Samsung vs Apple: Super Bowl commercial

Samsung is once more targeting Apple with a new commercial. This time they have used the main event of the season: the Super Bowl. The interesting thing with this video, besides its wannabe funny tone, is that it is completely anti Apple oriented. It once again mocks Apple fan culture, with people standing in line in front of an Apple store before the big game starts.

According to the add, Samsung’s new model “did it again”. A new model with a stylus? That sounds, umm, kind of weird.

We seriously doubt this cant of marketing can dent a significant hole in Apple’s devoted user base. Still the add is funny. You can see it for yourself in the Youtube video bellow, that is if you are among the rare people which haven’t already seen it during the big game.
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Saurik on jailbreaking and legality of it

Recently the tech freedom activists behind Electronic Frontier Foundation asked for help in the fight for keeping jailbreaking a legal act. People from EFF wanted their supporters to leave comments on the website of US Copyright office in support of jailbreaking. The comments section on their website was shut down ten days ago, and following this, Copyright office shared the posted comments online. There were only 700 recorded posts made, but some real big names in the iOS jailbreak world were adding their weight to this fight. One of those important figures from the jailbreak community was the famous Saurik, owner and maintainer of Cydia, the unofficial app store for iOS. Jay Freeman, which is the real name of Saurik, added more than 5 pages of his thoughts and facts on why the jailbreaking is legal and why it needs to stay legal in the future.

Among other reasons he wrote that many developers were not satisfied with the imposed artificial limitations, thus they have taken on the task of escaping from the jail (aka jailbreaking)! The tools they developed for this process have later become known as jailbreak tools like RedSn0w, Sn0wBreeze, PwnageTools etc. The main function of these tools was to install third party apps and tweaks on jailbroken devices. The jailbreaks were based on different processes, depending on the approach used by developers. Some of these were rooting, bootloader based jailbreaks and a number of other processes. The jailbreak is generally speaking easy and safe if you know what you are doing, but the various approaches and ensuing results are somewhat different.
Some actions after the jailbreak were more or less difficult, so for example it isn’t as easy to upgrade the device firmware after the jailbreak without removing the jailbreak completely. Of course: you can upgrade the device but you need to use the so called custom firmware upgrade option. This involves a process where you use the jailbreak tool to create a custom firmware which is afterwards loaded onto the device.

Saurik’s whole comment is an interesting read, and you can check it out in its whole length on the US Copyright office website. Two years ago, US courts ruled out that jailbreaking is indeed legal, but the decision could expire this year. If for some unknown reason the Copyright office does not confirm the legality of jailbreaking, the decision could again become used against people deciding to jailbreak their own devices.
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Facebook For iPad Now Available

TechCrunch discovered that the new version of Facebook for iPhone app also has the code necessary to execute the soon to be released Facebook for iPad app. Last month the New York Times reported that the release of the official Facebook for iPad app was imminent but there hasn’t been any further information. Now you can install this app on your iPad right now. You do need to have a jailbroken iPad for it to work and of course you do this at your own risk.

The first thing you need to do is download and install the Facebook for iPhone app on your iPad and you can get this at the App Store. Next you need to install iFile on your iPad you will find this by searching on Cydia. Next you need to open iFile. Go to Applications then Facebook then Facebook.app. You will find a file that is called Info.plist which you need to open and then tap on Property List Viewer.

After this you need to scroll down until you find the string of text that reads UIDeviceFamily. Tap on this. In the upper right corner of the screen you should notice a ticket system. The default setting for this is 1 and you need to change it to 2. Once you change the setting go back to your home screen and then reboot your iPad.
That’s it, when you run the Facebook app it will now start the soon to be released official Facebook for iPad app.
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Jailbreak Me 3.0 Coming Soon For iPad 2?

