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Otterbox sued for Lying about iphone 4S?
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this iPhone 4 impact case hase a big camera opening like the 4S cases.. They mark this not compatible with 4S, why?
http://www.otterbox.com/iPhone-4-Impact-Series-Case/APL1-I4XXX,default,pd.html?dwvar_APL1-I4XXX_color=05&start=6&cgid=apple-iphone-4-cases
http://www.otterbox.com/iPhone-4-Impact-Series-Case/APL1-I4XXX,default,pd.html?dwvar_APL1-I4XXX_color=05&start=6&cgid=apple-iphone-4-cases
Did anyone actually ask them why? I did. This is what they told me:
The proximity sensor was slightly moved on the iPhone 4s. The sensor no longer lines up directly with the hole in the iPhone4 Defender Series Case.
The proximity sensor was slightly moved on the iPhone 4s. The sensor no longer lines up directly with the hole in the iPhone4 Defender Series Case.
TS where in your OP you actually talk about them getting sued already? 
How do you know? Need I remind you that many people w/ iPhone 4 had proximity issues and maybe by slightly moving it to the side this helped correct it... Wait until we all get ours to then say something is bunk when you actually hold one.
There is no relocated proximity sensor. This is bunk.
How do you know? Need I remind you that many people w/ iPhone 4 had proximity issues and maybe by slightly moving it to the side this helped correct it... Wait until we all get ours to then say something is bunk when you actually hold one.
It could go either way really. The 4S will be the design of the Verizon iPhone with the antenna band positioned on the side, causing the mute switch to move down. BUT, the most case manufactures, to cut cost and make it easier on the consumer, have seen expanded that hole on the left side to accommodate both iPhone 4 models. So unless these were "old" cases being stocked, they should still work for the ATT iPhone 4, Verizon iPhone 4, and both (since both are the same as the Verizon model) iPhone 4S
TS where in your OP you actually talk about them getting sued already?
How do you know? Need I remind you that many people w/ iPhone 4 had proximity issues and maybe by slightly moving it to the side this helped correct it... Wait until we all get ours to then say something is bunk when you actually hold one.
I spoke with Apple customer service. Not some guy at some case 3rd party case company. I was informed that the iPhone 4 cases would all work for the iPhone 4S (ones designed to work with the CDMA phones). I would expect Apple's own employees to know this. Also, there are other 3rd part case manufacturers who are already saying that their iPhone 4 cases do work for the iPhone 4S (Incipio and LifeProof to name two). Incase is still saying they are waiting till the 14th to say for sure. But I will trust Apple employees any day over some guy at some case company.
EDIT: Speck is saying their's work as well for both.
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So what happens if you purchased an unlocked phone in the UK direct from Apple store? It's GSM only, right? Which means it's AT&T's style phone, and it doesn't work with CDMA. Thus, whatever fits the 4 should fit the 4S, unless this proximity sensor twaddle is true?
No, the new 4S is a 'world phone', so has GSM and CDMA built-in. However, it uses the CDMA (or Verizon) design of last years iPhone 4.
I apologize, You just can't trust low level employees on accurate information.
Most case manufacturers now make their cases to work with both the CDMA and the GSM phones so should not be a problem. Only may be an issue if you are using a case that you got when the iPhone 4 initially came out and therefore did not have to accommodate the slightly moved silent switch.
Oh. Like whatever the CEO has to say is a little truthier? Please. I'll take whatever the janitor said. He or she is who swept up the punchouts on the openings in the prototype cases.
Lets go with what we know.
The 4S is different that the GSM iPhone 4. That is a fact.
Also Otterbox more than likely made minor changes to the case to account for the 4S. Nothing big but some changes.
With what they are putting there they can not be sued for it because they are making it crystal clear they are not promising in any way shape or form the 4 chase will work on the 4S. If they did not put that their they risk being sued for false advertising.
For most people they do not have a iPhone 4 so it is a non issue. It really is only an issue for the guys who get a new iPhone every year and even then it should not be a big deal since most of you all have cases from your iPhone 4 to test it on.
The 4S is different that the GSM iPhone 4. That is a fact.
Also Otterbox more than likely made minor changes to the case to account for the 4S. Nothing big but some changes.
With what they are putting there they can not be sued for it because they are making it crystal clear they are not promising in any way shape or form the 4 chase will work on the 4S. If they did not put that their they risk being sued for false advertising.
For most people they do not have a iPhone 4 so it is a non issue. It really is only an issue for the guys who get a new iPhone every year and even then it should not be a big deal since most of you all have cases from your iPhone 4 to test it on.
Some of you are going to have to eat crow!
The ringer mute switch and volume control buttons on the 4s is lower than the 4.
http://www.ifans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=356940
The ringer mute switch and volume control buttons on the 4s is lower than the 4.
http://www.ifans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=356940
You have more than one infraction, the title of the post and the subject matter. You may be in the pokey for awhile.
All Universal iPhone 4 cases (Post iPhone 4 Verizon Era) should fit on the new iPhone 4S, If it says "Universal" it will fit... The old ATT iPhone 4 Otterbox cases will probably not fit on a 4S case, but case manufactures been changed most cases to universal fit since the Verizon iPhone came out.
Shame on you Otterbox for being greedy
Shame on you Otterbox for being greedy
Regardless if they are lying or telling the truth, the front camera pockets and back camera pockets on the defender series are a pain in the butt to clean and they are lint magnets. These new 4s cases look a hell of alot easier to clean.
Myself I plan on getting apple care + and going with a commuter series just for less bulk.
Myself I plan on getting apple care + and going with a commuter series just for less bulk.
The white iPhone 4 has the proximity sensor in a different place than the black iPhone 4. Both models of iPhone 4S have the proximity sensor in the new spot. Hence, cases that fit the white iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S. Not greedy, not hard to understand.
The old Defender: http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aae...318064677913/images/large/apl2-i4xxx-20-1.jpg
The new Defender (note the difference in the proximity sensor opening): http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aae...318064677913/images/large/apl2-i4sun-20-1.jpg
Just ordered the iPhone 4S otterbox commuter in gunmetal grey/envy green. Can't wait to try it out.
Best of luck with that.
It's amazing, last week we were 100% on board with the rumors. A few days ago we were pissed at apple for not doing what the rumors said. This week we want to sue folks for having what may be the right information.
May be an honest mistake.
Gotta love America.
It's amazing, last week we were 100% on board with the rumors. A few days ago we were pissed at apple for not doing what the rumors said. This week we want to sue folks for having what may be the right information.
May be an honest mistake.
Gotta love America.
It really isn't. The only real difference between iPhone 4 colors is that the white iPhones have had issue with screen protectors and their proximity sensor. For example. I have the same screen protectors on my white iPhone and my wife's black one. Her sensors works and mine never does.