Why does it sound dumb you ask?
Yes, it is because it was like ten years ago that cell phones had external antennas. I wonder why?
because they were bigger...? External usually works better antenna wise. Take routers for example.
Why does it sound dumb you ask?
Yes, it is because it was like ten years ago that cell phones had external antennas. I wonder why?
And you know it picks up a better signal how??
I'm a bit worried that holding the antenna will harm reception. We'll see.
And you know it picks up a better signal how??
I'm a bit worried that holding the antenna will harm reception. We'll see.
Why does it sound dumb you ask?
Yes, it is because it was like ten years ago that cell phones had external antennas. I wonder why?
Apple wouldn't release it if it wasn't better.
Not to worry.
Cell phone makers have been using bezels and other external metal trim as antenna aids for years.
thats not even a iPhone 4 so your argument is pointless.
um. thats not what i was saying. i was saying apple has new and improved antennas. this proves it perfectly fine
Why didn't Apple have a dedicated Wifi connection for SJ demo. He ad to be P'd!
Aren't the 3G and 3Gs bezels connected to the antenna?
Thought about what happens if coins are in you're pocket and bridges the different antenna connections together, or you have semi moist hands? Valid question, so chime in.
Looks like I was right after all!![]()
And you know it picks up a better signal how??
I'm a bit worried that holding the antenna will harm reception. We'll see.
Just thought of something, if you order the optional bumper then you shouldn't have to worry about shorting it.
How is everyone's antennas fairing?
How is everyone's antennas fairing?
I wish Apple would put out a statement in layman’s terms for the benefits of this design so people wouldn't be so worked up.
I'm an RF engineer with an EE degree and 10 years of experience. By touching the antenna your body becomes part of the circuit, essentially making one large antenna. This improves reception considerably. Remeber old rabbit ears on your tv? You use to move them with your hands, when you touched them the picture was clear, as soon as you let go it got worse? It made it hard to tune them in. Same thing applies here. The bars decreasing when touched is a software glitch because the impedance has changed on the circuit, the software is simply calibrated to not being held.
As far as shorting it out, some simple isolation barriers take care of that, so no worries.