{
  "id": 6806953,
  "title": "Design the next iPhone game: Ive created a true monstrosity of a phone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/design-the-next-iphone-game-ive-created-a-true-monstrosity-of-a-phone",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-11T21:34:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/neal-fun-design-the-next-iphone"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Social media users on Threads stumbled upon a peculiar web game called \"Design the next iPhone.\" Created by Neal Agarwal for his website Neal.fun, the free-to-play game allows players to create their ideal iPhone by selecting various components such as ports, cameras, and buttons. The game even offers quirky add-ons like googly eyes and steering wheels. According to Agarwal, the game is a playful way to celebrate Apple event week, with similar mini-games available on his site, such as \"Draw logos from memory\" and \"Asteroid launcher.\"\n\nCreating the perfect iPhone proved to be a challenge for Agarwal, who admitted that his design skills are not his strongest suit. Despite his best efforts, his creation turned out to be a \"true monstrosity of a phone,\" complete with an antenna and two little feet - an unconventional design that Apple is unlikely to adopt. One notable feature the player wished for was a proper flip phone, a rumored future development for Apple. The game's limitations were apparent, as players could not create a flip phone, a feature Apple is reportedly working on for the future.",
  "summary": "Have you ever wanted an iPhone with a joystick? Social media users have discovered \"Design the next iPhone,\" a web game by Neal Agarwal.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}