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Apple preps iOS social tool for muties

Software in alpha, Johnny?

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Apple is investigating ways to make its iPhone more appealing to mutants.

An Apple patent application posted recently describes a new 'find me a friend' social networking technology aimed at the genetically wounded.

Apple social network patent

How else to explain the presence of a being with ill-matched eyes, missing nose and an ear on his or her chest?

The creature's handle: 'Sam I am'. Sam, of course, stands for 'Strontium Affected Mutation'.

Middenface McNulty was not available for comment. ®

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