This is down to the new Apple A5 processor based architecture that is being used in the iPad 2 and it seems to be proving rather difficult to jailbreak. The Limera1n exploit which worked on A4 based iOS devices just doesn’t work on the new A5 based system that the iPad 2 is running.

iPhone dev Comex’s Jailbreak Me took which worked on an userland exploit doesn’t work either but there looks like there might be some development planned. iPhone dev Comex updated the website for Jailbreak Me and the updated page according to Comex is a tease. The page shows a photo of a signboard which says PDF. This could mean that a potential PDF based exploit could be on the cards but for which iOS devices and which iOS version is the question.

These teases are supposed to arouse hope and curiosity are we are all hoping that the new Jailbreak Me 3.0 will be an untethered jailbreak for the iPad 2 as well as all other iOS devices that are using iOS 5. Comex’s tweets don’t give us any hints either so it is all just a matter of waiting now. Let’s hope he is working on a jailbreak for the A5 processor and the iPad 2.

On another note, iOS 5 is to be released this autumn and there is going to be a lot to look forward to according to the official features that have been released. We wonder if Comex should save his new browser based jailbreak for the iOS 5? What do you think?
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iCloud Available In Beta Now

Anyone who has a MobileMe account should be aware of the fact that this will no longer be available from the 30th of June 2012. All those who have an account have had their service automatically extended until June 30th 2012 at no additional cost but after that it will no longer be available.

Apple’s iCloud will be available in the autumn and will be free for iOS 5 and OS X Lion users. When users sign up for iCloud they will be able to keep their me.com or mac.com email addresses and move their MobileMe mail, contacts, calendars and bookmarks to the new service.

iCloud includes all the features that were previously available in MobileMe along with some additions too. These additions include online apps such as the online contacts and mail apps which have been written from scratch taking into account everything that was learned from MobileMe.

iCloud also has heavily enhanced synching. With iCloud important files such as documents and pictures can now be synced across different devices. iWork is also available which will allow users to edit documents over this service and view the changes in real time.

iCloud will also allow data such as settings, books, pictures, video and even Apps to be backup up and shown across all your devices too. iTunes is also available and this service will allow any newly purchased content to be automatically synced over the air to up to 10 devices. For your already purchased content you will have the option to download each song, app or book individually.

iCloud will be made available this autumn and it is going to be completely free. There is a 5GB limit and purchased items and Photo Steam won’t add to this. Whether this service will success or not is yet to be seen but it sounds promising.
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What’s New With iOS 5 Beta 2

The first thing we noticed was the wireless synch which is now live in Beta 2. This is great because now all users have to do is plug in their device once and set it up through iTunes to sync it and then when you device is synching you will see an icon appearing on the iOS status bar.


The lock screen design in Beta 2 is also slightly different. The notifications are now more prominent on the lock screen and there is a pull down menu allowing users to access other notifications and take action on them.


There is also an enhancement for those who like to do tasks in landscape mode. In previous versions text was almost invisible when the keyboard was enabled but now the virtual keyboard automatically slides out of the way whenever the text underneath is interacted with.


iOS 5 is due to be publically released to the general public in the autumn and there are some new devices anticipated too. iOS 5 has brought several improvements and Beta 2 has patched the vulnerability that allowed iOS 5 to be unlocked using a GEVEY Sim card. iOS 5 is currently only available to those who are registered with Apple. The video below will walk you through all that is new in iOS 5 Beta 2.

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How to Turn iPhone into an External Keyboard for iPad

Well we do know that an iPad can turn out to be an extremely multi-purpose device, but there are two uses that take on the rest of the uses head on – typing and web surfing! But more often than not, especially with the ones not used to of typing on a touch screen device, typing may become a hassle. In such a case, an external keyboard is desirable for your iPad. But if you already are a proud owner of an iPhone, along with the iPad, you do not need an external keyboard sort of accessory, ‘cause the combo of both these iDevices can do the magic! Special mentions to iPod touch here, which can also be used as an external keyboard for your iPad, instead of an iPhone.

