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May 2, 2014

#1363: xkcd Phone explain

xkcd Phone

[An image of a smartphone standing up with a small dot on the side and a single button at the bottom. Many labels are pointing to different parts of it. Clockwise from the top left they read:]

Runs custom blend of Android and iOS

Simulates alternative speed of light (default: 100 miles per hour) and adjusts clock as phone accelerates

Wireless

Accelerometer detects when phone is in free fall and makes it scream

When exposed to light, phone says “Hi!”

FlightAware partnership: Makes airplane noise when flights pass overhead

Realistic case

Clear screen

Side-facing camera

Introducing

The xkcd Phone

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