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So Apple stole imgur's loading icon?
Mar 9, 2015 8:13 PM
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Beelsebooob
That's not a loading icon - that's your fitness status.
cptjackawesome
Wait...so Apple took someone else's idea and integrated it into their product without giving credit?
napsmear
Lunch with Ken eh?
HorrorWrestling
This legit made me laugh loudly at work. Thanks for that.
AmorphousPorpous
TO WAR
NotAHydraAgentMoveAlong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BIdy2fQK5I
skimdisco
Its time for someone to take Apple down a peg, and that someone is imgur.
Cassiraa
To be fair, http://imgur.com/3onczF3 used it first.
ShiningNavi
yes but ours moves satisfyingly...
LittlePotte
@AntonChristensen
AntonChristensen
That guy
TheRedOnesTasteLikeBurning
Pfft this is Imgurs new loading icon
rymdfarare
That's part of their fitness tracker GUI. Each ring represents a different activity and for how long.
NonCottonCandy
Fixed http://imgur.com/jzxOaIq
raggingmuppet
Why do I have the urge to check the news?
iamthisguy247
Perfect. Imgur would have better luck suing Reuters than Apple.
smashpit
To avoid confusion, this is NOT the real one. This one has been shopped.
HiMyNameIsSimonAndItsBeen0DaysSinceILastImgured
Oh, wow, this is an example of a an image that looks completely different zoomed and un-zoomed, I had to check twice more to be sure.
HiMyNameIsSimonAndItsBeen0DaysSinceILastImgured
In the un-zoomed version it looks like a "swirl", zoomed it is clearly made of individual dots
MoonbyulBias
Wait... is this the real one?
raggingmuppet
That's the Reuters News Agency logo.
SherMattLockSmith
No
MoonbyulBias
Oh, okay thanks.
SherMattLockSmith
upload them to http://fotoforensics.com/upload-url.php and you can see the difference that shows the edit.
DVSBSTrD
And you can own it for the low, low price of $17,000!
flarrow
This just in: Apple claims other's ideas and concepts as their own.
ob32
This just in have you seen the new galaxy?
CertifiedTintinologist
This just in: People act like Apple is the only company that does this.
tipsylights12
That username tho..
captfeedback
pls
elfoe
looks like that might be a fancy clock face http://www.tuaw.com/2014/09/11/here-is-every-watch-face-shown-during-the-apple-watch-announceme/
phantasmaphilia
The fact that this is correct & towards the bottom leaves me disheartened. +1 fur da reel mvp
thefeev
It's an activity tracker:
MisterJP
that is tracking symbol of how much you moved during the day. each of those circles is supposed to fill up
MattCookie
Well it's not really Imgur's icon, it's the icon some dude created
Jettduh
It's loading icon... I've seen the same one in a lot of places. You guys cry about the most insignificant things.
freethelibrarians
It doesn't move like Imgur's does. It stops at exactly that spot every time. Here's another look:
cwhithit
Plot Twist: Apple owns imgur, iPhone app updated coincidence?
fartingpinetree
Can you copy right a loading icon
pancreas
Apple probably can
Beelsebooob
You can, but 1) That's not a loading icon, it's your daily activity status 2) Imgur's previous loading icon was ripped from OS X ;)
zuzak
Not this one. It's too simple, and is probably below the "threshold of originality" required.
Conradian
If you made it yes.
Vingdoloras
That's not a loading icon, that's their fitness info thingy.
IHadAMoustacheOnceThatWasAGoodTime
Tartine has bomb ass pastries.
IgnisErus
but a tartine isnt even a pastry, its just bread with a spread, like regular bread
IHadAMoustacheOnceThatWasAGoodTime
But Tartine Bakery in the Mission district of San Francisco has bomb ass pastries.
IgnisErus
but thats like naming a fish shop "the buther's shop"
IgnisErus
*butchers
IHadAMoustacheOnceThatWasAGoodTime
As long as the steak is good. I don't mind.
justletmesignupalready
The real crime here is that somebody gets an hour and a half for lunch!
