Ongoing saga with iPhone 4 reception
Apple has received more media coverage over the last couple of weeks for their iPhone 4 then on the actual release date.
The admission of signal software issues (and an iOS 4 update released), alongside huge complaints about the iPhone 4 reception, and talk of an iPhone 4 recall.
Analysts suggest that Apple realises it would cost millions less just to provide the free iPhone case.
Apple News Conference
So, Apple chief executive Steve Jobs announced during a news conference on 16 July that to alleviate the reception death grip issue, they would provide a free iPhone cover to the more than three million people who have bought the iPhone 4. As well, those purchasing up until 30 September will be eligible for the free protective case. Those who have already purchased the “Bumper” cases will be refunded.
You can view the news conference video via the link below. Even if you can’t be bothered with the full news conference and the nitty gritty, at least watch the first couple of mintes intro. It’s a song Apple ‘found’ on YouTube – by RockCookieBottom). Funny!
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Will Apple recall the iPhone 4?
We’re hearing industry rumours circulating about whether the iPhone 4 should be recalled to “fix it’s reception issues” amongst other software problems (like the false reception antenna indicators).
Yesterday The Australian reported:
Consumer Reports said it couldn’t recommend the iPhone 4 for purchase, given the widely reported reception problems that the magazine confirmed in its own lab. Readers were told to wait until Apple fixed the problem or offered a free case to mitigate the issue.”
A free case? Well, Apple in the US have released their own “Bumper Case” (that iPhone Case not yet available on Apple.au store) which of course bandaid fixes the problem, but doesn’t fix the cause.
See our iPhone Cases & Accessories
Many complaints have been lodged and even a CNet columnist recommended that Apple recall the device.
The benefit to us Aussies awaiting the release in Australia is that perhaps the problems might be sorted before it lands on our shores… fingers crossed!
Apple has released nothing itself about a possible recall, however negative industry gossip is also being blamed for the Apple shares dropping.
I’m sure that won’t last though?!
Buying the iPhone
Of course if like me, you want an iPhone 4 regardless, then don’t be scared off by gossip.
- Buy iPhone 4 through Vodafone
- Buy iPhone 4 through Three Mobile
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“Who has reviewed the Apple iPhone 4?”
At last, the iPhone 4 is coming to Australia. Due to arrive late July.
Some Apple fans are holding their breathe, literally. Whilst the big awful Telcos are already devising how they can suck you in…
BUT – before you mortgage your house, or promise your first born child for an Apple iPhone 4, check out reviews from iLounge, CNET, TechRadar and Gizmodo below. (Also, do your research on the iPhone reception issues being experienced – and how to fix the reception problems).
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Apple: “iPhone 4 – This changes everything. Again…”
Update: watch the Apple keynote
Ok, it’s official – the iPhone 4 is coming …
As expected at the Apple WWDC Keynote speech, Steve Jobs announced the iPhone 4.
“What’s the iPhone 4 look like?”
Visually, it is exactly like Gizmodo reported – thinner, flatter, with less curves.
According to Apple, it’s the “thinnest smartphone ever” – in fact the iPhone 4 is 115.2 mmH x 58.6 mmW x 9.3 mmD thin
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