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Chinese 'Apple Peel' Turns iPods Into iPhones

Posted by timothy on from the cheap-data-is-the-key dept.

angry tapir writes "The Apple Peel 520, a Chinese-developed product that drew the media's attention for being able to turn an iPod Touch into an iPhone-like device, is coming to America. The add-on device, which just went on sale in China, has been billed as a more affordable option for users wanting to get their hands on an iPhone, but lacking the budget."

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  1. I can do better then that! by Kenja · · Score: 1, Funny

    By duct-taping my Android phone to my iPod I can add the ability to run Droid apps to my Apple iOS product!

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    "Have you ever thought about just turning off the TV, sitting down with your kids, and hitting them?"
    1. Re:I can do better then that! by WarJolt · · Score: 1, Funny

      I call it an iDroid....

  2. Re:I hear lawyers licking their chops... by jonaskoelker · · Score: 2, Funny

    China values imitation much more than the USA does.