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Gummy and Uncookable Fake Chicken Wings Found in China

Kevin Chen, Sep 11, 2012 1:04 PM, 5,147 views, 1 Comment »,

There are plenty of fake products from China. We’ve seen manufactured fake eggs, melamine-tainted milk powder, electronics and even fake Apple Stores. So what more could they possibly come up with ? Answer: Uncookable chicken wings. China reported that fake chicken wings were available for purchase in street markets. The colors, texture and appearance of the chicken wings were no different from the real chicken wings and unless you’re a food expert, you can’t find the differences …

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Here’s a Really Really Fake iPhone 5 Launch Event in China (Video)

Herman Lai, Sep 11, 2012 10:54 AM, 6,036 views, 1 Comment »,

Lots of Chinese are crazy Apple fanboys. After we have seen the edible iPhone 5 and the Goophone i5, here comes a SUPER fake iPhone 5 launch event, before the actual announcement and it is hilarious. We don’t have time to add on some English subtitles, but you should probably understand what the video trying to express after watching it. One super new function for the iPhone 5, it can take naked pictures … LOL !

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The Chinese Make Their Own iPhone 5: The Goophone i5 (video)

Chris Chang, Aug 29, 2012 7:14 PM, 6,974 views, 1 Comment »,

What’s this? Appearing on its Chinese forum, ahead of Apple’s special event on Sept. 12, Chinese company Goophone is able to “knock off” Apple’s upcoming sixth-generation iPhone based on renderings and leaks, and they present us the Goophone i5, featuring the new two-tone metal back design of the new iPhone. More photos after the break, and a never-before-seen video showing the production line of the Goophone.

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Who Is This Fake Meizu MX Going to Fool?

Chris Chang, Aug 29, 2012 2:14 AM, 859 views, 1 Comment »,

After seeing the fake Xiaomi Phone, I was pretty much prepared to see a knockoff of Meizu MX. Well, this is it, a lame Chinese knockoff phone that looks similar to the Meizu MX in appearance, only a bit smaller. Two more photos after the jump.

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A Lighter Featuring Steve Jobs, Apple and iPhone May Upset Apple Fanboys

Chris Chang, Aug 28, 2012 5:02 PM, 598 views, 1 Comment »,

As hard as it is to believe, what you’re looking at is a cheap plastic lighter featuring a big red Apple logo and an iPhone image with Steve Jobs wallpaper. The verdict? It’s still just a hunk of cheap plastic you use to fire up a smoke.

Knock-off Manufacturers Rebrand Themselves in China’s Smartphone Market

Star Chang, Aug 15, 2012 7:02 PM, 2,112 views, 1 Comment »,

After experiencing a major sales drop, the Chinese makers of counterfeit cell phones, commonly known as “shanzhai” phones, are now making a return in China market, focus on producing budget smartphones under their own brand names. Stores for these new brands are first appearing in Huaqiangbei, a well-known consumer electronics market in Shenzhen. Last year, Taiwan chip maker MediaTek rolled out high‐performance and low cost integrated chips, the move has prompted many shanzhai phone manufacturers to switch to the production of smartphones …

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The Making of Fake Batteries for Cell Phones

Timothy Sin, Aug 10, 2012 12:13 PM, 1,840 views, Got something to say ?,

Ever had a hard time looking for a replacement battery for your phone? What if we tell you that there are shops that can make a battery to fit your phone in merely 5 minutes (and charge cheaply) ? In one of Beijing’s busiest district you will find plenty of this type of knockoff batteries makers, waiting for your business.

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New iPhone Knockoff Shows Bigger Screen, Looks Like A Bigger iPod touch (update: video!)

Chris Chang, Aug 2, 2012 7:57 AM, 4,842 views, 4 Comments »,

Apple’s next generation iPhone is almost here. We hear. Actually, we’re hearing a whole lot lately. Today, the Chinese knockoff makers managed to grab the opportunity to introduce their next-gen iPhone knockoff before Apple does. It has a bigger screen than Apple’s iPhone, and it looks like an iPod touch with a curved back form factor. Looks really awesome. More photos after the break.

UPDATE: Hands-on video!

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China Provides Fake Nike Clothing for Egyptian Team in London Olympics

Star Chang, Jul 29, 2012 1:29 AM, 6,582 views, 8 Comments »,

Almost all teams participating in the 2012 London Olympics will receive sponsorship of sporting goods. However the Egyptian team did not. Nike clothing and backpack for Egyptian athletes’ are all fake. The knock-off products have Nike logos but with Adidas zippers. The Egyptian Olympic Committee said in an interview that they had bought the clothing from a Nike agent, and all Nike products in the Egyptian’s market are made in China. All clothing have the same logo, they just can’t tell which are the counterfeit one …

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