News
Australian retailers receive sealed boxes from Apple
According to a report from Australian Apple enthusiast site MacTalk, a number of Australian resellers have received sealed packages from Apple, which are not to be opened until Tuesday June 10 — the same day (in Australia) as Steve Jobs’ keynote address. Little more is known about the smallish boxes, which are labeled “Subject to terms of NDA: Do not open until Tuesday June 10th 2008.” MacTalk’s sources believe that the packages contain next-generation iPhones, to be used for promotional purposes prior to the handset’s launch in Australia. [via Mac Rumors]
Related Stories
- Report: iRadio might miss WWDC debut
- Fair Labor Assoc.: Foxconn, Apple still exceed work hours
- Cook talks Apple’s taxes ahead of Senate testimony
- Apple releases iTunes 11.0.3 with new Mini Player
- Apple patent filing uses multiple devices to light a scene
- App Store hits 50 billion downloads
Comments
If you have a comment, news tip, advertising inquiry, or coverage request, a question about iPods/iPhones/iPad or accessories, or if you sell or market iPod/iPhone/iPad products or services, read iLounge's Comments + Questions policies before posting, and fully identify yourself if you do. We will delete comments containing advertising, astroturfing, trolling, personal attacks, offensive language, or other objectionable content, then ban and/or publicly identify violators.
Recent News
- iLounge Weekly arriving Monday, giveaway reminder
- Report: BBM iOS app won’t support iPad at launch
- Report: iRadio might miss WWDC debut
- Fair Labor Assoc.: Foxconn, Apple still exceed work hours
- CW to bring content to Apple TV
- Moshi debuts aluminum USB Cable with Lightning Connector
- Cook talks Apple’s taxes ahead of Senate testimony
- iLuv intros Aud 5 Lightning speaker dock for iPhone 5
- Apps: Can Knockdown 3, eBay 3.0/2.3, Jungle Book + Sonic the Hedgehog 2.0
- Apple releases iTunes 11.0.3 with new Mini Player
Recent Reviews
- BlueFlame 2M Charge and Sync Cable with Lightning Connector
- HMDX Jam Party Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Speaker
- Logitech Harmony Ultimate Universal Remote Control
- MyCharge Freedom 2000 Battery Case for iPhone 5
- Nike Nike+ FuelBand
- OCDesk OCDock for iPhone 5
- Bluelounge MiniDock (With Lightning Connector)
- Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Pro
- PhoneSuit Flex Pocket Charger
- Olloclip Quick-Flip Case + Pro-Photo Adapter for iPhone 5
Recent Articles
- Calendar info disappears after iCloud restore
- Remove old iCloud backup after restoring to a new iPhone
- Setting up a ringtone in iTunes
- Using a Wi-Fi hard drive with an iPad
- Backing up and restoring an iPod classic
- Can’t restore iPod touch without passcode
- Retaining older versions of Apps during an iOS Restore
- Can’t eject iPod nano without closing Firefox
- Can’t change iTunes Apple ID to iCloud e-mail address
- Effect of erasing an iPhone on the Find My iPhone feature
1
Quick. Find an x-ray machine.
Posted by otaku on June 6, 2008 at 6:02 AM (PST)
2
It’s an Apple loyalty test. It contains an angry cobra with only enough air to live until the 10th.
Posted by ort on June 6, 2008 at 6:17 AM (PST)
3
OMG, that’s so fake. Are you kidding? Apple’s going to send out a box with a huge logo and “Please don’t open until Xmas!” plastered on the front? Geez ... Come on, people. Get it together.
Posted by bobby bobby on June 6, 2008 at 6:57 AM (PST)
4
omg i work at an apple reseller in australia. i am now looking forward to work tomorrow.
Posted by wlp on June 6, 2008 at 6:58 AM (PST)
5
“It’s an Apple loyalty test. It contains an angry cobra with only enough air to live until the 10th.”
LMAO!
Posted by Mark on June 6, 2008 at 7:19 AM (PST)
6
It could be real. At my job, we got the last Harry Potter book like 5 days before it came out, with a sign like that… and I work at a grocery store. We still haven’t sold one.
Posted by Mike on June 6, 2008 at 11:46 AM (PST)
7
Done the shake test yet?
Posted by Lukas on June 6, 2008 at 12:07 PM (PST)
8
Smells like a fake to me.
Posted by Edgar on June 6, 2008 at 12:18 PM (PST)
9
I dare you to open it.
Posted by mike on June 6, 2008 at 12:32 PM (PST)
10
The unboxed version of iPhoen G2 ?????
http://www.web-mobile.net/index.php?showtopic=28955&st=0&#e;ntry377550
Posted by oohTony on June 6, 2008 at 3:05 PM (PST)
11
Probably just a box of refurb’d Newtons.
Posted by Flippy Hambone on June 6, 2008 at 4:26 PM (PST)
12
Just another kiddie pr stunt. they know that is gonna leak out on sites like this, and you gadget geeks are all giddy over a box now!!
Posted by Keatah on June 8, 2008 at 10:23 AM (PST)
13
it has a run-one-time photosensor and software in it. if opened you violate your NDA when it connects to the network.
Posted by Keatah on June 8, 2008 at 10:25 AM (PST)