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.
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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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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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