iPhone 4 has major antenna design flaw
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/10490572.stm
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"Apple says the problem relates to an error on how the signal bars are displayed, rather than the signal itself."
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"Apple says the problem relates to an error on how the signal bars are displayed, rather than the signal itself."
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http://news.bbc.co.u...gy/10490572.stm
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"Apple says the problem relates to an error on how the signal bars are displayed, rather than the signal itself."
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"Apple says the problem relates to an error on how the signal bars are displayed, rather than the signal itself."
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/10490572.stm
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"Apple says the problem relates to an error on how the signal bars are displayed, rather than the signal itself."
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"Apple says the problem relates to an error on how the signal bars are displayed, rather than the signal itself."
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If you read the release plus the Anandtech article posted here yesterday, the issue is the phone thinks the signal has dropped when in some cases it hasn't... That's what will be fixed. In some cases, the phone over-reports signal strength, again a software fix. As I predicted last week.
What they are doing is "fixing" the user perception. Come on now, if their calculating algorithm was this out of wack, this same uproar would've occurred with iPhone, iPhone 3G, and the GS. This is clearly a hardware flaw, and Apple is being a dick about it. They even recommend putting a bumper to remedy the situation! Wake up man.
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Dude, you're clearly a blinded loyal Apple fan. This "fix" does nothing to fix the reception issue. Apple is basically shifting the blame to AT&T's network. This easily does not explain why my freaking 3GS gets better reception than the 4 when held the same way.
What they are doing is "fixing" the user perception. Come on now, if their calculating algorithm was this out of wack, this same uproar would've occurred with iPhone, iPhone 3G, and the GS. This is clearly a hardware flaw, and Apple is being a dick about it. They even recommend putting a bumper to remedy the situation! Wake up man.
What they are doing is "fixing" the user perception. Come on now, if their calculating algorithm was this out of wack, this same uproar would've occurred with iPhone, iPhone 3G, and the GS. This is clearly a hardware flaw, and Apple is being a dick about it. They even recommend putting a bumper to remedy the situation! Wake up man.
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Just to add a comment I thought that was funny posted by a member at Engadget:
After the fix it'll be "Less bars in more places!"
C'mon Apple, this is clearly a blunder you weenies need to own up to.
Also, 4 class action suits have been filed: http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/20...tenna-flaw.ars
After the fix it'll be "Less bars in more places!"
C'mon Apple, this is clearly a blunder you weenies need to own up to.
Also, 4 class action suits have been filed: http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/20...tenna-flaw.ars
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Dude, you're clearly a blinded loyal Apple fan. This "fix" does nothing to fix the reception issue. Apple is basically shifting the blame to AT&T's network. This easily does not explain why my freaking 3GS gets better reception than the 4 when held the same way.
What they are doing is "fixing" the user perception. Come on now, if their calculating algorithm was this out of wack, this same uproar would've occurred with iPhone, iPhone 3G, and the GS. This is clearly a hardware flaw, and Apple is being a dick about it. They even recommend putting a bumper to remedy the situation! Wake up man.
What they are doing is "fixing" the user perception. Come on now, if their calculating algorithm was this out of wack, this same uproar would've occurred with iPhone, iPhone 3G, and the GS. This is clearly a hardware flaw, and Apple is being a dick about it. They even recommend putting a bumper to remedy the situation! Wake up man.
Apple is, I am sure, more than aware that it is under a microscope here and that people expect this to be fixed. You're not being a blind apple fan by putting more faith in Apple's engineers to get that done, particularly in light of Apple's representations today, than a couple of wild ass guesses from users as to what the actual underlying issue may be.
In any event - Apple is letting you return the phone for up to 30 days if you're not happy. Don't like it? Take it back.
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C'mon now, listen to yourself.
There has been no less than half a dozen in depth investigation research and reports about this flaw, and scientifically tested as well.
Did you not see the job postings for antennae engineers that Apple posted up? Even by Apple's own news release they say it's a fix that'll modify the way bars are defined.
I am sure that Apple, at this point, knows much better than making a statement to claim that their fix will actually fix the reception issue. And besides, if they can actually make the reception better via software, don't you think they would've said as such? (Which would easily result in more lawsuits) Stop being naive and lie to yourself man.
Let me point out one more thing. They said this "fix" is coming in undefinable weeks -- that's a joke. It does not take weeks to correct and compile a new firmware to "correctly" display reception bars.
Lastly, your last statement is condescending to say the least. Why of course people can take their phones back. Such a statement removes Apple's responsibility of making things right to their consumers, and that's just not acceptable.
There has been no less than half a dozen in depth investigation research and reports about this flaw, and scientifically tested as well.
Did you not see the job postings for antennae engineers that Apple posted up? Even by Apple's own news release they say it's a fix that'll modify the way bars are defined.
I am sure that Apple, at this point, knows much better than making a statement to claim that their fix will actually fix the reception issue. And besides, if they can actually make the reception better via software, don't you think they would've said as such? (Which would easily result in more lawsuits) Stop being naive and lie to yourself man.
Let me point out one more thing. They said this "fix" is coming in undefinable weeks -- that's a joke. It does not take weeks to correct and compile a new firmware to "correctly" display reception bars.
Lastly, your last statement is condescending to say the least. Why of course people can take their phones back. Such a statement removes Apple's responsibility of making things right to their consumers, and that's just not acceptable.