So most of us have had the iPhone 3, probably even the 1 and 2. So, my iPhone 3 didn't have the death grip problem. So I think therein lies the problem. They sent it out knowing it had a weakness. I know, I've heard all smartphones have this problem, but IT WASN'T widespread or even brought up in the previous model, so THAT, I feel is the problem. Shipped flaw. Discuss.
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Iphone 3 vs 4. Did the 3 have the same problem? Nope.
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Can't repeat it on my 3G either, even though I can on the 4. Also while every other smart phone may seem signal degradation, they don't completely drop signal like the 4 does.
That doesn't make him wrong. My 3GS didn't have the problem either but that doesn't mean that he is wrong. We need everyone to have an open mind, including the fanboys who have 'perfect' iPhone 4's.
I had the original iPhone. If I grip the hell out of that phone, eventually the bars will go down. I got the 3g from someone today, I gripped that one and it goes down as well. The past couple weeks I've been testing out all the iPhone 4's I could find and can't replicate the same issue.
Its not a massively widespread problem I think. I do agree all types of phones have it, but they're just like the iPhone 4, only a select amount experience the issue.
Its not a massively widespread problem I think. I do agree all types of phones have it, but they're just like the iPhone 4, only a select amount experience the issue.
i cannot reproduce this problem on any iPhone i've used. i have a lot of friends with iPhone's and i just can't do it here (in canada, on rogers).
the iPhone 4 will be out in 2 weeks... only time will tell.
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People aren't making the distinction when they say "problem". Does signal (bars) drop when you cover the antenna on cell phones? Yes. Does any other smartphone or iPhone drop calls or prevent you from making a call when you touch it only with the tip of your finger? No.
Replicate this problem with just one finger on the phone on the 3G and 3GS. Oh, you can't? Oh the problem is unique on the iphone 4? This is why we can't have nice things.
YOU are one person. I know many people who can't reproduce this problem on their iP4's. It all depends on the reception in your area. Nearly every smart phone has this problem, so accept that and get over it.
i was just trying this with a 3GS on rogers yesterday after seeing apple talk about it. When i'm in a weak signal area and the phone still shows 5 bars I can easily replicate the problem. Couldn't believe how easy it is to do. of course I never hold the phone in that way during normal use. I tried it also on a few BB9700's and it was easy. went from 5 bars 3G to 2 bars on edge. Now, this doesn't mean these phones are dropping calls or that there isn't an issue with the iPhone4. Just saying that its possible to replicate signal drop on other phones.
So far, I've seen no difference in performance between my 3G and my iP4 when it comes to signal strength while holding the phone. They both lose a bar or two, but don't drop the call. When I'm not holding the phone (it sits in my car's center console compartment plugged into the sound system), the iP4 has dropped fewer calls than my 3G did.
haha, no they don't. not your fault though. might take a few days for the RDF to wear off
It happens on my 3Gs, except my death grip area is on the left side like the IP4. Covering the whole left side drops me down to 1 bar, and in a bad service area could get me to no service.
Oh, and if you tell me "No, it doesn't" your a douche.
Oh, and if you tell me "No, it doesn't" your a douche.
The original (first) iPhone is referred to as the iPhone 2. The next generation is the iPhone 3, followed by the iPhone 3GS. The current one is the iPhone 4. Steve Jobs refered to it as the fourth generation of iPhones.
Edit: A sharp eyed poster noticed I left the G off the 3G. I agree there is no iPhone 3.
First, second and third iphone generations. Thats why the current one is referred to as the iPhone 4.
There has never been an "iPhone 2" or "iPhone 3." There's been an iPhone, and iPhone 3G however.
Like another user said, I've noticed zero signal difference between my 3GS and 4.
