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April 1st, 2011 is over. Did you have fun? Here are some tech April Fool’s pranks that’s good and we want them to be REAL.

1. Amazon.com Android Smartphone

What’s it? Amazon.com will launching 4.3-inch dual-core “Blaze” Android smartphone with solar panel on battery cover.

Why good? It’s good to have another Android phone manufacturer. And, who doesn’t want a GREEN smartphone with build-in solar panel?

Origin: Android Police

Read on for more good-to-be-real tech April Fool’s jokes.

2. Gmail Motion

What’s it? Google introduce Gmail motion which use webcam and Google’s patented spatial tracking technology to detect your movements and translate them into meaningful characters and commands for Gmail.

Why good? People in office are lacking exercises. Gmail Motion allows use to process emails and exercise at the same time.

Origin: Gmail Motion (I published it here)

Update (April 4, 2011): Now you can setup own Gmail Motion at home! Click here.

3. Playmobil Apple Store Playset

What’s it? Awesome Apple Store playset with tiny iPhones, Macbooks, and iPads. Can use your own real iPhone as the screen behind tiny Steve Jobs in the Keynote Theater.

Why good? Awesome collection set for Apple fans at all ages.

Origin: ThinkGeek

4. Starbucks Mobile Pour

What’s it? Order your coffee with Mobile Pour app on your smartphone and Starbucks baristas on scooters will come to you to pour you a cup of coffee.

Why good? fresh, hot coffee delivered to you, on the go.

Origin: Starbucks

5. WordPress Site Stats Traffic Hype

What’s it? Site stats shows sudden traffic hype from normal daily site views.

Why good? Who doesn’t like high traffic?

Origin: WordPress Site Stats plugin

Which tech April Fool’s prank you like most? Did I miss any good tech pranks? Which one you like it to be real? Tell us in the comment.

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