So what’s the big deal? Do we need to jailbreak the iPad or iPhone/iPod touch first? The answer is no. All you need to do is download a simple app from the iTunes App Store on both the devices you wish to make a combo of, an iPad and an iPhone/iPod touch that is. Name of the app? External Keyboard – an app that actually makes use of the WiFi or Bluetooth as a connecting medium between the two iDevices and allows you to use all the languages offered on the iPhone/iPod touch that aren’t available on the iPad itself.

But then come the demerits. As mentioned earlier, the app needs to be running on both the devices you wish to make out a combo of. When you’re writing an email through this app, because of the reason that this app works as a web browser, you are only restricted to filling in the body of the email an don’t the rest of the smaller bits such as the To, From, Subject, etc fields, that still need to be filled using the original on-screen keyboard of iPad.

So yeah, that’s a bit of hassle and not everyone would be comfortable with such shortcomings. Nevertheless, the app is up for grabs, available for only $0.99. Not to forget, the app must be downloaded on both the devices you wish to use in pair. Here’s the iTunes App Store link to download the apps
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iPhone Air Mockup: Could this be the iPhone 5?

The iPhone and MacBook Air are perhaps two of Apple’s most bestselling products. So, why hasn’t Apple thought of a product that would offer the best of both worlds - the ultra slim, sleek design of MacBook Air and the gorgeous user interface of the iPhone? ‘iPhone Air’ would probably the most apt name for such a device. Though it is believed that Apple will begin shipping iPhone 5 in September, nobody knows what it would look like? Who knows the iPhone 5 might turn out to be modeled on the “iPhone Air” concept.


First things first, iPhone Air is purely a mockup concept created by Italian studio Ciccarese Design. These folks certainly let their imagination run wild and came up with mockups of the iPhone Air available in both black and white. In the past, several reports (such as the one from thisismynext.com) have indicated that the iPhone 5 would feature an edge-to-edge display as well as boasting a tapered, teardrop outer body design.


It’s widely believed that Apple will launch two totally distinct iPhones in September. One of them would be a low-cost variant modeled on the iPod Touch design. This device would be slimmer than the iPhone 4. Interestingly, the iPhone Air mockups demonstrate the same concept – a device thinner than the iPhone 4 and providing an edge-to-edge display. I, for one, am mighty impressed with the iPhone Air concept and I won’t be disappointed if the iPhone 5 is modeled along these lines.


In the past, Apple has done a terrific job of slimming down its products including the iPhone, iPad and Macbook. Therefore, a slimmer iPhone would be a norm rather than an exception in Apple’s future arsenal of products.


Of course, these are mere speculations and the iPhone 5 remains Apple’s best kept secret till date. The iPhone 4 leak saga brought a lot of bad press for the Cupertino giant, therefore it’s understandable that Apple is trying to keep the iPhone 5 under wraps.

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Everything You Need To Know About The New iOS 5

Notification Center – Apple has built a brand new notifications system for iOS 5 and this now displays all notifications at the top of the screen even during your games and on the lock screen. By sliding them down you will be able to view them. These notifications include missed calls, voice mail messages and app notifications.


Reminders – this new feature allows users to set different reminders for different times of the day. Using the geolocation support users can configure reminders to sent them a notification at certain times and in certain places.


Enhanced Safari – the iOS 5 browser now looks a lot more like the desktop version with a few extras of its own. Tabbed browsing is exactly the way it looks on Windows and Mac and the new Safari also has the Reader feature and users are able to bookmark content and send it to friends too.


Twitter Integration – the new iOS 5 has Twitter integration and this includes integration with the camera app.


New Mail Client – The iOS mail client has also been given an upgrade in iOS 5 and the app now supports draggable addresses and the ability to flag messages and search for them. You also have a dictionary lookup feature too.


iMessage – this is similar to iChat for iOS users and it allows you to send text messages, photos, videos and hold group conversations. This app also interacts with the notifications app.


Independence From Computers – In previous iOS versions users had to connect to a computer to set them up, update them or synch them. With iOS 5 this ends and users can upgrade their device over the air. There is also a new set up wizard for new devices so you can configure them without a desktop computer.


