I understand the philosophical argument, but practically, most people use cases. Just look at the wall of cases in an apple store. I suspect that the "naked iPhone" contingent on this board is a small but (very) vocal group. You need to buy Bluetooth devices to use the Bluetooth functionality, you need to buy a wifi router to use facetime, you need to buy screen protectors to avoid screen scratches, etc. Again, IF a case solves the problem, it probably won't be a big deal for apple in the long run.
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Jobs says Signal Strength a "non issue"
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I understand the philosophical argument, but practically, most people use cases. Just look at the wall of cases in an apple store. I suspect that the "naked iPhone" contingent on this board is a small but (very) vocal group. You need to buy Bluetooth devices to use the Bluetooth functionality, you need to buy a wifi router to use facetime, you need to buy screen protectors to avoid screen scratches, etc. Again, IF a case solves the problem, it probably won't be a big deal for apple in the long run.
Sporadic is a very strong word for companies who generate revenues in billions. Sporadic is good for Tarot readers.
When iPhone shows no signal and says searching, one CANNOT make a phone call. What do you mean signal is not being represented properly? Cannot make a call is cannot make a call. PERIOD
Obviously fanboys are drugged/brainwashed. Seriously don't know what they're smoking.
Indeed! Doesn't it seem like the dumbest thing to say in a situation like this? You know what they say about subliminal advertising... and i'm sure after years of seeing it held a certain way, people are more likely to do the same. On top of that, it's more COMFORTABLE for a righty to hold it like that. I wonder what Apple is going to make of this mess?
$600 piece of technology fixed by tape. Gotta love it
Good idea, but I'd hate to walk around with my brand new iPhone 4 telling all my friends how I rigged it to work.
Yes I agree but I saw alot of people walk out without cases for whatever reason be it cost or lack of necessity. if it doesn't work for alot of people there will be complains unless Apple basically says "get a bumper to fix the problem" because that'll basically be an admission that it's a design flaw which will need to be addressed in its own way (possible recall, free bumpers, bumper refunds etc).
Totally agree. Steve Jobs says that consumers vote with their wallets. Well today I voted "no". It saddens me as well. I was SO excited about this phone. I pre-ordered it and counted the days for it's release. Steve Job's response as a "non-issue" infuriates me. Today, I went to my local Apple store to test the Death Grip issue, and sure thing, trying to browse the web while touching the antenna is 5x slower than when the phone sits on a table. That's not acceptable in my book.
Yep, with iPhone 4 people will have to use different grips for different tasks: one grip for WiFi, another grip for 3G and yet another one for EDGE. But we are lucky that iPhone 4 does not support 4G (WiMax or LTE)
I'm a developer and came across the iOS 4.0.1 source code. Curiously, this piece of code stuck out at me:
signal_strength = signal_strength+3;
if (signal_strength > 5)
{
signal_strength = 5;
}
Can anyone explain what that bit of code might do?
boy... you are so freaking funny.... NOT....
Several of my friends purchased the iPhone today and non of them experienced any drop calls or signal loss when holding it in the lower-left corner. They TRIED several attempts but they had no problems whatsoever. I think most iPhones are like theirs and aren't effected. You guys are acting like all iPhone4's have this glitch.
Every single iPhone since 2007 had sensitive areas that could cause this. And holding any cell phone tightly near the antenna would affect the signal.
Now, if your phone has this glitch and you don't want to hold it with your other hand or place a bumper around it. Return it. I would bet that 99% of you that are complaining about this in this thread are not going to return it, but instead are going to just bitch and moan on message boards. If you do that, companies will continue to release products with design flaws because they know people like you guys will buy the product no matter what. (flaws and all) If everyone complained with their WALLETS and not on message boards like babies, Apple would get the message loud and clear.
Every single iPhone since 2007 had sensitive areas that could cause this. And holding any cell phone tightly near the antenna would affect the signal.
Now, if your phone has this glitch and you don't want to hold it with your other hand or place a bumper around it. Return it. I would bet that 99% of you that are complaining about this in this thread are not going to return it, but instead are going to just bitch and moan on message boards. If you do that, companies will continue to release products with design flaws because they know people like you guys will buy the product no matter what. (flaws and all) If everyone complained with their WALLETS and not on message boards like babies, Apple would get the message loud and clear.
Most people would prefer to not use a case at all. Cellphone cases were barely on the map before the iPhone, I mean... the only people I saw using cases for their Nokia/Samsung/Motorola phones were construction workers and IT geeks carrying their phones in a belt clip.
With previous iPhone models (particularly the plastic 3G and 3GS) people used cases because they realized that wear and tear were potential issues. The chrome bezel is fairly sensitive and the back is easy to scratch.
But the iPhone 4G is all stainless steel and glass and advertised as rugged and scratch-resistant, front and back. Apple themselves released a 'bumper' that only protects the stainless steel part, not the front or back, which indicates that they feel those are too scratch resistant to warrant protection.
Its crazy but all of us have been blaming ATT and maybe it's been Apple all along responsible for our dropped calls. We were possibly blinding by the light.
Did you even read the original post? The guy doesn't know the usage of the word pillion and you're backing him. World of ignorants is nice to be around.
So which is it? Most phones are fine? Or every phone has sensitive areas that reduce one bar at a time until there is no reception?
So I guess were supposed to hold the phone like were sipping tea? Guess I'll hold my pinkie out too
I love this phone. I always use a case, so it's not a problem for me but it's laughable to argue that you should learn to hold a premier piece of equipment a certain way or it won't work properly and just as laughable that you should have to spend MORE money to cover it in order for it to not drop calls! Especially when Steve Jobs went out of his way to tout it's beauty!
people.. this happens with many phones. Apple is just the start of it. I have an iPhone 4, and the problem isnt as dramatic as said to be. I have to hold the phone REALLY tightly for the signal to drop. It really does not affect the signal if you hold it normally in your left or right hand. But my hands arent sweaty, and "conductive". I am pretty sure the people in some of these videos may have sweaty hands...
No, you're just using the occasion to be a dick about it.
The context isn't completely clear, it could have been back seat or passenger's side.