookProMacbookProPhonembpphonen9nokiaThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:09:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone 4 KIRF reviewed, can its 'WVGA screen village' compare? (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/iphone-4-kirf-reviewed-can-its-wvga-screen-village-compare/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/iphone-4-kirf-reviewed-can-its-wvga-screen-village-compare/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/iphone-4-kirf-reviewed-can-its-wvga-screen-village-compare/#comments KIRF Airphone 4 reviewed, can its WVGA From the outside of its white box, labeled "Phone no. 4," it's clear to see that the Air Phone 4 is trying awfully hard to be an iPhone 4. But then we already knew that. How does it compare to the real thing in the real world? Not well, according to intrepid reviewer Stuart Ashen. The external metal surface (which you might be familiar with) is here actually plastic, so you don't have to worry about dropped calls if you fondle it the wrong way, but the phone is said to have awful signal regardless -- despite showing full bars even when missing a SIM. Ashen concludes the thing is an "astonishing bit of copycat work" held back by "the worst touchscreen ever." (Yeah, it's resistive.) Oh, and that Facetime app we spotted before? It "doesn't seem to work properly," about the kindest thing that can be said about this junker. If you'd like to see the full (and thoroughly entertaining) review, it's embedded for you right after the break.

Continue reading iPhone 4 KIRF reviewed, can its 'WVGA screen village' compare? (video)

iPhone 4 KIRF reviewed, can its 'WVGA screen village' compare? (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>airphoneairphone 4Airphone4appleiphoneiphone 4Iphone4kirfphone 4phone no. 4Phone4PhoneNo.4reviewreviewedstuart ashenStuartAshenvideoWed, 11 Aug 2010 10:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: because in China, even websites aren't safe from knockoffs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/keepin-it-real-fake-because-in-china-even-websites-arent-saf/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/keepin-it-real-fake-because-in-china-even-websites-arent-saf/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/keepin-it-real-fake-because-in-china-even-websites-arent-saf/#comments When you've gone and built yourself an imitation MacBook Pro, a Magic Mouse-equipped pseudo-iMac, and an upcoming iPad-esque tablet, there's little reason left to be shy with your website. That must be the thinking behind the design of Dragonfly's web portal, which seems to have taken plenty of inspiration from Apple's home on the internet. Upon visiting the Qing Ting address, users are confronted with a glamorous product shot, set against a black backdrop and accessorized only with some bold words -- which happen to be as inane as the overreaching exaltations Apple likes to post up. So full marks for realism, but these aspiring KIRF merchants seem to have omitted the most important aspect: there's no online store! How are we supposed to get our Q Pad now?

Keepin' it real fake: because in China, even websites aren't safe from knockoffs originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple storeAppleStorechinachinesedragonflyimitationkeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfqing tingQingTingSun, 01 Aug 2010 14:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: TESO LPAD runs 'MeGoo' or 'Andriod' on Moorestown]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/keepin-it-real-fake-teso-lpad-runs-megoo-or-andriod-on-moo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/keepin-it-real-fake-teso-lpad-runs-megoo-or-andriod-on-moo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/keepin-it-real-fake-teso-lpad-runs-megoo-or-andriod-on-moo/#comments Chinese company TESO has an unrequited love for all things Apple. Not that it cares, we're sure it's doing just fine on the grey market with its KIRFy Cupertino crafts. But maybe it's time for this Shenzhen cloner to go mainstream with what's purported to be a 9.7-inch tablet running "MeGoo" (a MeeGo typo, certainly) or "Andriod2.2" (that'd be Froyo) OSes on a 14-mm thick LPAD powered by Intel's newest 1.9GHz Z600-series Moorestown processor. Of course, it's a hell of a lot easier to list specs on paper than it is to ship highly spec'd product. And given TESO's inability to correctly copy the names of its choosen operating systems onto a sheet of paper, what hope is there of it cloning the user experience of a class-leading tablet?

Keepin' it real fake: TESO LPAD runs 'MeGoo' or 'Andriod' on Moorestown originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>andriodandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2applechinaclonefroyoipadkeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirflpadmeegomegoomoorestowntesoFri, 30 Jul 2010 08:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Breaking: Fake white iPhone 4 is not delayed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/breaking-fake-white-iphone-4s-not-delayed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/breaking-fake-white-iphone-4s-not-delayed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/breaking-fake-white-iphone-4s-not-delayed/#comments
If the KIRF arrives before the KIRFed, then it's debatable who's KIRFing who, right? Either way, we ordered two.

Breaking: Fake white iPhone 4 is not delayed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've already seen some pretty good iPhone 4 KIRFs, but it looks like there's a new king in town: the Air Phone NO. 4. Not only does it faithfully emulate the iPhone 4's hardware design with what we can only assume is the highest quality materials (it even eliminates those pesky seams), but it packs a "non-smartphone OS" that has all your favorite apps including Safari, Mail, "Games," "Sound" and, last but not least, FaceTime -- or a FaceTime icon, at least. Curious to see what other wonders await behind that familiar veneer? Then you can apparently snag one of these in China right now for just $100.

