iPhone 3G To Boost... Porn Industry??

Edward Kirk · June 23rd, 2008, 11:40 PM

It's well-known that Apple has a habit of making waves in industries with their revolutionary products, and the iPhone is proving to be a prime example of this (See 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). However, according to Time, there is one market the iPhone 3G will benefit that analysts and industry leaders probably wouldn't have guessed...

...pornography.

It does make sense. The iPhone's large screen is ideal for viewing both photo and video content, it comes with a full-featured browser, and it handles viewing videos on the web (provided they aren't Flash) better than most devices. Add to that the fact that the iPhone can fit in your pocket and go with you anywhere.

Whether it's because the device is so well-known or the practice is simply so prevalent, some websites peddling the perverted porn have even launched iPhone-formatted versions of their sites. "There are a few hundred iPhone porn sites now in use," says the VP of business development at AVN Media Network, Farley Cahen. Meanwhile, Google Trends shows high use of the search term "iPhone porn."

It is said that producers are also gearing up for the launch of the iPhone 3G, which will make it easier to download videos while not near a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Apple does not condone "iPhone pornography", according to Apple spokeswoman Jennifer Bowcock, but unfortunately they acknowledge the fact that they cannot stop everyone from accessing it in some means in Safari. However, the new 2.0 firmware will place Parental Controls on the device, allowing parents more control over what their child is able to access. Nonetheless, the possibility remains that a parent may not known enough to do so, or that children could possibly circumvent these restrictions somehow.

[via Time]

Headblade · **Woohoo Porn!** - June 24th, 2008, 12:25 AM #2

Since the day I stood in line for the iphone launch, my iPhone has been used for at least 50% porn, be it iPod video, or the Photos App, or Safari! I'm actually waiting for a 32gb version before I upgrade to the 3g iPhone because mine won't hold enough porn! Seriously, I like porn a lot. Cheers!

JohnMiller · June 24th, 2008, 01:05 AM #3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Headblade

Since the day I stood in line for the iphone launch, my iPhone has been used for at least 50% porn, be it iPod video, or the Photos App, or Safari! I'm actually waiting for a 32gb version before I upgrade to the 3g iPhone because mine won't hold enough porn! Seriously, I like porn a lot. Cheers!

hahahahhahahahah that is terrible.

Zak Reiter · June 24th, 2008, 01:37 AM #4

I've got to admit, I laughed when I saw the title of this. I saw it coming since the touch screen was even mentioned [I blame that on being a man, anyhow].

I'm surprised you wrote a story on it, Ed. [=

June 24th, 2008, 04:10 AM

Anyone could understand photos and videos. Anybody figuring out a way to integrate porn and the touch-screen technology? You know what I'm talking about. That'd be hawt.

eclipse · **3G equals more Porn** - June 25th, 2008, 02:55 AM #6

hell yeah broadband downloads anywhere anytime of Porn lol

blt5309 · June 25th, 2008, 04:05 PM #7

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnMiller

hahahahhahahahah that is terrible.

WOW 50% If you get the new 16gb iphone you could have 8gb of porn and still have room for you contacts, music, and videos. LOL

Headblade · June 25th, 2008, 06:52 PM #8

Quote:

Originally Posted by blt5309

WOW 50% If you get the new 16gb iphone you could have 8gb of porn and still have room for you contacts, music, and videos. LOL

What are these contacts, etc, you are referring to?

iswenson · **Lol** - July 14th, 2008, 09:30 PM #9

hahahaha. touchscreen porn.

it would make sense, on a faster network you can view more porn in less time.

Thomas Ventimiglia Guest Posts: n/a	Man that sound encoded verification was weird - June 24th, 2008, 04:10 AM #5
Thomas Ventimiglia Guest Posts: n/a	Anyone could understand photos and videos. Anybody figuring out a way to integrate porn and the touch-screen technology? You know what I'm talking about. That'd be hawt.

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Edward Kirk WrAdminterizer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,084 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	iPhone 3G To Boost... Porn Industry?? - June 23rd, 2008, 11:40 PM #1
	<script language="JavaScript" src="http://adserver1.backbeatmedia.com/servlet/ajrotator/13894/222/viewJScript?pool=13886&type=3158&pos=20&zone=5000"></script> It's well-known that Apple has a habit of making waves in industries with their revolutionary products, and the iPhone is proving to be a prime example of this (See 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). However, according to Time, there is one market the iPhone 3G will benefit that analysts and industry leaders probably wouldn't have guessed... ...pornography. It does make sense. The iPhone's large screen is ideal for viewing both photo and video content, it comes with a full-featured browser, and it handles viewing videos on the web (provided they aren't Flash) better than most devices. Add to that the fact that the iPhone can fit in your pocket and go with you anywhere. Whether it's because the device is so well-known or the practice is simply so prevalent, some websites peddling the perverted porn have even launched iPhone-formatted versions of their sites. "There are a few hundred iPhone porn sites now in use," says the VP of business development at AVN Media Network, Farley Cahen. Meanwhile, Google Trends shows high use of the search term "iPhone porn." It is said that producers are also gearing up for the launch of the iPhone 3G, which will make it easier to download videos while not near a Wi-Fi hotspot. Apple does not condone "iPhone pornography", according to Apple spokeswoman Jennifer Bowcock, but unfortunately they acknowledge the fact that they cannot stop everyone from accessing it in some means in Safari. However, the new 2.0 firmware will place Parental Controls on the device, allowing parents more control over what their child is able to access. Nonetheless, the possibility remains that a parent may not known enough to do so, or that children could possibly circumvent these restrictions somehow. [via Time] __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: iPhone 3G 16GB White iPhone Version: 3.0 Computer & OS: MacBook Pro 15", Mac OS X 10.5.4 Twitter

Headblade iPA Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Woohoo Porn! - June 24th, 2008, 12:25 AM #2
	Since the day I stood in line for the iphone launch, my iPhone has been used for at least 50% porn, be it iPod video, or the Photos App, or Safari! I'm actually waiting for a 32gb version before I upgrade to the 3g iPhone because mine won't hold enough porn! Seriously, I like porn a lot. Cheers!

Zak Reiter Forum Ninja Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Killanoise! Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	June 24th, 2008, 01:37 AM #4
	I've got to admit, I laughed when I saw the title of this. I saw it coming since the touch screen was even mentioned [I blame that on being a man, anyhow]. I'm surprised you wrote a story on it, Ed. [=

eclipse iPA Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	3G equals more Porn - June 25th, 2008, 02:55 AM #6
	hell yeah broadband downloads anywhere anytime of Porn lol

iswenson Forum Ninja Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lol - July 14th, 2008, 09:30 PM #9
	hahahaha. touchscreen porn. it would make sense, on a faster network you can view more porn in less time.