Touching left corner of iPhone 4 leads to dropped calls; Update on yellow dots
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The other main issue with the phone has been its inability to hold a signal when held in the hand. Some users have it even worse. When some models are held in the left corner, calls are dropped within seconds. The obvious culprit here is the antenna which wraps around the device disguised as stainless steel trim. The internet has been inundated with videos showing similar problems. Many have found that using a rubber case has prevented this problem from occurring. Walt Mossberg, in his review of the handset in the WSJ, wrote that the signal strength indicator problem does not affect its ability to make a call. He says that Apple is aware of the problem and that a software fix is coming. However, this is separate from the issue of the phone losing calls when the left corner is touched. That seems to be a more serious concern and one that Apple needs to address quickly. Unlike other times in the history of the iPhone, the competition has models that can compete with Apple's touchscreen phone.
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17. PapaJay224 posted on 24 Jun 2010, 16:56 0 0
I dont think its when you touch the left corner, I think its when you activate an iPhone on At&t that dropps calls. I never seen such a competetive phone company and desired phone fall so hard...No wonder why Verizon doesnt get the iPhone, it cant even stand up to its own hype.
32. Whateverman posted on 25 Jun 2010, 06:51 0 0
Why all the -1's? I'm not a fan either, it was just a little sarcasm! Won't happen again. (Typing with fingers crossed)
3. FightForTheLost posted on 24 Jun 2010, 14:00 0 0
LOL @ iPhone fail. In all seriousness though, they need to start making better internal antennas, or Motorola is going to start tearing up the phone market... Oh wait: they ALREADY ARE!! @Droid X, Droid, etc. XD
35. cellgeek82 posted on 25 Jun 2010, 12:43 0 0
Motorola is old school. Apple better not try to upstage the "grandmaster" of cellphones. Moto was making cellphones when Apple was in pampers. (for the naysayers: Motorola founded in 1928 and Apple founded in 1976 and first cell phone in 1983 built by Motorola) Motorola even made computer parts for early Apple computers. Apple...BOW to your Sensei! HAHA!
4. matt1q2aw3 (unregistered) posted on 24 Jun 2010, 14:23 0 0
Who needs to make a good phone when you can sue others who have better phones....
30. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 25 Jun 2010, 02:51 0 0
Quote of the year my friend. Seriously, "oh how dare you not make a crappy 2.8 inch resistant touch screen phone with no features! Don't you know?? We invented touch screens! We own the rights to touch screens, phone apps, and multimedia! We are sueing you!"
5. htc_prep posted on 24 Jun 2010, 14:29 0 0
This makes the HTC evos grounding issue seem like nothing. Even though the evo the has SOME units with separating screen issues it doesn't affect the screen responsiveness and don't have to worry about waterspots and if they might fade... a 10 minute trip to any Sprint store will fix and reseal the screen. With the antenna issues the software fix can say you have signal but the truth is that as far as it goes for the actual antenna it might require a full hardware configuration to place the antenna in a spot where its not going to be easily obstructed... Also too bad they didn't include a kickstand like on my evo 4g.
6. ace1122 posted on 24 Jun 2010, 14:31 0 0
Doesn't apple test there products before they sell them? I'm pretty disappointed in apple.
29. DonkeyPunched posted on 25 Jun 2010, 02:41 0 0
Right? Like, we heard all this hype about them finding the test phone, so you'd think they were actually testing it. Hm, I'm disappointed too. I'm glad I decided to wait for the white one so now I don't have to buy one till I hear them actually doing something about it.
7. testman22 posted on 24 Jun 2010, 14:32 0 0
I feel really bad for all the people that will continue to defend the new iphone in light of all these issues. The most "revolutionary" and "best smartphone out there" can not even make a simple phone call. You would really think apple would have done extensive testing to avoid yellow spots and dropped calls when you touch the corner of the phone. Its come to the point where even if you're a fan boy, there is just no excuse- If you are purchasing a $200 phone that cannot complete a call, you are just a poor consumer and are only trying to ride a trend
18. PapaJay224 posted on 24 Jun 2010, 16:58 0 0
Even Steve Jobs sucked it up in front of people in the Key Note speech with the phone browsing issues, that should have been the first sign of problems to come. Poor investors, I bet their pissed.
8. dswatson83 posted on 24 Jun 2010, 14:35 0 0
You really think its possible that these phones were shipped so fast from the factory at the screen assembly station that the residue didn't dry? Were they assembled yesterday or something? I design assembly equipment and there is no way they would ever let us box up a device before the glue had dried or it had been tested/inspected. RIDICULOUS. If apple is really boxing and shipping these units for immediate purchase with residue still wet and leaking without testing to make sure it dissolved or dried, someone needs to be fired
22. rfrapp posted on 24 Jun 2010, 21:28 0 0
Apple probably has little chinese and mexican kids boxing up their iphones.
11. becazican (unregistered) posted on 24 Jun 2010, 14:51 0 0
all these companies are rushing their phones to market before they have been tested properly, also everything is made in china, these people are known for making junk.