Keepin' it real fake: Air Phone NO. 4 out-KIRFs the KIRFs with FaceTime app originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>air phoneair phone no. 4AirPhoneAirPhoneNo.4applefacetimeiphoneiphone 4Iphone4kirfTue, 29 Jun 2010 12:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Keeping it real fake: ePhone won't shatter when you drop it, might melt in the sun]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/keeping-it-real-fake-ephone-wont-shatter-when-you-drop-it-mig/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/keeping-it-real-fake-ephone-wont-shatter-when-you-drop-it-mig/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/keeping-it-real-fake-ephone-wont-shatter-when-you-drop-it-mig/#comments
We're guessing that there won't be many tech sites lineblogging outside the Shenzhen KIRF stalls when the ePhone 4GS finally gets a release date. And it's a shame, really: for knock-off fanatics like ourselves, this thing could be in the big leagues, right up there with the iorgane (that's pronounced "i-orange," by the way). Don't let the industrial design fool you -- unlike the real deal, this thing is all plastic, right up to that silver band wrapping 'round the edges. The rear of the unit boasts the Apple logo and 16GB, and while the first designation is definitely inaccurate, we harbor serious doubts about the latter. But what do you expect for $85? Get a closer look after the break.

Continue reading Keeping it real fake: ePhone won't shatter when you drop it, might melt in the sun

Keeping it real fake: ePhone won't shatter when you drop it, might melt in the sun originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applechinaephoneephone 4gsEphone4gsiphoneiphone 4Iphone4kirfshenzhenThu, 24 Jun 2010 11:16:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone KIRFs up to 4.3-inch screen, claims invincibility from haters]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/iphone-kirfs-up-to-4-3-inch-screen-claims-invincibility-from-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/iphone-kirfs-up-to-4-3-inch-screen-claims-invincibility-from-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/iphone-kirfs-up-to-4-3-inch-screen-claims-invincibility-from-ha/#comments Hey, just because Apple won't make one doesn't mean you can't have a 4.3-inch iPhone. This here product of Chinese ingenuity offers you as much real estate as "the king of HTC HD2" while also throwing both digital and analog TV tuners into the mix. When you factor in the dual SIM compatibility, 2 megapixel camera, WiFi, and a removable back cover, it's enough for anyone to agree that "even a popular niche iPhone 4G had to step aside!"

Continue reading iPhone KIRFs up to 4.3-inch screen, claims invincibility from haters

iPhone KIRFs up to 4.3-inch screen, claims invincibility from haters originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.3-inchappleapple iphoneAppleIphoneiphoneiphone 4Iphone4jumbokeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfThu, 17 Jun 2010 09:01:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone 4 gets KIRFy with an antenna]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/iphone-4-gets-kirfy-with-an-antenna/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/iphone-4-gets-kirfy-with-an-antenna/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/iphone-4-gets-kirfy-with-an-antenna/#comments We're sort of loving the fact that Apple's next-gen iPhone is already being KIRFed up, and although we've already seen a couple clumsy attempts at beating Apple to market with a clone of its own product, this lovely GPS-PHONE raises the bar by adding in a telescopic antenna. What's it for? We have no idea. We just know we want one.

iPhone 4 gets KIRFy with an antenna originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applegps phonegps-phoneGpsPhoneiphoneiphone 4iphone 4giphone hdIphone4Iphone4gIphoneHdkirfshanzhaiWed, 02 Jun 2010 10:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: GiPhone F98 is the KIRFiest next gen iPhone KIRF to ever KIRF]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/keepin-it-real-fake-giphone-f98-is-the-kirfiest-fourth-gen-iph/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/keepin-it-real-fake-giphone-f98-is-the-kirfiest-fourth-gen-iph/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/keepin-it-real-fake-giphone-f98-is-the-kirfiest-fourth-gen-iph/#comments
It's been nearly a month since a China Grabber employee drunkenly left his experimental prototype next gen GiPhone at a Sushi Bar in Shenzhen, where it was found and sold to Shanzai.com for several thousand Yuan -- and the gadget world hasn't been the same since. The GiPhone F98 features, as all of these KIRFs do, dual SIM cards, an FM Radio, an "iPhone style" UI, WiFi, Bluetooth, and compatibility with 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 1900MHz GSM. And it's one of the thickest phones we've seen in a long time! (See for yourself after the break.) Available now for $150, if you dare.

[Thanks, Jessica]

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake: GiPhone F98 is the KIRFiest next gen iPhone KIRF to ever KIRF

Keepin' it real fake: GiPhone F98 is the KIRFiest next gen iPhone KIRF to ever KIRF originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 May 2010 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With all the hype surrounding the next-gen iPhone, we can understand if your "iPhome 3G" feels a little, well, old hat. That's why we were as excited as you must be to see this iPhone 4 KIRF. Featuring a relatively svelte form factor, stereo speakers, USB port, a removable battery, and dual SIM card slot, the only real let down is the 3.2-inch screen. That, and we're sure that the UI will have a general, KIRFish nature that will appeal to very few of us. Get a closer look after the break!

[Thanks, Corey]

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake: next-gen iPhone has a bold, KIRF-y impertinence

Keepin' it real fake: next-gen iPhone has a bold, KIRF-y impertinence originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 10:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Still unsure whether you want that Android iPad KIRF we spotted a couple weeks ago? What if we told you it got a display upgrade to 10-inches and an OS upgrade (to Eclair) to boot? Rocking a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor, 512MB of RAM, a 16GB flash drive, SD card slot, three USB 2.0 ports, headphone and mic jacks, Ethernet and HDMI ports, and WiFi, this is definitely something to keep an eye out for on your next trip to the gadget markets of Shenzhen. Just remember to grab one for us, okay?

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake: Android iPad KIRF gets Android 2.1, display upgrade, and our undying respect

Keepin' it real fake: Android iPad KIRF gets Android 2.1, display upgrade, and our undying respect originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 May 2010 23:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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