Apple stores are replacing (not repairing) iphones with the "unresponsive band on screen" issue. My iphone was pretty scratched up, so it's nice to have a fresh one under warranty.
Also interesting that the service stock replacement phones are pre-activated (the store employee said "unlocked", but I haven't tried another SIMM card). So they just put your SIMM into the replacement phone and you walk out of the store with your shinny new phone making/receiving calls.
Several other people were at the Genius Bar having their iphones replaced for the same issue, so the problem seems common.
Also interesting that the service stock replacement phones are pre-activated (the store employee said "unlocked", but I haven't tried another SIMM card). So they just put your SIMM into the replacement phone and you walk out of the store with your shinny new phone making/receiving calls.
Several other people were at the Genius Bar having their iphones replaced for the same issue, so the problem seems common.