Lots more small additions – iOS 5 also includes a number of small improvements which includes direct game downloads in the Game Center, a new optional keyboard, Music App enhancements and an enhanced camera app.


If you are a developer and you have an iPhone 4 or 3GS, a 3rd or 4th generation iPod Touch or an iPad you can get iOS 5 from the Apple Developer Center for testing purposes.

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iPhone 5 To Have LED Indicator For Notifications

This sounds like a great idea and a flashing LED light would make is so much easier for users to see if anything needed their attention without having to touch their phones. iOS 5 was announced last month and this took notifications to a whole new level so this rumor is another great addition if it’s true.

The next generation iPhone which could be the iPhone 5 is due to be announced at Apple’s yearly music event and this will also include the new iPod and the final version of iOS 5. Many people are suggesting that Apple will focus on improving the next iPhone by increasing the camera size and adding a dual A5 process to give the phone a performance boost.

There are always rumors circulating when it comes to new Apple products and until the official unveiling we really can’t tell what the next generation iPhone will be like or the features it will have.
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iTunes 10.5 Beta 3 For Windows & Mac

iTunes 10.5 beta 3 is necessary if you wish to get your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch up to speed with iOS 5 beta 3 and iTunes 10.5 is the only way in which you can restore to the newest beta version of iOS 5.


In the previous beta versions of iTunes 10.5 and iOS 5 Wi-Fi sync was a feature that was enabled for all iOS devices and this allows users to synch their iDevices with their PC or Mac without having to attach any cables. The current beta version of iTunes 10.5 has fixed a number of bugs to make it more stable to run on both the PC and Mac.


As with the iOS 5 beta versions you have to be enrolled in Apple’s developer program to download the new iTunes 10.5 beta 3. The official release of iOS 5 and iTunes 10.5 will not be available to the public until the fall after both were announced in June at the WWDC. iOS 5 is a major release in terms of functionality and services especially when compared to the current iOS 4 version.
If you are a member of the Apple developers program you can download the new beta version of both iTunes and iOS 5 now and be some of the first people to get to see what these new releases really can do.

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Knockoff iPhone 5 Emerges In China

China is known for producing plenty of knockoff gadgets and the city of Shenzhen has now replicated the new iPhone 5. This may sound like great news to many but what you have to remember is that although they may produce a lot of fake gadgets, they come with terrible software so be warned.


According to many reports the iPhone 5 is due to be released later this year but it seems that Shenzhen couldn’t wait. According to GizChina.com the model that they have replicated does seem to follow the shape of the leaked iPhone 5 case designs and looks very similar to the leaked schematics which feature a curved design with the overall look being very similar to that of an iPhone 3GS.


The knockoff product does help people to visualize what the finished product will look like and according to rumors the new iPhone 5 will have a thinner profile, a larger screen and a larger home button. You can buy the knockoff iPhone with 64GB of memory and a java based OS for approximately $108.


If you want the real thing however we suggest that you wait until the official launch of Apple’s next generation iPhone which should be available in September or early October of this year.

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New Facebook Widget For iOS 5 Notification Center

This widget works along the same lines as the WeeTwitter widget but this time using Facebook. This new widget s available for download for free right now and if you would like to see your Facebook updates in your iOS 5 notification center and you have a jailbroken iPhone then this is for you.

This new WeeFacebook widget is the latest in a line of widgets that are being put together by developers to take advantage of the new notification centre that comes with iOS 5. Apple have yet to confirm that widgets will be available in the App store but we are sure they are aware of the possibilities and we sure to jump on the bandwagon.

If the WeeFacebook widget sounds good to you then you will need to have a jailbroken version of Apple’s iOS 5 beta in order to take advantage of it. These widgets are not available through Cydia so you will have to manually install them.

Below you will find details on how to self install these widgets.

The first thing you need to do is install MobileTerminal which you will find in Cydia and then set up iPhone Explorer on your pc. Once done, plug your device into your computer.

Next from your pc download the file from https://github.com/mgebele/WeeFacebookDeb and then run iPhone Explorer and copy and paste the file you have downloaded.

