Heard on tv n online this phone has reception problems. Does anybody here have iphone4 and what do u think of it? Glad i dont have one right now.
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I wonder if they can actually recall this product? As of right now they've sold enough of these suckers that even if they dont sell another one they are probably satisfied.
You didn't really follow too well. Apple is fixing the problem and the new driver software will be out when it has fixed. It's actually the software's problem.
I don't have an iPhone. I was seriously looking at it, but maybe not right now.
Apparently the issue is that the phone user touches the antennae during a call, it degrades the signal, causing the call to drop. The antennae is on the lower left side of the phone, so left handed phone users have more problems because the antennae would touch the palm of the left hand easily.
Consumer Reports claims that a simple patch of duct tape over the lower left edge of the phone insulates it enough to get around the problem.
I imagine what Apple will do is offer a free modified phone cover that ensures the antennae is insulated.
Apparently the issue is that the phone user touches the antennae during a call, it degrades the signal, causing the call to drop. The antennae is on the lower left side of the phone, so left handed phone users have more problems because the antennae would touch the palm of the left hand easily.
Consumer Reports claims that a simple patch of duct tape over the lower left edge of the phone insulates it enough to get around the problem.
I imagine what Apple will do is offer a free modified phone cover that ensures the antennae is insulated.
lol i heard the same thing with the duct tape fixing the problem. I rather not get one till the problem is fixed.
lol bell burrard store had a buy one get one free for the 3Gs ....maybe u and me should go get one
When time permits I'm testing an iPhone and iPad, compliments from one of my suppliers. The cool factor is unbelieveable especially the "Phone Tracker" app. THAT is scary... talk about Big Brother watching. Imagine, someone or let alone a love one, typing your cell phone number and with a hit of a button, it'll track you down to the street address using GPS like that of Google Earth. Very CSI like. Be warned to those pooners that are in relationships if their significant others have this app. I believe the Phone Tracker works only if the other person's cell (Trackee) is turned on. Best to do your homework FIRST.
Text or email is a bit challenging on the iPhone as the touch screen is incredibly sensitive.
On the professional front, I have offered my Sr. Management Team / Advisors if they would like to switch to iPhones. All 16 of them, as much as they appreciate the offer, prefer their "Crackberries" as the Crackberries are more business administrative friendly.
Does anyone know if a maxiPad is in the works? : )
Peace.
Text or email is a bit challenging on the iPhone as the touch screen is incredibly sensitive.
On the professional front, I have offered my Sr. Management Team / Advisors if they would like to switch to iPhones. All 16 of them, as much as they appreciate the offer, prefer their "Crackberries" as the Crackberries are more business administrative friendly.
Does anyone know if a maxiPad is in the works? : )
Peace.
I have iPhone 4 and absolutely love it. It is true you might have some reception problem with the phone, but I had the similar problem with iPhone 3G anyway. Internet is very fast while the quality of photos is fantastic in addition to flashlight. I am very happy with my new iPhone4!
What is the truth?
Me thinks something is quite rotten in the USA. All the reception FUD has caused a significant drop in Apple stock price.
It is interesting to note that " where are the firestorm of the complaints from Germany, France, Japan, and UK?" The iPhone4 was released in those countries also.
Perhaps another perspective on this issue?:
http://seekingalpha.com/article/214347-apple-hedge-fund-slingshot-is-back.
Such actions of FUD have occurred in he past and are common place versus Apple.
The SEC was supposed to investigate the last one in 2008 but I have yet to see any progress on it.
http://techblips.dailyradar.com/story/sec_investigating_false_report_of_apple_ceo_steve_jobs/
A month from now reception FUD will be a probably be forgotten as a minor issue as hedge fund people will be to busy counting all the cash they earned from this repetitive FUD scheme.
I ill judge the iPhone reception when I can try one -before believing anything reported by the mainstream or technical media!
Me thinks something is quite rotten in the USA. All the reception FUD has caused a significant drop in Apple stock price.
