Apple iPhone 4's signal problem explained
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A test was set up with the Apple iPhone 4, the 3GS and the Nexus One. Each phone was held in one of 4 different ways. The phones were cupped tightly, held naturally, on an open palm, and in a case held naturally. The results showed that when the phones were cupped tightly, the iPhone 4 had the lowest signal strength with the 3GS out performing the N-One and the iPhone 4. When held naturally or held in the palm of one's hand, the results were the same with the 3GS outperforming the Nexus One by a wide margin. In a rubber case, the results were a bit different. Although the Apple iPhone 3GS again had the best signal, the iPhone 4 slightly outperformed the Nexus One. Further testing revealed that the antenna on the iPhone 4 works better than the one on the 3GS when the signal is low. Areas where a call would drop on the 3GS would find the iPhone 4 able to hold the call. With a bumper case on the new iPhone, places that were previously dead zones were able to host a call and provide data. According to the tester, this proves the superiority of the new antenna. The problem is that while a rubber case would resolve most of the issues, handing them out would be an admission of guilt by Apple and that most likely is not going to happen. iPhone 4 owners might have to reach into their wallet to buy a rubber case-they shelled out enough for the phone that adding $30 to improve reception would be well worth it.
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53. matt1q2aw3 (unregistered) posted on 01 Jul 2010, 15:56 0 0
I love this....Apple goofed on something sooooo simple, this appears to be a design flaw not based upon computer programming or faulty components.... but simply improper design of the antenna as well as improper testing... Then again, how could Apple properly test their products when they can't even keep track of their prototypes. Those all end up in a puddle of spilled beer and redbull-vodkas. It would be an absolute disgrace if the employee who designed the antenna was fired for this and Jobs is still gets to water and fertilize his orchard of I-bitches. Somewhere on the product testing checklist there is a missing box for "does this phone drop more calls then would be expected?" Someone get me a wool shirt.
58. BlackberryUser posted on 01 Jul 2010, 19:03 0 0
"does this phone drop more calls then would be expected?" That's hard to test on the AT&T network. The last 4 AT&T phones I have had dropped 1 / 3 of the calls I have, latest phone is a Blackberry Bold 9000.
59. applesr4eating posted on 01 Jul 2010, 20:11 0 0
Even better they want admit it is a design flaw, now they have been sued by 4 people and 1400 more are going to sue them because Apple want admit that they made a mistake. With alll the money they made on sales already they could give every idiotphone owner a free bumber guard and explain to them they make a mistake and the problem would be solved.
67. mcmkone posted on 02 Jul 2010, 09:20 0 0
Finally one for the Fan Boi's oh i dislike blind people. a Word from Apple http://www.apple.com/pr/librar
y/2010/07/02appleletter.html
69. wade1968 posted on 02 Jul 2010, 19:44 0 0
Hello all. I see blame enough to go around to apple and AT&T. see apple gave you more bars. At&T its system can not handle the demands of it customers.At&t needs to put more money in their network,before it burns out.
2. Cali_E posted on 30 Jun 2010, 22:08 0 0
yay, another excuse for a crappy product design...actually, product in general. FAIL
15. simplx posted on 01 Jul 2010, 01:23 0 0
ILOVEIPHONE25 you are the one who really failed. Shullup!
32. belve14 posted on 01 Jul 2010, 08:33 0 0
I keep seeing your hater comments everywhere it makes me sick...dude you are trash and im going to make sure you exposed for the loser that you are. So stay on your toes and go read jokes for dummies 101 cause im going to trash and make you feel as little as your Iphone lol.
39. remixfa posted on 01 Jul 2010, 10:51 0 0
"great comeback" from the guy that said "u fail". lol a few things that "fail" in this arguement 1- the nexus one has known signal issues, why are you using that phone? Why not use a Droid or Evo or Incredible? Oh yea, because it would make your iphone look even worse. 2- Its sad that the 3gs comes out on top, everyone knows it has a weak antenna to begin with, the 4g was supposed to stop that, not make it worse. 3- $30 FOR A FRICKIN SILICONE PROTECTOR!?!?! YOU IBOTS REALLY SHELL OUT THAT DAMN MUCH!?!?! YOU REALLY ARE RETARDED!!!
41. networkdood posted on 01 Jul 2010, 11:21 0 0
4g?? You mean iphone 4...next year it will be iphone 4g....and with a bumper...
42. remixfa posted on 01 Jul 2010, 11:23 0 0
4g= 4th generation Iphone. im quite aware its not 4g on att's inferior network.. LOL.
52. matt1q2aw3 (unregistered) posted on 01 Jul 2010, 15:33 0 0
Shut your mouth ILOVEIPHONE25.... we all have had enough of your sass!!!!
63. ILOVEIPHONE25 (unregistered) posted on 01 Jul 2010, 22:17 0 0
ALL YOU GUYS ARE HATERS, KEEP IT UP.......HAIL IPHONE 4 AND GET ON YOUR KNEES..
3. Flip7 posted on 30 Jun 2010, 23:10 0 0
I just couldn't b that stupid to buy a phone knowing all the issues it has who ever does has to b retarded
49. nalu808 posted on 01 Jul 2010, 13:55 0 0
the rality is there are 1.7 million retarded people.....
54. tedkord posted on 01 Jul 2010, 16:52 0 0
There's a whole hell of a lot more than 1.7 million....
64. ILOVEIPHONE25 (unregistered) posted on 01 Jul 2010, 22:17 0 0
DONT HATE, BECAUSE UR ONE OF THEM