ImAkuTheShapeShiftingMasterofDarkness
Poor guy. I make sure I get at least 2 hours for lunch every day
dposton70
People who can afford $17,000 don't have set lunch hours.
krauraurgg
Largely because they're expected to be working during that time.
youfoundmolly
It's not actually a loading sign at all. They're 3 rings to monitor physical activity
ThatOneDrunkDude
Look at this never even getting near the top because the truth is less exciting than a cringy Apple hate brigade.
lifeinmarveloustimes
if this is true this should be top comment
ChuckIHadADoubleBuurgerrr
it should be top comment.
lifeinmarveloustimes
imgur overreacting then
youfoundmolly
It is very true! I had to check out this $10k watch everyone was talking about and this was one of the features
saiboogu
More like, Imgur & Apple both thought it'd be brilliant to animate Seagate's logo.
NattyKathy
*mic drop*
KiKey
YES, I'm so glad other people realized this :D
ThatOneDrunkDude
However, the apple thing is barely even animated nor is it a symbol for loading.
saiboogu
While not as info packed as Apple's circles, it's sorta funny that they aren't even first to use it in an exercise app - (1/2)
saiboogu
ThatOneDrunkDude
Thanks for this info. I wonder if posting this with accusations would get any attention.
saiboogu
I think it's like that other spinner animation that showed up everywhere a few years ago - adopted in too many places at once, no one's got
whatevenarecats
I always thought that...
napsmear
I have 3 External seagate drives, one with the logo illuminated and never noticed until a couple months after the loading icon was changed ☺
Cassiraa
Same here, I never cared enough to bring it up though.
bluewaterbridgetroll
That's actually really cool!
sandiegosd
ILLUMINATED!! I want one
Popcake
"Well Imgur, I think there's more than one way of looking at it.I think it's more like we both had this rich neighbor named Seagate and(1/2)
Popcake
I broke into his house to steal the TV set and found out that you had already stolen it."(2/2)
saiboogu
I almost went with this quote. Even more so when I saw Sarah's WTF response a little higher up.
elfoe
http://mms.businesswire.com/media/20150227005043/en/446470/5/seagate2015_2c_horizontal_pos.jpg This??
sandiegosd
where did you dig that up?
NonCottonCandy
http://goodlogo.com/images/logos/seagate_logo_3664.gif
elfoe
concentric circles isn't really a new idea, unless they move
Pookeenee
https://lisalorrainesempireavenue.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/seagate-logo.jpg This
imentirelyrelevant
NonCottonCandy
GreedyJungle
Oh snap
GridCube
thats rather impressive
sandiegosd
http://giphy.com/gifs/whoa-FRNQuq6FtiQHC/tile
Polismack
Apple stole someone's idea? I hope nobody over 16 is surprised by now.
ottowrote8
Not surprised. They take ideas and make them better and actually viable. Wouldn't call it stealing. The part they create is the important 1
Shockrates
Except they don't let anybody else try and improve on anything they make.
cipherpunk
This. This this this.
Anenome
Apple is basically theft incarnate.
TheSadMummy
pretty sure stealing ideas is Apples business plan.
grovberg
Please explain using actual facts.
jtreid14
They probably stole that plan
BrotherhoodOfTheTaco
Its funny because they steal your ideas and then they sue you to throw everyone off.
CertifiedTintinologist
And its a brilliant one too... they have zero incentive to ever stop.
Zechie
They can't be stopped because even when the owners of the ideas fight back, Apple just bribes the court. It's really very sad. :\
ItsFRONKENsteen
Listen, I'm an Apple lovin guy, but the fact that you can now buy a watch for 17K that only runs for 18 hours before it needs charging....
Rotmaster
Sorry
ItsFRONKENsteen
what in the everloving fuck.
CertifiedTintinologist
He doesn't live in the US (that 17K isn't dollars)... U.S. price is Tree Fiddy (no seriously, look it up)
ItsFRONKENsteen
look up the Apple Edition watch son, in the US
CertifiedTintinologist
Yeah, but I mean... that's not for normal consumers. That's for people who need to find an excuse to spend their multi-millions.
