15 Fun and Freaky iPhone Mods

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15 Fun and Freaky iPhone Mods These modifications of various Apple mobile devices reflect impressive amounts of ingenuity, skill, and--in some instances--leisure time. Share: Windows Phone 7: The Genius of Tiles and Hubs Microsoft's unique and innovative Windows Phone 7 interface breaks the traditional mold and changes the way users experience the smartphone. Share: iPhone 4 Launched Into Space With Weather Balloon Father and son team send an Iphone 4 into space and retrieve it once it lands 30 miles away using the phone's GPS tracking technology. Share: Windows Phone 7's Bogus 'Too Late' Problem Microsoft is late to the party, but after further consideration, I don't buy the idea that tardiness destroys Windows Phone 7's chances of success. Share: Mobile Phone Bill Shock: FCC, Carriers Face Off If your wireless bill spiked by more than $18,000 one month, would you think that was a "trivial" issue? Of course, not. 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