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The FBI recently released its file on Steve Jobs, and surprisingly enough, the former Apple CEO "was considered for a 'sensitive position' in the Bush I White House back in 1991; it also contains results of an investigation into a 1985 bomb threat against Jobs." Continue reading for the news report.

Several individuals questioned Mr. Jobs' honesty stating that Mr. Jobs will twist the truth and distort reality in order to achieve his goals. They also commented that, in the past, Mr. Jobs was not supportive of [redacted] (the mother of his child born out of wedlock) and their daughter; however, recently has become supportive.

Called the Apple Quicktake, this digital camera features a 32-megapixel CMOS sensor, sound-canceling microphone, HD video recording, voice control, and the world's first rotating camera lens. No word yet on pricing or availability. Click here to see more. Continue reading to see the official "I'm On a Mac" music video.

The "Eyefocus+" in video mode can target the person by reproducing the effect of the human eye, (the camera lens can be rotated a few millimeters to the left and right as human eyes to capture more images) creating an unprecedented focus effect. There are different modes, such as slow motion video, 3D panorama mode, HDR, the burst mode at 60 frames per second, image stabilization, smile detection and tracking of the eyes, never to lose the only right time, anti blur mode, most advanced in the world.

Today, Apple reported earnings of $13.06-billion net profit for Q1 2012, They sold "37.04 million iPhones in the first quarter of its fiscal year (which began last October), up 128 percent from the same sales period last year." In related news, continue reading for a video tour of Apple's new Grand Central store.

Apple specifically attributed its overall handset success to the release of the 4S, trumpeting the charming effect Siri has had on consumers. To boot, Sprint began selling iPhones with the launch of the 4S, adding a third major carrier to Apple's smartphone sales effort.

Ever wonder if an Apple iPad 2 could survive a 100,000-foot fall from space? Well, wonder no more as "G-Form wanted to demonstrate how well their Extreme Edge sleeve protects the iPad, so they hooked one up to a weather balloon, and sent it up 100,000 feet to the edge of space." Video after the break.

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File this under: iPad 2 cases for geeks. Unlike the others, this iPad case looks like an actual book cover, The Neverending Story to be exact. For those who prefer something slightly more geeky, be sure to check out this Etch A Sketch iPad 2 case. Click here to see more WINS, courtesy of HackedIRL.com. Continue reading to see what droplet collisions at 5000fps looks like.

Measuring 12-inches in height, this Steve Jobs action figure is unlike any other because it includes "New Balance shoes, Levi's jeans, different hands and a keynote background." Click here for more pictures. Continue reading to see an internal Apple parody of Ghostbusters.

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Protecting your iPad 2 is one thing, doing it in style, is another. These cases aim for the latter, combining both form and function into one cool package. For starters, there are the stormtrooper and Super Mario Bros. ones above. Continue reading to see them all.

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File this under: crazy Apple products we're glad don't exist. If Apple released a simple box, without packing any technology inside, this is what its product page might look like, according to Scoopertino. Click here to see more of today's most popular images, courtesy of Imgur.com. Continue reading for a video of a puppy Christmas.

Apple is best known for their line of cell phones and computers, but also for their minimalist approach to design. The latter has caused fans and haters alike to create some interesting spoofs of their products, and they include Futurama's eyePhone (above). Continue reading to see more.

Stuart Hughes has done it again, and this time, they've unveiled the $9.4-million iPhone 4S Elite Gold, which is touted as the world's most expensive phone. Its main "bezel is handmade from rose with approx 500 individual flawless diamonds which total over 100ct [and] the rear section is formed using 24ct gold with the added touch of its 24ct gold Apple logo and 53 diamonds." Continue reading to see the solid platinum chest the phone comes in.