April Fool's Day: April 1, 2005

MacRumors · Apr 1, 2005, 03:59 AM

Today is April Fool's Day so be wary of hoaxes and practical jokes, especially at news sites.Despite the date, rumors that Mac OS X Tiger will be announced today have not changed.Real announcements are sometimes made on April Fool's Day, such as Google's announcement of Gmail last year. Apple Computer itself was founded on April 1, 1976, with today being its 29th birthday.However, even respected web sites sometimes post humorous or misleading stories in recognition of the April Fool's tradition, so be especially cautious about the accuracy of news you hear today.

Damien · Apr 1, 2005, 04:01 AM

hehehe

I bet this is an April fools joke as well! Yes, An evil plan between you and think secret to dismiss a real bit of news!

FREE APPLE COMPUTERS FOR EVERYONE WHEN YOU BUY TIGER!

WEHEY!

iJaz · Apr 1, 2005, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Macrumors

Apple Computer itself was founded on April 1, 1976, with today being its 29th birthday.

Happy birthday Apple!

mo0805 · Apr 1, 2005, 04:06 AM

happy 29th, apple!

although we all hope you give US a present today!

solvs · Apr 1, 2005, 04:09 AM

Is this why I'm a Coxswain?

BTW, what the heck is a Coxswain?

BakedBeans · Apr 1, 2005, 04:13 AM

a free tiger when you buy 10.4!!!!!!

Sun Baked · Apr 1, 2005, 04:14 AM

See, this day is an Apple tradition.

minimax · Apr 1, 2005, 04:15 AM

I don't buy this. It should be on page 2.

MirrorMan · Apr 1, 2005, 04:15 AM

At what time (GMT) may we expect to hear any news, if there is any?

Balin64 · Apr 1, 2005, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by solvs

Is this why I'm a Coxswain?

BTW, what the heck is a Coxswain?

It's the (preferably) light person calling out sync oders to a Crew crew, as in rowing.

Doctor Q · Apr 1, 2005, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MirrorMan

At what time (GMT) may we expect to hear any news, if there is any?

If you mean news of Tiger, it would most likely be early morning to mid-day in U.S. east coast time, based on previous announcements. But there's no guarantee.

Balin64 · Apr 1, 2005, 04:21 AM

I work with a bunch of clowns and bafoons. Every day is April Fool's. If Tiger ship date is announced today, it will make it all better. In the mean time, WHERE are the Wenches in the ranking system?

MirrorMan · Apr 1, 2005, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Q

If you mean news of Tiger, it would most likely be early morning to mid-day in U.S. east coast time, based on previous announcements. But there's no guarantee.

So, I guess that would be about 1600-1800 GMT ?

johnnyjibbs · Apr 1, 2005, 04:26 AM

How are we going to know if any Tiger annoucement is a fool's joke or not?

John Rivers · Apr 1, 2005, 04:27 AM

I think it's quite clear that Apple is using the person who posted the Tiger intro video as a pawn to distract attention from the REAL news that they are releasing Powerbook G5s.

Seriously...really...my neighbor told me...it's gotta be true...

liketom · Apr 1, 2005, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnyjibbs

How are we going to know if any Tiger annoucement is a fool's joke or not?

you will be either able to pre-order it or there will be a counting down ticker on the homepage of apple.com

sw1tcher · Apr 1, 2005, 04:30 AM

So I guess that means that the story over at ThinkSecret about Apple releasing a dual G5 PowerBook on Tuesday is a hoax then.

liketom · Apr 1, 2005, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by John Rivers

I think it's quite clear that Apple is using the person who posted the Tiger intro video as a pawn to distract attention from the REAL news that they are releasing Powerbook G5s.

Seriously...really...my neighbor told me...it's gotta be true...

never really thought of myself as a pawn before ? more of a knight

Zaty · Apr 1, 2005, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MirrorMan

At what time (GMT) may we expect to hear any news, if there is any?

I guess the stores will go down at the usual time which usually happens at 12.15 GMT (if on standard time, which I think is still true for the US) for worldwide stores and about half an hour later for the US stores.

sw1tcher · Apr 1, 2005, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by liketom

you will be either able to pre-order it or there will be a counting down ticker on the homepage of apple.com

But you can already pre-order Tiger through Amazon.com now.

