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Apple Mobile Devices Cleared For Use On US Military Networks

Posted by timothy on from the siri-what's-the-best-way-to-launch-a-nuclear-missile? dept.

puddingebola writes with this excerpt from a Bloomberg report: "The Pentagon cleared Apple Inc. (AAPL) devices for use on its networks, setting the stage for the maker of iPhones and iPads to compete with Samsung Electronics Co. and BlackBerry for military sales. The Defense Department said in a statement [Friday] that it has approved the use of Cupertino, California-based Apple's products running a version of the iOS 6 mobile platform. The decision eventually may spur a three-way fight for a market long dominated by Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry.'" Also, Apple devices are best for uploading viruses to alien craft.

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  1. Re:so what does IOS 6 military have over by click2005 · · Score: 5, Funny

    It comes with drone control & angry osama apps.

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  2. whats that on your website soldier by decora · · Score: 4, Funny

    "a peace symbol sir"

    a peace symbol? but dont you sell to the military?

    "yes sir"

    what are you trying to say soldier?

    "something about the duality of man sir"

  3. Re:Phase 2 Complete by ColdWetDog · · Score: 1, Funny

    With iOS? Good luck with that.

    Daylight Savings Time and whammo! No Skynet.

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  4. Re:Turn your rounded corner key, sir! by binarylarry · · Score: 5, Funny

    God damn it Siri, I said Call Luke Mostow not Nuke Moscow!

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