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Does anyone have an iPhone 4? If so, do you have issues with your phone if you hold it a certain way?

Apple finally addressed the issue today and basically said everyone has the problem. They took time to take a BlackBerry Bold 9700, Samsung Omnia II, and a HTC Droid Eris and demonstrated that they also have degraded reception when held a certain way. I personally have a Bold 9700 and I tried several times to reproduce what they did and I had 5 bars still. If you want to take a look: http://www.apple.com/antenna/

Do you think Apple solved the issue by giving out free cases or should they have done more like actually apologize to users?

Nokia released a statement after the press conference stating they care about reception more than the appearance. Nokia also says they study human behavior like how people hold phones and test it on potential devices. I can only assume RIM, Samsung, HTC and probably others will release some type of statement since Apple decided to use their phones.

It doesn't matter how big apple fucks up. People will still buy there products as if they are mindless zombies.

I am not a fan of apple at all. As a matter a fact I would be happy if my cnet feed said Steve jobs died of his cancer. Anyways my friends dad has hardcore issues with his 4th gen, we tried to reproduce with the HTC they used and didn't get a single thing they showed. Kind of a bullshit move if you ask me. Shit if you all want to send me a few hundred for a piece of shit device I'll give you all free covers to. Hell I'll even throw in a fancy Ipod.

Mute posted: (17th Jul 2010 03:27 am)

It doesn't matter how big apple fucks up. People will still buy there products as if they are mindless zombies.

I am not a fan of apple at all. As a matter a fact I would be happy if my cnet feed said Steve jobs died of his cancer. Anyways my friends dad has hardcore issues with his 4th gen, we tried to reproduce with the HTC they used and didn't get a single thing they showed. Kind of a bullshit move ifyou ask me. Shit if you all want to send me a few hundred for a piece of shit device I'll give you all free covers to. Hell I'll even throw in a fancy Ipod.

Someone at the press conference actually asked Steve to show him how on the Bold because he couldn't get his to do it. He said it only happens in certain areas. AKA BS.

lmfao, dude I just looked at apples site. They have a tutorial on how to hold your phone.... I'm legit rofling irl. 

Also it isn't just how you hold it, it is anything that brushes up on the side, could just be a finger.

and for those who are into new meems and trends, everyone who bought an iPhone or now any product, is reffered to as being "Jobbed" so if you buy a stale candy bar at the store, "you got jobbed!"

PS: saw this comment on youtube.. made me laugh

shubh4ever2: Now announcing- The iPhone 4S. Now you can hold it and make phone calls at the same time.

Lmao. I knew RIM would release a statement tonight.

"Apple's attempt to draw RIM into Apple's self-made debacle is unacceptable. Apple's claims about RIM products appear to be deliberate attempts to distort the public's understanding of an antenna design issue and to deflect attention from Apple's difficult situation. RIM is a global leader in antenna design and has been successfully designing industry-leading wireless data products with efficient and effective radio performance for over 20 years. During that time, RIM has avoided designs like the one Apple used in the iPhone 4 and instead has used innovative designs which reduce the risk for dropped calls, especially in areas of lower coverage. One thing is for certain, RIM's customers don't need to use a case for their BlackBerry smartphone to maintain proper connectivity. Apple clearly made certain design decisions and it should take responsibility for these decisions rather than trying to draw RIM and others into a situation that relates specifically to Apple."

- Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie

One thing is for certain, RIM's customers don't need to use a case for their BlackBerry smartphone to maintain proper connectivity. 

lmao, hopefully apple fags jump off there sinking ship and finally see reality. 

I have an iPhone 4. Do I really get a free case? :D

First of all let me defend myself. I HATE Apple Computers. Waste of money, and they don't do anything I need/want/would ever use. However, when it came down to choosing a phone, I was stuck with At&t. And they don't have the best phones in the world, or the best service, I know. I don't want to hear it. However, they did tell me this new iPhone was coming out when I asked how much iPhone's cost. So I waited it out and got it, with my new 2 year agreement discount.