Apple!Freak · Apr 1, 2005, 04:34 AM

Guys, want to hear something fairly funny? PodGear just introduced a product called the PodShave for the iPod. It's a shaver that attaches to the top of your iPod. *Holding in laughter*

R.Youden · Apr 1, 2005, 04:37 AM

I was in my local Apple store yesterday and say a big box with the words "Apple promotion display - follow instructions carefully" on the side.

Nermal · Apr 1, 2005, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sw1tcher

But you can already pre-order Tiger through Amazon.com now.

And soon you'll be able to preorder it from the Apple Store

raggedjimmi · Apr 1, 2005, 04:41 AM

well todays judgement day. thankfully im going to be glued to my machine all day to finish off some coursework, but this will probably be the longest time i leave apple.com open

and if its not out today i won't be too bothered, got a nice tea tonight

*crosses fingers*

bigdz68 · Apr 1, 2005, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nermal

And soon you'll be able to preorder it from the Apple Store

And that is better for us students out there since we get a huge price break! Cant wait! ;D

Apr 1, 2005, 03:59 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	April Fool's Day: April 1, 2005 Today is April Fool's Day so be wary of hoaxes and practical jokes, especially at news sites.Despite the date, rumors that Mac OS X Tiger will be announced today have not changed.Real announcements are sometimes made on April Fool's Day, such as Google's announcement of Gmail last year. Apple Computer itself was founded on April 1, 1976, with today being its 29th birthday.However, even respected web sites sometimes post humorous or misleading stories in recognition of the April Fool's tradition, so be especially cautious about the accuracy of news you hear today.

Apr 1, 2005, 04:09 AM	#5
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Apr 1, 2005, 04:15 AM	#9
MirrorMan macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin	What time? At what time (GMT) may we expect to hear any news, if there is any?

Apr 1, 2005, 04:21 AM	#12
Balin64 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a Mauve Dream	April Fools... What a Drag I work with a bunch of clowns and bafoons. Every day is April Fool's. If Tiger ship date is announced today, it will make it all better. In the mean time, WHERE are the Wenches in the ranking system? __________________ The Sun has wept Rose in the shell of your ear... And Man has bled back at your sovereign side. -Rimbaud

Apr 1, 2005, 04:01 AM	#2
Damien macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canterbury	hehehe I bet this is an April fools joke as well! Yes, An evil plan between you and think secret to dismiss a real bit of news! FREE APPLE COMPUTERS FOR EVERYONE WHEN YOU BUY TIGER! WEHEY!

Apr 1, 2005, 04:06 AM	#4
mo0805 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: minneapolis, minnesota	happy 29th, apple! although we all hope you give US a present today!

Apr 1, 2005, 04:13 AM	#6
BakedBeans Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: What's Your Favorite Posish	a free tiger when you buy 10.4!!!!!!

Apr 1, 2005, 04:15 AM	#8
minimax Banned Join Date: Feb 2005	I don't buy this. It should be on page 2.

Apr 1, 2005, 04:26 AM	#14
johnnyjibbs macrumors 68030 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London, UK	How are we going to know if any Tiger annoucement is a fool's joke or not? __________________ johngriffithsapps.com - Get It Done! \| Grocery Checkout 15" MBP, iPhone 3G, 12" PB, iPod 4G, iPod shuffle

Apr 1, 2005, 04:27 AM	#15
John Rivers macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2004	Hot News! I think it's quite clear that Apple is using the person who posted the Tiger intro video as a pawn to distract attention from the REAL news that they are releasing Powerbook G5s. Seriously...really...my neighbor told me...it's gotta be true...

Apr 1, 2005, 04:30 AM	#17
sw1tcher macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles	So I guess that means that the story over at ThinkSecret about Apple releasing a dual G5 PowerBook on Tuesday is a hoax then.

Apr 1, 2005, 04:34 AM	#21
Apple!Freak Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Coast	Guys, want to hear something fairly funny? PodGear just introduced a product called the PodShave for the iPod. It's a shaver that attaches to the top of your iPod. Holding in laughter

Apr 1, 2005, 04:37 AM	#22
R.Youden macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2005	I was in my local Apple store yesterday and say a big box with the words "Apple promotion display - follow instructions carefully" on the side.

Apr 1, 2005, 04:41 AM	#24
raggedjimmi macrumors 604 Join Date: Jan 2005	well todays judgement day. thankfully im going to be glued to my machine all day to finish off some coursework, but this will probably be the longest time i leave apple.com open and if its not out today i won't be too bothered, got a nice tea tonight crosses fingers __________________ www.bossbaddie.com

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