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agrats84
Feb 27, 2008, 07:00 AM
Only since I have had my iPhone have I noticed other elctronic devices 'humming' or making some weird static noises when I am near them.

Has anyone else noticed this strange phenomenon?


Divindude
Feb 27, 2008, 07:10 AM
It's called GSM noise and is NOT limited to the iPhone. Any GSM phone will do it. My nokias/motorolas would make my bose car stereo do it.
Small White Car
Feb 27, 2008, 08:51 AM
On the plus side, you often get a second of buzz on your computer speakers before the phone rings.

I often answer my phone before the first ring has finished...kind of surprises the people on the other end!
JMax1
Feb 27, 2008, 09:05 AM
yup! Anything with speakers will pick it up. I've even noticed it on my headphones (which is only slightly annoying!)
fedup flyer
Feb 28, 2008, 08:55 PM
My Moto Krzr does the same thing but my V551 didn't and both are quad bad GSM. Stranger part is when I when I upgraded to the Krzr it plays havoc with my digital cable (when on the phone) and so does the Iphone.
Coletrain17
Feb 28, 2008, 09:16 PM
Lol, glad to know im not the only one =P

What I usually do if I'm only using the Ipod function on my stereo, I just put the phone in airplane mode. This greatly reduces the noises =]
big_malk
Mar 1, 2008, 05:33 AM
Lol, glad to know im not the only one =P

What I usually do if I'm only using the Ipod function on my stereo, I just put the phone in airplane mode. This greatly reduces the noises =]

It'll greatly reduce the number of calls you get as well ;)