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A year later, Antennagate Revisited.
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I have mine in a case so no problem. Without the case it's pretty bad. The proximity sensor is a larger problem for me. Constantly muting calls when the screen turns on and my ear hits the mute button. The operating system and the way the functions are laid out, plus its integration with my home Mac, makes it worth the hassle for me.
I know, I know... I just couldn't resist.
I've had my iPhone 4 since launch and were coming up on 1 year. As much as I love the device, it plains sucks as a phone. Gating the antenna or not, the thing drops calls. God forbid if I have to make a call to my dad or girlfriend (both iPhone 4 owners).
So, have you accepted that fact that your phone sucks as a phone (be honest with yourself) and are just riding the remainder of your 2yr contract?
Do you think the iPhone 5 will be a redesign partially because of the antennagate?
After I originally posted, I found this interesting Article
I'm going to analyze by bill and post the results.
Seems like that's more of an carrier problem then an iPhone problem. I never get dropped calls on my iPhone.
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Yup. Although I'm right-handed I usually hold the phone with my left hand, and as a result my phone loses signal about 5-10 times a day. I make a point of holding it with my fingertips if I'm in a known low-signal area.
eezing said:
Yup. Although I'm right-handed I usually hold the phone with my left hand, and as a result my phone loses signal about 5-10 times a day. I make a point of holding it with my fingertips if I'm in a known low-signal area.
Personally I have never, EVER dropped a call on my iP4. Ever.
I also find that the call quality is amazing with the dual
mic setup. When talking to my Dad on his iP4 I can hear him and almost nothing else.
I also find that the call quality is amazing with the dual
mic setup. When talking to my Dad on his iP4 I can hear him and almost nothing else.
I know, I know... I just couldn't resist.
I've had my iPhone 4 since launch and were coming up on 1 year. As much as I love the device, it plains sucks as a phone. Gating the antenna or not, the thing drops calls. God forbid if I have to make a call to my dad or girlfriend (both iPhone 4 owners).
So, have you accepted that fact that your phone sucks as a phone (be honest with yourself
Do you think the iPhone 5 will be a redesign partially because of the antennagate?
After I originally posted, I found this interesting Article
I'm going to analyze by bill and post the results.
I've accepted that it's a terrible phone. I can barely hold a call for more than 5-10 minutes.
It doesn't really bother me though because it's rare that I need to be on the phone for much longer than that. I bought the iPhone mostly to have internet wherever I go, and for that it works remarkably well.
With that said, as of 4.3.x, I don't seem to have the proximity sensor issue anymore (before I'd end up muting or holding the call even during those 5-10 minutes). Antenna issue is definitely there, but I've gotten pretty good at avoiding it.
Zero problems with my iPhone 4 the whole time I've had it. Works great in every way, including as a phone.
Basically antennagate was BS made up by the Douchebags at Gizmodo because Apple was smacking around Brian Lam for his shady dealings with their stolen prototype.
Basically antennagate was BS made up by the Douchebags at Gizmodo because Apple was smacking around Brian Lam for his shady dealings with their stolen prototype.
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I have an iPhone 4 on Rogers in Canada, and frankly - it was the BEST cellphone I've ever owned. 4 months ago 3G finally came here, but before that.. when I visited rural areas, the cellphone service was (always) horrible as the closest tower was 40km away, but my iPhone 4 was able to connect to towers quicker, easier than any other phone I've ever owned (iPhone 3G, HTC TyTn, various Motorola/Nokia phones). "Antennagate" was never an issue for me, even in rural middle of nowhere, Canada.
when not holding it my has 5 bars, when holding it , it only has 3. today alone i have had 2 dropped calls and the noise cancelation on this is pretty poor. although a lot of people say there isn't a problem, thousands/millions have said there is, including a lot of magazines, review websites etc.
however that said, it's a bad phone for many people, however if you live in area's with great reception then maybe it isnt as big as a problem compared to other people.
however that said, it's a bad phone for many people, however if you live in area's with great reception then maybe it isnt as big as a problem compared to other people.
yeah, I guess mostly so - never had any problems here in Sweden... iPhone 4 is the best phone & allround electronic device I ever have bought.
really now? I am living in australia and have the problem, many people from the uk in this thread have the problem, a few mates of mine have the problem.
america isn't the only country in the world you know, other people from other countries do exist and have been complaining about this problem.
How is it made up
It very much exists. Cover the gap with your finger and you will lose signal. Whether this affects you or not doesn't mean it is made up. It was a mistake by Apple, of course, and one they'll learn from I'm sure never to make that mistake again, but equally it could have been worse I suppose..
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no, but because a crappy network seems even more vulnerable for the antenna-design...Because ATT designed the iPhone. Right guys?
Their network flaws could be a contributor to why so many people experience this "issue" but what the poster I quoted said is simply not true. Antennagate is a hardware issue and that's it.
ATT are not responsible for what is considered to be a hardware flaw.
The problem is real. I can go from 3 bars to 1 bar at home everytime I hold it without a case. If I am in a location with a strong signal, very little effect. Apple gave bumpers and cases away for a period of time when this flaw was first exposed. Funny, they didn't give away anything free prior to the the flaw being exposed and there would be absolutely no reason to do so if there wasnt truth to it.
Not that I am trying to defend Apple, but I honestly haven't had a problem with the antenna with any of the iPhone 4s I have used.
Same here, and neither have most people.
Darn, I fed the troll post : /
you do realize I'm not from the US, right?
well, i'd assume Australian networks aren't the best networks around either.
and i wasn't saying the iPhone does not suffer from above average signal attenuation. I was saying that the whole hysteria which resulted in adding the suffix -gate was mostly due to the AT&T network being a very network.
of course there will be areas / carriers in other countries where you'll suffer the same fate, but it's by far not as widespread as with AT&T
Which side(the screen facing you) is the data antennae again? I haven't had this problem in forever. Haha.
i know your not from america but your talking as if it's only a big problem in america. i live in sydney, right in the city so the signal is pretty good ( i get 5 bars on my samsung s 2 and my old nokia n95, yet with the iphone i get about 4 bars which go down to 2/1 and i get plenty of dropped calls.
i think it's pretty erm biased to say there isn't even a problem (not directed at you btw)
No problems here.
Bought my iPhone the day they were released in Canada.
Bumper - check...
Dropped calls? Nope. Even when in remote areas (friend's cottages way out in the middle of no where etc) still got reception... actually better reception than everyone else I was with... I only had a bar or two, but I was still always able to make the call without losing it.
I think the whole thing was just blown out of proportion at the time.
Just my opinion though.
Bought my iPhone the day they were released in Canada.
Bumper - check...
Dropped calls? Nope. Even when in remote areas (friend's cottages way out in the middle of no where etc) still got reception... actually better reception than everyone else I was with... I only had a bar or two, but I was still always able to make the call without losing it.
I think the whole thing was just blown out of proportion at the time.
Just my opinion though.