FlatusIgnition
What?
RationalLunatic
We need a .gif
skinn076
Source: http://youtu.be/CPpMeRCG1WQ?t=2m45s
Gnosis226
Its actually meant to be a graph where each line represents progress in a different areas (Move, Stand and Exercise).
Gnosis226
Reference: https://www.apple.com/watch/health-and-fitness/
GraphicsInterchangeFormat
Shhhh... let them continue their anti-apple circlejerk
napsmear
had a free minute, here ya go
someonefoundoutmyurlsoihadtochangeit
oh my god
chipsandsalsa
oh helllllll to-tha-mutha-fuckin NO!
LurksMcGee
I like the people not realizing you just added the rotating yourself, and it is not in fact the real thing.
Cloudiology
Its blatantly obvious like... How did they not realize. *smacks face*
SchroedingersParrot
Here's a gif of the picture:
AmbiguouslyPunny
I still clicked on it lol
RationalLunatic
Well thank you, here have a txt of the picture: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B69eF2IOvqKFaU1jR2Y0bnFRYlE/view
StringVariable
FTFY http://pastebin.com/dfTJxrM7
CarpBlanche
close
bigboydel
Yo f u dude
rippingpepperoni
Thanks.
GlitchLich
Clicked it twice... Fool me twice, well fuck.
jamitlikethe1890s
Goddamnit.
Zechie
Tee-hee!
napsmear
Made one, it was downvoted out of site. though i'm pretty sure it isn't what you're looking for ☺
PixelSticks0
I remember you from like a month ago, you posted the katy perry .gif
BonerSlayer
dafuq? Hold on...
CoolerBetterFasterStronger
Imgur didnt make that loading symbol, a user did.
Gelardi
Crossark
So, Apple stole from either a user or Seagate. That does not mean they didn't steal.
CoolerBetterFasterStronger
Or a user stole from Seagate and imgur stole from the user which means we might as well blame everyone but Seagate.
RelativelyRelevantRelative
As a user, I feel offended by this.
StephenClark3
imagine the kid that could have copyrighted it and made a couple grand
StephenClark3
Because capitalism
BrotherhoodOfTheTaco
I wonder who if anyone, owns the rights to the loading icon.
TheHalcylon
Tron? Is that you?
okayyeahigetit
Even if they didn't steal it, doesn't make Apple any more honest about their aggressive buy-outs-- I mean, honest business.
graehall
It wouldn't matter too much anyway - when it comes to radial iconic representations a lot has already been done - look at the bottom right ^
MyLifeIsAFart
Either way, they still took that bitch. Lol
unscot
I hope they sue Imgur.
ChainsawVisionMan
a tumblr user at that http://p5art.tumblr.com/post/89268154672/wave-code-here
Dipityseren
No way! Ha! That's classic. Heh!
ShowMeYourButtonhole
Kill me.
Cassiraa
http://imgur.com/3onczF3
thesupercanuck
NO!!
sandiegosd
lol
JustASlightJingleOfPocketChangePulsing
Haha, forgot about that logo
elfoe
That's not even their logo anymore http://www.seagate.com/
LQTM
Prolly still own rights to it though.
evilfantasy
[x] rekt [ ] not rekt
ThatGuyNoOneKnows
Lols, checkmate
SubzeroAK
DOH
Yverras
And to be fair it KINDA is an exact ripoff of the seagate logo...![]()
Crossark
Not exact in any way. Kbai
TestudinesMihiPlacet
But does it spin
sewingsally
It's not spinnin' it's rotatin'. Everybody knows that.
krauraurgg
Very similar, but fundamentally different. That logo is a stylized wave. The loading gif is an abstract watch.
REOSpeedWeed
Made from imgur now for imgur
bomboy23
FUBU: for us by us
Bruhthulu
BuFu, by us fuck you
Haccusations
Huh. Just like made from reddit and for reddit.