Next launch MobileTerminal and switch to administrator mode by typing login and then root. Next you have to enter your password which should be alpine unless you have changed it. Next enter the text below.
# /usr/bin/dpkg -i /var/mobile/com.manuelgebele.weefacebook_1.0.1-1_iphoneos-arm.deb

Once you restart your iPhone it will be complete. Remember if you want to use this widget you need to be running iOS 5 and a jailbreak.
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PhoneIt-iPad Lets You Make Calls From Your 3G iPad And Is Now Available

Here’s how to set it up on your iPad:


First of all you need to find your Serial Number. You can find this under System>General>About. This is your unique mobile identifier and you are going to need this to set up PhoneIt-ipad.


Next you need to buy PhoneIt-iPad and then insert your Serial Number when requested.


Next go to Cydia and add the following repository: http://apps.iphoneislam.com then locate PhoneIt-iPad and install it.


Once you have done this the tweak should work directly and you will be able to make calls and send SMS messages.


If the video that was posted last month is to be believed then this app should work really well but you should always think twice before giving out your unique Serial Number to a third party so be sure to use your own discretion here.


The PhoneIt-iPad tweak was developed by iPhoneIsland who also developed FaceIt3GS which is a software patch that allows iPhone 3GS users to use FaceTime which is legally restricted to iPhone 4, iPad 2 and iPod Touch 4G users.


If you plan on using PhoneIt-iPad you will need to jailbreak your device and it is important to note that this tweak will not work with iOS 5.

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Comex Releases Source Code For JailbreakMe 3.0

Comex is well known amongst the jailbreaking community and he is especially known for his JailbreakMe series of jailbreaking tools. The first version of this tool worked on iOS 1.1.1 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The second version worked on iOS 4.0 an all iOS devices and the third version was released just a couple of weeks ago.


JailbreakMe 3.0 which is codenamed Saffron works on all iOS devices that are running iOS 4.3.3. It uses a PDF exploit found in Mobile Safari along with some other magical techniques that makes this the fastest jailbreaking tool around. This is also the first tool that was able to jailbreak the iPad 2.


Comex has released the source code for Saffron so that other hackers will be able to go through it and create their own tools. As it currently stands, JailbreakMe 3.0 won’t jailbreak iOS 4.3.4 as Apple updated the iOS firmware to patch the exploit that Comex used in Jailbreak Me. If you are a hacker and you fancy taking a look at the Saffron source code to see if you can come up with another solution you can get it at GitHub.

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Next Apple iPhone To Launch In October

The report came from John Paczkowski of All Things D and he stated that according to his sources the next iPhone whether it be the iPhone 4S or the iPhone 5 will launch sometime in October of this year and not September as was previously thought. On the website All Things D you can read all about it and why the date has been changed from September to October.


With so many different reports circulating and rumored dates of September and October it really is getting very hard to predict when Apple will unveil the next generation iPhone and like most people out there I guess we really going to have to wait and that wait could be an additional 30 days if these new reports are to be believed.


We don’t even know for sure about the design of the next model as there are contradicting reports surrounding this too. Some say that the next iPhone will have an iPhone 4 like design whilst others suggest that the next generation iPhone will have a tapered curved design.


Again it is all really just speculation and until Apple decides to put us all out of our misery and unveil the product no one can be certain for sure. So whether it will be a September launch or an October launch no one really can say for sure all we can say is that the next generation iPhone will be launched sometime this year. If there are any further developments on this story we will be sure to let you know.

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iPhone 4 NFC DIY hack

Do desperately need to have NFC available with your iPhone 4? If your answer is yes, here is how to get it but keep in mind it is not for everybody. NFC stands for Near Field Communication and it’s main purpose is processing financial transactions by moving your iPhone near an NFC payment terminal. With this technology you wont need to bother yourself with pin numbers and other trivialities, just move your iPhone close to the terminal and your payment will be processed in a second without you needing to do anything else. NFC will most probably be a standard part of the next iPhone model, the iPhone 5.


