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Is Apple Silently Recalling the iPhone 4 Now?

We’ve received only one report, so take it with a hill of salt: A Gizmodo reader claims that, after Apple replaced his iPhone 4, he couldn’t reproduce the sharp loss of signal. He says that the hardware seems slightly different: https://gizmodo.com/why-apples-iphone-4-update-wont-fix-your-reception-prob-5577812 Update: Some readers confirm, others don’t. Check it out here. https://gizmodo.com/iphone-4-silent-recall-some-readers-confirm-updating-5587029 I’ve been following…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jul 13

Apple Censors Discussions On Negative Consumer Reports’ iPhone 4 Test [Updated]

Apple has deleted at least six threads talking about Consumer Reports’ iPhone 4 tests. Customers on Apple’s support boards were discussing the publication’s negative report, which demonstrated that the design flaw could affect all users. [Updated] https://gizmodo.com/on-testing-consumer-reports-retracts-iphone-4-recommen-5584887 The threads were cached by Bing before getting deleted by Apple. It is not the first time that…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jul 13

AppleCare: The iPhone 4 Update Won’t Solve the Antenna Problem

AppleCare has confirmed what we already knew: The incoming software update won’t fix the iPhone 4’s transmission and reception problems. They acknowledged the antenna problem exists, offering the same solution as before: Buy a case or hold the iPhone differently. https://gizmodo.com/why-apples-iphone-4-update-wont-fix-your-reception-prob-5577812 I was secretly hoping that the software update would magically fix the iPhone 4’s…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jul 6

Why Apple’s iPhone 4 Update Won’t Fix Your Reception Problem

This graphic shows why some people experience the iPhone 4 signal drop problems while others haven’t been able to reproduce it. It also explains why Apple’s incoming software update—which promises more accurate signal bars—won’t fix the antenna problem. https://gizmodo.com/test-shows-iphone-antenna-issue-impacts-voice-transmiss-5573504 Which is sad, because I was hoping for a real fix to the antenna problem itself,…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jul 2

Steve Jobs to Angry iPhone 4 User: “Calm down.” “Relax, it’s just a phone.”

A BGR reader wrote an angry email to an engineer and Steve Jobs about the iPhone 4’s antenna problem. Surprisingly, Jobs replied. And even while countless tests show voice and data problems, Jobs dismisses it all as “rumors”. Updated https://gizmodo.com/wireless-expert-on-iphone-4-antenna-we-got-a-problem-5576839 The angry email exchange comes after Apple acknowledged the problem publicly but sent guidelines to…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jul 1

First iPhone 4 Class Action Suit Filed Against Apple and AT&T (Updated)

The first iPhone 4 class action suit against Apple and AT&T has been filed today in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The lawsuit focus on the antenna design problems, making several claims: Updated https://gizmodo.com/wireless-expert-on-iphone-4-antenna-we-got-a-problem-5576839 • General Negligence (APPLE and AT&T) • Defect in Design, Manufacture, and Assembly (APPLE) • Breach…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 30

Wireless Expert On iPhone 4 Antenna: We Got a Problem

Richard Gaywood—Ph.D in wireless network planning from Cardiff University—has tested the iPhone 4 communications problem. Before, he thought there were no problems. Now, his conclusion is clear: “The iPhone 4 is a fantastic device but a lousy phone.” http://gizmodo.com/5571171/iphone-4-loses-reception-when-you-hold-it-by-the-antenna-band Updated with new graphic showing the effect of Anandtech readings Gaywood performed various tests that analyzed…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 30

Sign Here If You Think Apple Should Give Free Cases to Fix the iPhone 4’s Problems

Apple acknowledges the iPhone 4’s reception problems. Their solution: Hold it differently or buy a case. But if this is an Apple design problem, they should fix it for real or give out cases for free. http://gizmodo.com/5571171/iphone-4-loses-reception-when-you-hold-it-by-the-antenna-band We have evidence that proves that the iPhone 4 antenna problem was caused by an internal cultural problem…

Tech News Gizmodo Jun 28

Listen up Sony: Open up the PS3 RSX Under Linux

Here’s the petition to open up the PSX’s RSX under Linux. This is why you should sign it: You see, when Sony announced that it was going to allow people to install Linux on their PS3s without going through backdoors, everyone rejoiced at all the possibilities of playing back DivX and using it as a…

Tech News Jason Chen Apr 24

Powerbook Sound Defect Riles Owners, Petition Up

Owners of the Mac PowerBook G4 are experiencing an audio defect in their high-resolution, 15- and 17-inch models. The problem, described as a looping echo sound that magnifies itself for about four to five seconds while playing any kind of audio or video, was also reported in 12-inch notebooks. There are also numerous reports that…

Tech News Charlie White Jan 26

Is Apple Silently Recalling the iPhone 4 Now?

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