WhimsicalCalamari
Imgur - "i made this"
Limmmao
Apple: You made this? Apple: I made this.
Flamingosbitch
We did made this!!!
Millillion
I made this...
Flamingosbitch
You filthy liar
sarapls
@sarah
ThatBlondeCrayGirl
Yes?
Pikka
But wasn't the loading icon implemented by request after that flood of similar gifs a while back? So it's already taken from somewhere else?
cplchuck
Mu fucka
BeaglesLoveBlueberries
@antonchristensen
MikeMilli
SERA! SERA! SERA!
stupidlittlekids
any updates on this? i wanna see a follow up so bad
captain5
Mind=blown
ChanelK
Imgur n apple have offically joined forces
Pumpkinbot
@meck pls
Meck
i´ll see what i can do!
jediprincess
i fully support suing the sue-happy bastards
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Sifernos
For stealing?
slong
it's not a loading icon it's a graph of daily activity
dubbelu
@sarah plz
notevensound
The thing!!¡
AgentPsyduck
Amanda PLEASE
Eviltower
RABLE RABLE RABLE RABLE RABLE
doitupgirl
Sue them for incredible amounts of money! :D
funkyjewninja
Saraplzzzz
Fenomenoide
And we just gave apple a brand new app.....
ChangedMyName
Lol sarapls calling Sarah
EdNigma
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
It's not loading icon http://histalkmobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image5.png
zackofspades
@serapls
Cassiraa
To be fair, http://imgur.com/3onczF3 used it first.
jonde
not the same
MoonbyulBias
It's... pretty close actually...
jonde
Very close indeed
The8obman
Another screencap:
from here: http://www.apple.com/live/2015-mar-event/ -13:40 from end of video
a55mu11e7
I have a $1400 PC and a 50gb internet connection and it still took me like 5 minutes to load this video...WTF mate?
lebaux
I like how the video is not working in windows 10.
The8obman
Cannot tell if bug or "feature"
Garnet638
"All day battery"
cjohnson355nation
It is sad that this is still an outstanding accomplishment for them.
PrincessPoopiePants
Because most watches don't last that long. Also, the analog and digital times aren't the same...
Garnet638
I have been using the same watch battery for 6 years. Most watch batteries last 2192 times that long
PrincessPoopiePants
Yeah that's what I'm saying. I don't know people interpreted what I said, but I meant it to be the way that you just said.
Nize426
Guys, I think one @.sarah is enough. You don't really have to spam her.
KingoPants
I don't think she actually recives the notifications. @sarah @sara @sera @serah @sarea @saraah
Nize426
she does http://imgur.com/YaIxSs9
orbitn
@Sarah, @Kylecorn and @Razor10000 are going to all get together and hunt down every imgur who has tagged them. Oh fuck. Bye imgur.
Zechie
Yer ded RIP orbitn 2thosend and 15teen
Pwnochio
@Sarah he's right!
binicorn
@Sarah I know we'd hate to be a pest
vaspap
SAAAAARAAAAAAAAHHHH
Sharpastic
(Danger zone)
IKnowTheGuacIsExtra
...How many Sarah's do you think are on this website? Please get the Jurassic Park reference. Don't hate me.
ConfederacyOfDunces
"Storms are rising in your eyes"
iCHACHA
@sarah pls
tipsylights12
Sarah.... sarah pls
picturesarenice
Sera pls
nym23
Que sera, sera...whatever will be, will be...
IceCubesPubes
Triceratops
moronicus
Siripls
01111001
@thesara please
TheSara
*sigh* so this is my life now
01111001
AntonChristensen
you're welcome
fappedsohardmydonghurts
@sarah don't let them take what is ours.
CarpBlanche
sue the bad men until they go away
Derplord
I say make it an I for an i-watch. Make an imgur watch which is exactly the same as the I-watch but you only get imgur posts on it.
Derplord
I've decided that on this Imgur-watch, we want to make it pay-per-post in true apple fashion. #cashmoneycashmoney
MinimumWageSalaryMan
And doesn't cost several hundred dollars, And doesn't need adaptors to charge.
blushark
Sarah is going to tell mom!
