How to Get Better iPhone Reception – and Less Dropped Calls
For those lucky enough (like US citizens) to have their hands on an http://www.funkyiphone.com.au/recommends/apple/iPhone4.HTML” target=”_blank”>iPhone 4 already, there has been complaints about reception issues.
Why?
Well according to Apple, it’s not a problem with the iPhone 4, it’s just the way you’re holding your iPhone. Yeh, you heard right.
The aluminium outer rim on the iPhone 4 features, which was to act as an antenna to increase the iPhone’s reception. However, by holding it in your left hand, which your palm touching the bottom left hand corner, users are experiencing loss of signal.
How to fix it?
Slip on an iPhone cover (to break skin contact) or “adjust the way you hold your phone”.
If you ever experience this on your iPhone 4, avoid gripping it in the lower left corner in a way that covers both sides of the black strip in the metal band, or simply use one of many available cases.” Apple official statement
See more at engadget.
Related:
- Buy iPhone 4 through Vodafone
- Buy iPhone 4 through Three Mobile
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Beware of thiefs and frauds when buying your new iPhone
Reportedly an insurance scam (new or old?) relates to people buying iPhones online, or from newspaper adverts etc.
Once bought and paid for, the seller then reports it lost or stolen and the iPhone / mobile phone is blocked (then claimed on insurance and replaced).
Not sure how prevalent this may be, but it again raises the issue of being vigilant and not leaving yourself open to this kind of fraud.
Don’t buy second hand items without first checking if the IMEI is blocked, without written receipt, without taking sellers proof of name/address from a bill etc. Meet with the seller in person wherever possible.
These are all facts you need to witness firsthand, not just believe them over the phone etc.
All commonsence practices I’d have thought, but then, I trust no-one 
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Or ducking iPhone’s dictionary
Came across a post on how to add @#$% words to the iPhone dictionary – and thought it was worth sharing…
If you’re easily offended by four letter words, do not click the link below.
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Putting the workplace stationery cupboard to use – Part 1
Now, we all know that your employer’s stationery cupboard is the easiest, safest way to supplement a poor wage…
Surveys report stationery theft is the highest level of petty crime within the workplace”
See, so it’s almost expected – probably even factured into the stationery budget, right?
Armed with your iPhone and this knowledge, what can you do?
Well – team this up with your skill of trying to appear busy and hard working – and your love of watching movies on your iPhone and you’re all set to make yourself a handy little iPhone accessory.
How to make an iPhone stand
What you need:
- Your iPhone
- Corner back cubicle usually works best (to avoid the boss sneaking up)
- Free access to the stationery cupboard (or close associations with the stationery kid)
- Medium size bulldog clips (two will get you your first iPhone stand)
- USB drive cap (optional)
- These simple instructions
Pros:
- Minimal time required
- Not only inexpensive, down right free
- Mobile – take it with you everywhere
- Adaptable to any digital gadget you want to use
Related:
- Part 2: Putting the stationery cupboard to use iPhone pencil stand
- Shop for other funky iPhone accessories
Credit goes to: Rich Sipe for the modified creation, instructions and great iPhone stand photos
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