At the time being, NFC is available only on a small number of Android devices, but with this hack you’ll be able to do the same with your beloved iPhone 4. For this to work you will need to have a credit card which supports the latest NFC technology. When you get the NFC credit card remove the iPhone 4 back cover, insert the credit card on the battery and afterwards carefully put the cover back on your iPhone.
Thats all, you can pay your StarBucks coffee with your NFC enabled iPhone 4. The glass back of your iPhone doesn’t block the NFC communications at all.


But really this hack isn’t something essential as there are not enough NFC terminals around to make it really useful. Could this damage the iPhone 4? We don’t think so. But any way you can show your friends which proud themselves that Android is better because of NFC that they aren’t completely right. It is as good a reason to hack your iPhone as there is. Anyway do let us know if you try this out.

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VirusBarrier The First Every iPhone AntiVirus Is Here

This new malware scanner for iOS devices has been developed by Intego and it is a new tool that will scan places where malware is likely to be stored. This includes scanning the dropbox folder, mail attachments and more within iOS. VirusBarrier is an on demand scanner and this means that it doesn’t run in the background so you will have to manually scan files from the app itself.


There has never really been a need for anti-malware on an iOS device because all software that runs on these devices has been reviewed by Apple. The only exception to this is if you have a jailbroken iDevice.


According to the developers of this app the main use is to prevent malware from going through these devices into computers at home or at work via email or remote locations such as MobileMe or Dropbox. VirusBarrier is equipped to detect Windows, Mac and Unix viruses and the virus definitions are updated on a regular basis. You can download the VirusBarrier app from the iOS App Store for just $2.99 for the year. After this license expires you can purchase an additional license for just $1.99 per year.


Whether or not you need to purchase this new app is entirely up to you but it can’t hurt to keep everything as safe as possible can it? What do you think, would you install VirusBarrier on your iDevice and do you think there is a need for it?

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Avoid iOS 4.3.5 If You Want Untethered Jailbreak

The warning was issued by @MuscleNerd who is a prominent member of the iPhone Dev Team and he advised jailbreakers to stay away from the iOS 4.3.5 update on his Twitter account.


The new iOS 4.3.5 came as a surprise for so many people especially when you consider that iOS 5 is being developed and due for release early in the Fall. iOS 4.3.5 update was issued and includes a fix for a security issue when validating certificates but not much else was changed as far as we know.


There is no untethered jailbreak available and there might not be seeing as though iOS 5 is fast approaching. If you do want a jailbreak you can still get a tethered jailbreak using Redsn0w. With the tethered jailbreak you are required to plug your device into a computer running Redsn0w every time it starts up in order to boot it into jailbroken state and this can be a pain.


As for untethered jailbreaks it is suspected that the jailbreaking community might not want to expose any more vulnerabilities in the iOS code at the moment as they would be fixed in iOS 5. If this is the case it will mean that jailbreaking iOS 5 will be easier and it will happen much quicker when it is released. For the time being users are urged to stick with iOS 4.3.3 or earlier and not to upgrade if they want to keep their untethered jailbreaks.

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Apple To Release iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 Together

Whitmore also went on to state that Apple may actually be trying to capitalize on struggling smartphone platfors such as Blackberry, Nokia and RIMM in a bid to win over a different range of customers.


The iPhone 5 is set to be the direct successor to the iPhone 4 with the iPhone 4S meeting the needs of the lower end customers. It is thought that the iPhone 4S will be a prepaid cell phone priced at $350 with plans that are similar to the ones found on the iPad today. This will allow users to pay for the data or calls that they require when they need them.


We really have no way of verifying what Whitmore is reporting and this is just more speculation to add to the speculation that we have already seen about Apple’s next generation iPhone.


Over the last few months we have seen numerous reports about the new iPhone so I guess we really will have to wait and see whether Apple do release two new iPhone models in September. What do you think of having a pre-pay iPhone? Would you be interested in purchasing a commitment free iPhone?

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