Merlinspants77
Sarah IS mom, okay?
xRocketman52x
Sshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. My yeast is rising.
Shroomslapz
And then mom will tell dad and dad will say notnowijustgothomefromwork
sarah
What the hell? Is this real?
LizardEnterprises
See, this is what you get for making the iphone app first, probably.
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
No it's not: http://histalkmobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image5.png
Drinkingabeer
update!
howToLoseTheGame
is ok sera u cun swear
CanadianOverlord
Awe yissss. Let's focus all the hatred of user sub. All four of you.
OneHighFocus
Better call Saul
PossiblyNotAGoblin
I think Apple wants to make a sizable donation to imgur.... just sayin. That gif was made for imgur not Douche Nozzle Incorporated
1Rogue
but to answer your question: It was shown during the announcement, yes
skinn076
Apple Source: http://youtu.be/CPpMeRCG1WQ?t=2m45s
BANANAFLAKE
Sell them the rights and then get a better one!
AIDS
Oh snap!
The8obman
http://www.apple.com/live/2015-mar-event/ 40:24 in
The8obman
more: -13:40 from end
MyLifeIsAFart
I had a laugh at their "battery claims".
LincolnOsiris
sue them
Lulabel73
Limmmao
You should've done the Android app instead of the IOS.
BACONFRIES
keep us updated
LincolnOsiris
sue them
jonbristow
SUE THEM! SUE THEM IN ENGLAND
eddiebarzoon
Assemble the war-lawyers!
Feralphobia
Its patented the 3 rings represent your movement for the day, outer ring is Movement middle ring is exercise and inner ring is standing
ThePsychoanalyst
He ded
InboxMeYourB00bs
Need updates
Amythyst
Should change the loading icon to just be "@sarah pls"
Sittingonabigblueboxlolwtfmars
WarPatron
We demand official updates once you find out more!
ImgurCouncilOfLlamas
The Imgur Council impeaches you for letting this happen. New president of Imgur is @kylecorn .
Drunkonmilk
tarataqa
Oh shit! Sarah is real!
TrueRetribution
And after you made an app for ios instead of android...that might sting
jamespither
Idk if we have the money to sue them or even if we can because I don't think imgur has copyrights on that image, but we should make a stink
Denvercoder09
Apple settlement, iWatches for all Imgurians!
Ikillmiceforaliving
SUE THEM SUE THEM SUE THEM
Galhaar
We're gonna need a new loading icon. Might I recomment the "Sarah pls" and "Sera pls" tags?
atutti
War is coming
Yverras
http://images.apple.com/v/watch/d/home/images/hero_sport_green_large.jpg
ElMoosen
I'd say so. i did research. http://imgur.com/QBZd91E
howisthisname
Straight from their site:
?1
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
stop spreading false information: http://histalkmobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image5.png
Rksmithers
NIEN NIEN NIEN NIEN NIEN NIEN NIEN!!!!!
bluewaterbridgetroll
Nein? :P
Rksmithers
............nein.........
WalmartEmployee
Oh its real. We're getting a shipment in soon. Don't try to fight the capitalism @sarah
4chansbboard
Ohai, why don't you log into the WIRE and we'll have a chat.
IAlwaysUpvoteFirefly
LAWYER UP!
Iamsonewatthis
Commenting to observe the shitstorm
Glumerlink
SUE THEM!
Tonisaurus
Looks like they're using the three circles as a marker for activity tracking? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwv-3wZocK4 like 4:30 in
Echopractic
Not quite the same thing.
thefeev
...guys, it's an activity tracker:
thefeev
http://www.apple.com/watch/health-and-fitness/
GingerSnaps84
LAW SUIT LAW SUIT LAW SUIT LAW SUIT
oaque
hell hath no fury like a sarah scorned
ImSecretlyAfraidOfLlamas
You did the thing :O. Funny how imgur was realeased on iphone last week..
Beelsebooob
It is, but it's not a loading icon, it's your fitness status.
