engadget.com - 7/3/2009
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Seriously folks, what's up with these prototype iPhones falling out of nondescript white vans and ending up on eBay in the shadiest of manners? Just months after we saw an original iPhone prototype (ancient OS included) pop up on The 'Bay, now we've got one of the world's first iPhone 3GSs ...
iphonejtag.blogspot.com - 7/4/2009
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Yes, this is what you've all been waiting
for. A jailbreak for the iPhone 3GS . And...
it's awesome. To get started right now, go to purplera1n.com . Download it. Make sure you have windows(but not 7), the latest iTunes installed, and an iPhone 3GS with ...
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iphonehacks.com - 7/5/2009
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As you are aware, George Hotz (aka Geohot)
had released a software called purplera1n to jailbreak iPhone...
3GS. This allows the users to jailbreak their iPhone 3GS running iPhone OS 3.0. Here is our step-by-step guide to jailbreak your iPhone 3GS using ...
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Step-by-Step Guide to Jailbreak iPhone 3GS running ...
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eBay Watch: Rare iPhone 3G S Prototype
Tech Blog —
... eBay is just for you. The seller reports that "the guy he got it from actually stumbled upon it at an airport, and rather than doing the nonsensical thing of hitting up lost and found." Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.
According to the new owner, an Apple Genius has confirmed that it is an iPhone 3GS, but due to its prototype nature, they can't help him get past the "Connect to iTunes" screen.
[via eBay - Engadget]
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Apple confirms and expresses sadness over death of Chinese iPhone prototype handler
Engadget Mobile —
... the case being a suicide or the cause being the disappearing device, a spokesperson for the Cupertino-based company did release a statement corroborating the news of his death, saying that it is "saddened by the tragic loss of this young employee, and we are awaiting results of the investigations into his death. We require our suppliers to treat all workers with dignity and respect." The status of the missing iPhone prototype, which may or may not have been one that earlier this month found itself on eBay, remains unknown. Our hearts go out to all involved. ...
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pages.ebay.com 3/15/2009 — How do I get it? The eBay for iPhone application will be available for download exclusively from the Apple App Store on your iPhone. When will the application be available? It's available now, exclusively through the Apple App Store. How much does the ...
iPhone prototype caught on video
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We found a quick video of the iPhone prototype that you've probably already bid on. The excitement is palpable as the person on screen clicks his or her way through menu items, checks out mobile web pages and generally does the sort of things ...
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