It is interesting to note that " where are the firestorm of the complaints from Germany, France, Japan, and UK?" The iPhone4 was released in those countries also.
Perhaps another perspective on this issue?:
http://seekingalpha.com/article/214347-apple-hedge-fund-slingshot-is-back.
Such actions of FUD have occurred in he past and are common place versus Apple.
The SEC was supposed to investigate the last one in 2008 but I have yet to see any progress on it.
http://techblips.dailyradar.com/story/sec_investigating_false_report_of_apple_ceo_steve_jobs/
A month from now reception FUD will be a probably be forgotten as a minor issue as hedge fund people will be to busy counting all the cash they earned from this repetitive FUD scheme.
I ill judge the iPhone reception when I can try one -before believing anything reported by the mainstream or technical media!
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Consumer Reports disagrees
http://www.dailynewsengine.com/651/iphone-4g-antenna-controversy-grows/
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lol i think i'll just wait for iphone5 Also i'll wait a few months after the iphone5 comes out next yr before buying it ...just to be safe
Also i'll wait a few months after the iphone5 comes out next yr before buying it ...just to be safeI will wait until the glitches are fixed and if I am that impatient I will go by the iphone 3G
Nice solution a cheap plastic case should solve the reception problems. Might just find another cellphone to buy. In thailand those cases are sold for 1-2.00 and not sure that's a good solution for the reception problems. Was funny listening to his press conference on cnn.com and hearing him make excuses ....made it sound like he actually gave a shit.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100716/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_apple_iphone
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100716/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_apple_iphone
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The iPhone 4 has both hardware AND software problems. For the software problem, Apple has stated that the algorithm that determines signal strength has been mis-calculated. In other words, if you are in a fringe area with weak signal coverage, the phone will indicate it has a strong signal. This flaw is easily corrected with a software update. And for the hardware problem, the steel band around the phone is actually 3 antennas. One for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS and two for the GSM/UTMS (over the air internet) network. The bands have three gaps in the band around the phone and if you hold your phone while bridging the gap in the lower left of the phone AND you are in a weak signal area, the antenna shorts out and you lose your signal and drop your calls.
Most phone makers place the antenna(s) internally but Apple (against the recommendation of an antenna expert during the design phase) placed the band externally, exactly where you SHOULDN'T place it (where people actuall touch it). This flaw is NOT fixable with software. The solution to this is to A) Don't hold the phone there. B) Place a piece of insulating tape across the antenna gap, C) Get a case for your phone.
For a 4th generation product, Apple royally screwed this one up. Yes Apple makes some nice looking products but Apple has always been an arrogant company when it comes to PR. They never admit mistakes. They never do recalls. If you have a problem, bring it to them and if it's valid, they will repair or replace the item. They try to silence people with NDA's if they are injured while using their products. They are not the angelic company they want themselves to be seen as.
Besides, the iPhone is slowly losing worldwide market share to Google's Android Operating System. The current offering of Android Phones will simply amaze you. As one website put it, the iPhone wish list looks like an Android feature list.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/an-iphone-wish-list-looks-more-like-an-android-feature-list/36332
Happy phone hunting!
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I had a defective cellphone awhile back and depending on how i held the phone and where im standing ....the calls would drop. Places which sell these phones are taught to prolong things making sure you go over two weeks or 30 days warrantee or cancellation of the contract. People who baught this iphone4 should return it asap cause i know how it felt being stuck with a bad phone for 3 months. Was told there's no way out blah blah.
lol why would you think apple is arrogant ?
Steve Jobs held a conference this morning to address iPhone antenna issues. He emerged on stage and said: "If you don't want an iPhone 4G, don't buy it. if you don't like it, bring it back... but you know you won't"
Steve Jobs held a conference this morning to address iPhone antenna issues. He emerged on stage and said: "If you don't want an iPhone 4G, don't buy it. if you don't like it, bring it back... but you know you won't"