GiraffesWearPyjamas
Replying for updates.... go get 'em team imgur!!!
sarapls
Yes, yes it is.
skinn076
Apple Source: http://youtu.be/CPpMeRCG1WQ?t=2m45s
OnCloudNein
You missed the chance to say Apple Sauce... Shame.
skinn076
I totally realized that after :(
itsGood4you
They've done fucked up now! RAAAAAAGE!
explosiveincontinence
http://imgur.com/PwxN4i8
Tehlu
And there's nothing you can do about it.. probably.
PleaseHoldMyCandle
Tehlu, anyway. +1 for Rothfuss.
Fillask
Was thinking for quite a few minutes about what in his comment was related to the books, then I saw the name. Then I felt foolish.
TheExtremeKiwi
So is it time for a new loading icon the Sarah?
RedneckAvengers
Lawsuit lawsuit lawsuit
DaltonThePolarDogManBear
This is legendary.
screamingwinemaker
They didn't think Imgur would notice this? Morons.
bryce159
sue sue sue sue
thefeev
it doesn't load or move very fast at all...it's an activity tracker:
thefeev
http://www.apple.com/watch/health-and-fitness/
FirstWorldAnarchist
True story. I wouldn't say that was stealing the loading icon at all. I'd say similar but very different.
MyMesobook
Like a doge but not
HarryBlackstoneCopperfieldDresden
The very backbone of Apple's successful plagiarism.
RyoukoSama
Fuck Apple, and Steve jobs rotten ass
ScottLang
:(
yokai134
But he ded... liek so ded...
nakedlynutricious
*Rotting ass.
ThatGuyWithPureSwag
Well played...
MrOriginal
Hah.
1Rogue
I don't believe it's used as a loading icon, but rather for information displaying. Could be wrong
Feralphobia
Yo are correct it doesn't move like that its just for activity tracking, this apple hate circle jerk is getting very old.
smashpit
Screenshot from their website:
wickedsmartandgoodlooking
If you need legal help, I'm not a lawyer, but I look great in a suit and my mustache means business.
kingAPwhammy
Duuuude, your going places!
?1
ChangedMyName
I think we Better Call Saul
vanessal3000
Proof.
HeyFreckleFace
misskittyamazing
Ah, the "shit's about to get real and I'm so glad i get to watch" face...classic.
ZMonster999
This is perfect
Imisspelledthatonpurpose
I guess I'll be the unpopular one. No. The symbol is not their loading icon, it's their icon for a activity tracker for the Apple watch.
glittergoats
I upvoted you. Damnit. But BOO!
RaefWolfe
Seriously lol, if people would take 3 seconds to look at any video or article about it, they'd see it's not a loading icon.
wizardboy24
It also has a different number of bars.
angrysloth
Did you not read the terms and agreements when you accepted the Imgur Iphone app?
BrotherhoodOfTheTaco
They need to take that app back dammit
MrSlowly0
Lolz
hayduke
Was that the part about taking arms to defend Apple and their super original ideas?
Feralphobia
do some research bro, it is original. Its your movement for the day. it doesnt spin like the loading screen at all...
DrivingTheBus
It's going to be a really long human centipede.
Angelist
IgetthatSPreference.gif
TheSpookyMrSkeltal
The human millipede?
Encablossa
ooo she pissed
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Encablossa
*praises for more upvotes*
bomboy23
Dis gun be good
AlwaysTrustTheManInABigWhiteVan
unmu
It's not a loader, it's a 'Glance' for the activity tracker function. http://imgur.com/Xp279iw Nothing sinister. :)
guilhermedidi
like so pissed
ashipthatshipsshippingships
Popcorn, here! Fresh popcorn, folks!
guilhermedidi
but i only have 3 fiddy
painterandagentleman
I'll have me a gallon, I'll be here for a while.
PORTUGUESETORTURING
I'll take some popcorn! How much do I owe ya buddy
JosephStalinstwinbrother
Am I late?
hornypoodle
'Fraid we are, friend