A real problem (for some), but yes, it has been misstated and sensationalized in the press (just as Apple has themselves minimized it).
FWIW, I’ve been testing mine, and, holding it “that way” (even lightly) will sometimes, in some places (not all that rare) cause several bars to drop on the meter. And sometimes not.
But even when I’m getting one measly bar, I’m able to hold a call without dropping, and good quality, and use 3G Internet at the same time. In fact, I saw bars dropping and squeezed hard, then walked around the “bad spot” trying to make the connection drop. I couldn’t—Google Maps kept streaming and the call kept going.
So I agree with reports that when bars are low, the iPhone 4 acts the same as an earlier phone with more bars. A BETTER antenna design—but not in every way.
(Of course, with the new meter we’ll all be seeing less bars. Having my calls work is what I care about though. And my iPhone 4 has done great at that so far.)
People change their grip by habit, with their mind on the call, not on babying the phone. New habits take time before they’re 100%. I notice myself holding my phone all KINDS of ways—it’s not on purpose. And shouldn’t have to be—but any phone has spots where holding it a certain way matters, and the iPhone 4 probably more so than most.
FWIW, I’ve been testing mine, and, holding it “that way” (even lightly) will sometimes, in some places (not all that rare) cause several bars to drop on the meter. And sometimes not.
But even when I’m getting one measly bar, I’m able to hold a call without dropping, and good quality, and use 3G Internet at the same time. In fact, I saw bars dropping and squeezed hard, then walked around the “bad spot” trying to make the connection drop. I couldn’t—Google Maps kept streaming and the call kept going.
So I agree with reports that when bars are low, the iPhone 4 acts the same as an earlier phone with more bars. A BETTER antenna design—but not in every way.
(Of course, with the new meter we’ll all be seeing less bars. Having my calls work is what I care about though. And my iPhone 4 has done great at that so far.)
People change their grip by habit, with their mind on the call, not on babying the phone. New habits take time before they’re 100%. I notice myself holding my phone all KINDS of ways—it’s not on purpose. And shouldn’t have to be—but any phone has spots where holding it a certain way matters, and the iPhone 4 probably more so than most.