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ethanmoffat posted: (17th Jul 2010 04:42 am)

I have an iPhone 4. Do I really get a free case? :D

First of all let me defend myself. I HATE Apple Computers. Waste of money, and they don't do anything I need/want/would ever use. However, when it came down to choosing a phone, I was stuck with At&t. And they don't have the best phones in the world, or the best service, I know. Idon'twantto hear it. However, they did tell me this new iPhone was coming out when I asked how much iPhone's cost. So I waited it out and got it, with my new 2 year agreement discount.

So now I have my iPhone 4. And honestly, I haven't noticed the problems with reception at all. I can call people fine and hear them and text and etc. And the Apps are fun, I'm considering looking into app development if I ever have nothing to do.

Although I did just do a test, I went from 5 to 3 bars when I held it a certain way, and 3 to 5 bars setting it on the table. Then again it just dropped to no bars for no particular reason. And now it is back up to 5 bars! 

To answer your other question, I just want my free case. I really don't care if they do anything else, because I don't even like anything else they make. I even refuse to install iTunes.

You have to request one on their site like next week. It's not really a case. It's a crappy piece of plastic that goes around your phone. They're selling them for $29 and I bet they cost like $1 to make. If you'll look at your phone, there's a small space between the silver on one side. Put yourfinger there and watch the bars. XD

I have to disagree with you on AT&T's phone selection. In my opinion, they have the best regular phone and smartphone line up of the 4 major US carriers. The service isn't that bad either.

Scott posted: (17th Jul 2010 05:27 am)

I have to disagree with you on AT&T's phone selection. In my opinion, they have the best regular phone and smartphone line up of the 4 major US carriers. The service isn't that bad either.

I've always been disappointed with my AT&T phones. Then again, that's just bad choosing on my part :-\

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Ok well my mom has an iPhone 4 and yes she has the service issue when you hold it a certain way. The thing is almost no one holds a phone like that lol! I mean maybe some people do but your fingers feel kinda weird when you do it because the antenna slits are so far apart. Maybe some people have a different case but from what I've seen my mom hasn't ever had any issues with it. And the service is pretty decent where I live but that could be just because I live in a very popular large city. I seem to only lose reception on my att phone when I'm in school but that's only in certain areas.

I like my iPhone 3G. I will not be upgrading from my iPhone 3G. It is hands down the best phone i've ever used and I commend Apple for pulling it off. Love it. Just like my iMac, it works and it works extremely well at everything it's made to do.

However, I won't upgrade to an iPhone 4. Not because the antenna issue bugs me (It sure as hell doesn't), nor because I don't have funds allocated to it, but because I can't personally see a need for it. So my stance is that it's a great product, the antenna issue is a bunch of overhyped wank generated by hit-hungry bloggers desperate for clicks, but it has so many new features that I couldn't care less about that it doesn't give me a compelling reason to upgrade.

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Theres this case thats around 30$ for the iphone4 At apple that it is said it gives beter signal there fighting about giving them for free to iphone4 buyers i was going to buy one since i have 3gs but after i heard this is said nvm imma stick with 3gs it has good signal and it works alright

lol scott came first i dident read the post

They better hurry on fixing that antenna issue because my contract is ending soon. If I renew it I get the latest iPhone, but I don't want crap.

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Ducci posted: (17th Jul 2010 08:10 pm)

They better hurry on fixing that antenna issue because my contract is ending soon. If I renew it I get the latest iPhone, but I don't want crap.

Apple's solution was to give out free bumpers. They aren't doing a redesign.

Scott posted: (17th Jul 2010 08:24 pm)

Ducci posted: (17th Jul 2010 08:10 pm)

They better hurry on fixing that antenna issue because my contract is ending soon. If I renew it I get the latest iPhone, but I don't want crap.

Apple's solution was to give out free bumpers. They aren't doing a redesign.

I don't want a cripple phone with a bandage D:

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