Friday, the Apple iPhone 4 antenna issues continued. The business said the iPhone 4 antenna issue can be remedied with just an iPhone software update. Apparently there is no reception problem at all, according to Apple. Defective software resulted in an inaccurate representation of signal strength. The screen shows too numerous bars in areas with weak reception. Since the reception is weak to begin with, gripping the phone by its lower right side further obscures the signal. Not every person believes this.
iPhone software update – with a special catch
A media storm began when complaints multiplied from iPhone 4 owners devastated that their ultimate gadget lost reception when held a certain way, which became known as the “death grip.” The complaint was dismissed at first. Then the Apple/AT and T class action lawsuits began coming. Apple has officially admitted that the iPhone 4 antenna issue exists. The business promises to have a software update out soon – but there is a small catch. Although signal strength could be correctly represented, it won’t do anything about the reception issues that outraged iPhone 4 users are suffering through now.
Apply might sell iPhone covers
At first, Apple sent out a formal statement saying $ 30 protective bumpers can lessen the reception issue. The problem occurs when a user’s bare skin bridges the two antennas embedded within the edge of the phone. There are a few other covers that cost less. Ign.com reported that for $ 14.95, a product called GelaSkins are effective in preventing the iPhone 4 death grip issue. But according to Engadget, the yellow Lance Armstrong Livestrong rubber bracelet works just as well, and it’s only a buck.
Apple can be throwing AT and T under the bus
Apple’s official position is on their website. Rob Pegoraro who is from The Washington Post reports that Apple “gracefully throws AT and T under the bus,” insisting the iPhone 4 antenna reception issue isn’t a hardware problem.” Upon investigation, Apple explained the business was stunned to find that AT and T’s formula to calculate how bars displayed signal strength is “totally wrong.” The iPhone software update also applies to the earlier iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G. Apparently the AT and T bug affects them too, although none of those iPhone owners hired lawyers to file lawsuits about it.
Tests question wisdom of iPhone software update
Some do not agree with Apple’s explanation of the iPhone 4 death grip problem or its solution. Apple Insider reports that a New York business owner said just touching the bottom left of the phone would cause a call to drop within 10 seconds, in plain view of the cell tower. The iPhone 4 gets the best reception than any phone also. Also, cupping the iPhone 4 tightly can result in a loss of 24.6 dB of signal. The tests also definitely proved the iPhone cover lessened the effects of the iPhone 4 death grip dramatically.
Apple iPhone software update or Apple iPhone bumper? Stay tuned in …
More about this topic at these websites:
CNN
cnn.com/2010/TECH/mobile/07/02/apple.iphone.apology/index.html?npt=NP1
Rob Pegoraro at The Washington Post
voices.washingtonpost.com/fasterforward/2010/07/apple_blames_iphone_4_receptio.html
Apple Insider
appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/02/apple_gives_a_business_free_bumpers_for_iphone_4_reception_issues.html
