http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Sun, 27 May 2012 20:33:32 -0400 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/29/iphone_4_owners_who_didnt_take_a_free_case_can_now_claim_15_settlement/ Legal notices began arriving with iPhone 4 owners on Thursday, informing them that they can receive $15 if they refused to take a free case from Apple as a result of a class-action settlement. It w... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/29/iphone_4_owners_who_didnt_take_a_free_case_can_now_claim_15_settlement/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:46:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/18/apple_issues_statement_on_iphone_4_antenna_gate_lawsuit_settlement/ After settling a class-action lawsuit over the "antenna-gate" controversy that surrounded the iPhone 4 in 2010, Apple has issued a statement declaring the $15 payouts apply to a "small number" of peop... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/18/apple_issues_statement_on_iphone_4_antenna_gate_lawsuit_settlement/ Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/17/apple_settlement_for_class_action_suit_over_iphone_4_antenna_offers_15_or_bumper/ A new settlement reached between Apple and members of a class-action lawsuit over an antenna issue with the iPhone 4 will offer U.S residents who purchased the device $15 in cash or a free bumper case... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/17/apple_settlement_for_class_action_suit_over_iphone_4_antenna_offers_15_or_bumper/ Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/08/consumer_reports_declares_apple_addressed_antenna_issue_with_iphone_4s/ Consumer Reports on Tuesday announced it is recommending the iPhone 4S to customers, stating that Apple's latest handset "doesn't suffer the reception problem we found in its predecessor." The cons... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/08/consumer_reports_declares_apple_addressed_antenna_issue_with_iphone_4s/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:49:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/13/inside_apples_iphone_4s_and_its_improved_antenna_s_is_for_signal/ The new iPhone 4S features a redesigned antenna design that allows for better reception and faster wireless data speeds, a tweak that should further distance Apple from the "antennagate" controversy t... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/13/inside_apples_iphone_4s_and_its_improved_antenna_s_is_for_signal/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:17:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/25/consumer_reports_claims_apples_verizon_iphone_4_suffers_same_antenna_issue/ In testing the new Verizon CDMA iPhone 4, Consumer Reports has found that Apple's new smartphone experiences the same signal degrading antenna issue found in the GSM model released last year. On th... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/25/consumer_reports_claims_apples_verizon_iphone_4_suffers_same_antenna_issue/ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/05/unconfirmed_photos_may_show_apples_5th_gen_or_verizon_iphone_antenna_redesign/ New pictures claim to show a redesigned stainless steel frame for the iPhone, with new placement of black bands on the perimeter of the handset's frame, the metal band which also acts as the phone's a... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/05/unconfirmed_photos_may_show_apples_5th_gen_or_verizon_iphone_antenna_redesign/ Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/06/white_iphone_4_seen_in_public_test_finds_issues_with_camera_flash/ As a white iPhone 4 was spotted in public, another handset constructed using leaked alleged official parts demonstrates issues with the camera flash. White iPhone 4 spotted in Seattle Last week,... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/06/white_iphone_4_seen_in_public_test_finds_issues_with_camera_flash/ Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/02/htc_echoes_apple_in_defense_of_hd7_death_grip_issue/ Using language reminiscent of Apple's stance on the iPhone 4 antenna problem, Taiwanese handset maker HTC issued a statement Thursday defending its Windows Phone 7 HD7 smartphone from criticisms that ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/02/htc_echoes_apple_in_defense_of_hd7_death_grip_issue/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/11/30/pcworld_reliability_survey_apple_smoked_the_competition/ PCWorld this week released the results of its annual Reliability and Service Survey, and Apple won handily in the desktop, notebook and smartphone categories. Apple earned high marks almost entirel... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/11/30/pcworld_reliability_survey_apple_smoked_the_competition/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/18/apple_field_testing_iphone_4_revision_may_add_cdma_rumor/ Apple has begun field testing a new version of the iPhone, prompting continued speculation of an early 2011 launch of a CDMA-compatible iPhone, according to an unconfirmed report. Citing a "solid A... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/18/apple_field_testing_iphone_4_revision_may_add_cdma_rumor/ Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/07/apple_looking_into_iphone_4_glass_breaking_third_party_cases_report/ In an effort to avoid another public relations debacle, Apple is investigating scratching and cracking of the iPhone 4's glass panel back caused by third-party cases, a new report claims. Sources i... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/07/apple_looking_into_iphone_4_glass_breaking_third_party_cases_report/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/13/consumer_reports_condemns_end_of_iphone_4_free_case_program/ Consumer Reports responded negatively to Apple's discontinuation of the free iPhone 4 case program, refusing to recommend the iPhone 4. The consumer buying advice group announced Monday on its offi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/13/consumer_reports_condemns_end_of_iphone_4_free_case_program/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/13/end_of_apples_iphone_4_case_program_seen_as_benefit_to_shareholders/ Apple's conclusion of the iPhone 4 Case Program, but extended offer of free protective Bumpers for customers who contact AppleCare, is a positive for customers that will also likely benefit AAPL share... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/13/end_of_apples_iphone_4_case_program_seen_as_benefit_to_shareholders/ Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/10/apple_announces_iphone_4_case_program_will_conclude_on_sept_30/ Customers who buy an iPhone 4 after Sept. 30 will not be able to request a free case through Apple's "Case Program," but they will be able to contact AppleCare to request a free Bumper. While the S... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/10/apple_announces_iphone_4_case_program_will_conclude_on_sept_30/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/08/iphone_4_antenna_issue_topical_but_users_more_interested_in_verizon/ A new survey of cell phone users found that 20 percent of potential buyers let the iPhone 4 antenna affect their purchasing decision, but three times as many expressed dismay that Apple's smartphone i... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/08/iphone_4_antenna_issue_topical_but_users_more_interested_in_verizon/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/31/mexicos_telcel_claims_iphone_4_antenna_hardware_fix_in_the_works/ An executive with Mexican carrier Telcel has suggested that Apple plans to release a revised iPhone 4 with a tweaked antenna design after the company's free case giveaway expires at the end of Septemb... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/31/mexicos_telcel_claims_iphone_4_antenna_hardware_fix_in_the_works/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/09/papermasters_apple_exit_a_result_of_falling_out_with_steve_jobs/ Mark Papermaster's departure from Apple is said to be a result of "cultural incompatibility" and losing the trust of Chief Executive Steve Jobs, and not solely a result of the iPhone 4 "antennagate." ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/09/papermasters_apple_exit_a_result_of_falling_out_with_steve_jobs/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/04/iphone_4_owners_report_fewer_dropped_calls_than_iphone_3gs/ A new survey of iPhone 4 users has found that owners of Apple's latest handset have experienced fewer dropped calls than those who own an iPhone 3GS, suggesting the real-world impact of the iPhone 4 a... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/04/iphone_4_owners_report_fewer_dropped_calls_than_iphone_3gs/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/01/apple_removes_competitors_phones_from_iphone_4_antenna_page/ Apple's iPhone 4 antenna page, which shows the great lengths the company goes to in order to test its handsets, no longer features videos of competing smartphones losing reception when held improperly... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/01/apple_removes_competitors_phones_from_iphone_4_antenna_page/ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/30/aussie_paper_says_iphone_4_antenna_is_no_problem_kiwi_launch_hits_snag/ One of the largest publications in Australia has found no major reception problems with Apple's newly released iPhone 4, while the problematic New Zealand launch was delayed a few hours. Daily Tele... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/30/aussie_paper_says_iphone_4_antenna_is_no_problem_kiwi_launch_hits_snag/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/29/after_6_weeks_of_real_usage_mossberg_stands_by_his_initial_verdict_of_the_iphone_4/ In a follow-up to his original review, Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal continued to laud Apple's iPhone 4 as "the best device in its class," while warning of issues with weak reception and dr... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/29/after_6_weeks_of_real_usage_mossberg_stands_by_his_initial_verdict_of_the_iphone_4/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/28/apple_looking_into_ios_4_problems_on_iphone_3g/ After numerous reports of problems, Apple is investigating the performance of the iPhone 3G when running iOS 4. A spokeswoman for Apple told the Wall Street Journal that the Cupertino, Calif., comp... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/28/apple_looking_into_ios_4_problems_on_iphone_3g/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/28/best_buy_rumored_to_give_out_free_iphone_4_antenna_covers/ Electronics retailer Best Buy is rumored to offer free antenna covers for any iPhone 4 owner, with a simple strip that would cover the exterior metal band of the handset. Citing a number of anonymo... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/28/best_buy_rumored_to_give_out_free_iphone_4_antenna_covers/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/23/apple_officially_launches_iphone_4_case_program_via_app_store/ As promised, Apple on Friday launched its iPhone 4 Case Program, granting free cases to customers who buy a phone through Sept. 30, and refunding those who already bought a protective "bumper" through... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/23/apple_officially_launches_iphone_4_case_program_via_app_store/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/23/apple_automatically_refunding_bumper_purchases/ Customers who purchased an iPhone 4 and an official bumper case online are reporting that Apple has begun automatically refunding the cost of the case. AppleInsider readers on Thursday began receiv... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/23/apple_automatically_refunding_bumper_purchases/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/21/video_of_nokia_n97_reception_issue_added_to_apples_antenna_site/ Apple has added another smartphone to its list of devices that experience reception issues when held improperly, this time showing a Nokia N97 mini losing signal. Nokia, meanwhile, is looking to repla... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/21/video_of_nokia_n97_reception_issue_added_to_apples_antenna_site/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/20/strong_quarter_expected_but_apples_antennagate_could_hurt_iphone_sales/ Wall Street expects Apple to report another impressive quarter this afternoon, but future iPhone sales could be lower because of publicized antenna issues with the iPhone 4. Oppenheimer Analyst ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/20/strong_quarter_expected_but_apples_antennagate_could_hurt_iphone_sales/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/19/htc_samsung_also_take_issue_with_apples_antenna_claims/ Smartphone rivals HTC and Samsung have both chimed in on Apple's antenna attenuation claims made last week, with both companies suggesting their handsets do not lose signal when held improperly. As... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/19/htc_samsung_also_take_issue_with_apples_antenna_claims/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/17/rim_nokia_respond_to_apples_antennagate_press_conference/ Research in Motion and Nokia issued official statements Friday decrying Apple's use of their handsets to demonstrate signal loss in their press conference addressing the iPhone 4 antenna problem. I... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/17/rim_nokia_respond_to_apples_antennagate_press_conference/ Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/16/apple_posts_videos_of_press_conference_antenna_performance_test_chambers/ Apple has added a new section to its website, informing consumers about the external antenna featured on the iPhone 4 and how users may experience signal loss. It also revealed its internal antenna te... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/16/apple_posts_videos_of_press_conference_antenna_performance_test_chambers/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/16/apple_will_give_away_free_cases_for_every_iphone_4_through_sept_30/ Every new iPhone 4 purchased through Sept. 30 will be eligible for a variety of free cases, and those who already purchased a first-party "bumper" will receive a refund, Apple announced on Friday. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/16/apple_will_give_away_free_cases_for_every_iphone_4_through_sept_30/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/16/apple_admits_iphone_4_drops_more_calls_per_100_than_iphone_3gs/ Apple on Friday shared a summary of dropped call data it received from wireless partner AT&T, which revealed that the iPhone 4 experiences more dropped calls than the iPhone 3GS, but at a rate less th... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/16/apple_admits_iphone_4_drops_more_calls_per_100_than_iphone_3gs/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/16/apple_says_just_0_55_of_iphone_owners_have_reported_antenna_problems/ Just 0.55 percent of all iPhone owners have called AppleCare with an antenna issue, and the return rate for the iPhone 4 has been 1.7 percent -- much less than the 6 percent seen with last year's iPho... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/16/apple_says_just_0_55_of_iphone_owners_have_reported_antenna_problems/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/16/no_iphone_4_recall_today_but_voluntary_recall_full_refunds_possible/ Though reports have indicated Apple will not initiate a full recall of the iPhone 4 at its press conference today, some prominent Wall Street analysts believe Apple could institute a "voluntary" recal... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/16/no_iphone_4_recall_today_but_voluntary_recall_full_refunds_possible/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/15/nyt_iphone_4_antenna_problems_a_result_of_weakness_in_software/ Reception problems with the iPhone 4 are a result of "longstanding" problems also found in previous-generation iPhones, but the issue could potentially be fixed by a software fix, The New York Times r... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/15/nyt_iphone_4_antenna_problems_a_result_of_weakness_in_software/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/15/inside_apples_changes_to_the_iphones_signal_strength_visual_bars/ With the release of iOS 4.0.1 on Thursday, Apple instated changes to the way its iPhone handsets visualize bars representing cellular signal strength, doing away with a previously optimistic approach ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/15/inside_apples_changes_to_the_iphones_signal_strength_visual_bars/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/15/apple_has_no_plans_for_iphone_4_recall_report/ Although Apple has called a press conference tomorrow to discuss well-documented problems with the iPhone 4's antenna and reception, a new report claims that a recall of the handset won't be among the... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/15/apple_has_no_plans_for_iphone_4_recall_report/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/15/iphone_4_antenna_hardware_fix_anticipated_as_some_orders_are_delayed/ As some customers have had their iPhone 4 orders delayed, a new rumor suggests that Apple will offer a free "brute force" internal hardware fix to existing customers in order to improve the device's a... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/15/iphone_4_antenna_hardware_fix_anticipated_as_some_orders_are_delayed/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/15/analysts_divided_on_prospect_of_iphone_4_recall_from_apple/ Apple's scheduling of a press conference Friday to talk about the iPhone 4 could foreshadow a product recall, a free in-store modification of the device's hardware, or a handout of free bumpers, depen... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/15/analysts_divided_on_prospect_of_iphone_4_recall_from_apple/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:20:00 GMT