Consumer Reports declares Apple addressed antenna issue with iPhone 4S
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - 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." ( 101 comments )
Inside Apple's iPhone 4S and its improved antenna: 'S' is for Signal
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 - 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 that occurred around the launch of the iPhone 4. ( 41 comments )
Consumer Reports claims Apple's Verizon iPhone 4 suffers same antenna issue
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 - 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. ( 105 comments )
Photos, video may show Apple's 5th-gen or Verizon iPhone antenna redesign [ux2]
Wed, Jan 5, 2011 - 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 antenna [update: video removed]. ( 83 comments )
White iPhone 4 seen in public, test finds issues with camera flash
Mon, Dec 6, 2010 - As a white iPhone 4 was spotted in public, another handset constructed using leaked alleged official parts demonstrates issues with the camera flash. ( 45 comments )
HTC echoes Apple in defense of HD7 'death grip' issue
Thu, Dec 2, 2010 - 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 it suffers from weakened signal strength when gripped. ( 54 comments )
PCWorld reliability survey: Apple 'smoked the competition'
Tue, Nov 30, 2010 - PCWorld this week released the results of its annual Reliability and Service Survey, and Apple won handily in the desktop, notebook and smartphone categories. ( 48 comments )
Apple field testing iPhone 4 revision, may add CDMA - rumor
Mon, Oct 18, 2010 - 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. ( 28 comments )
Apple looking into iPhone 4 glass-breaking third-party cases - report
Thu, Oct 7, 2010 - 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. ( 62 comments )
Consumer Reports condemns end of iPhone 4 free case program
Mon, Sep 13, 2010 - Consumer Reports responded negatively to Apple's discontinuation of the free iPhone 4 case program, refusing to recommend the iPhone 4. ( 189 comments )
End of Apple's iPhone 4 Case Program seen as benefit to shareholders
Mon, Sep 13, 2010 - 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 shareholders, one analyst believes. ( 72 comments )
Apple announces iPhone 4 Case Program will conclude on Sept. 30
Fri, Sep 10, 2010 - 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. ( 57 comments )
iPhone 4 antenna issue 'topical,' but users more interested in Verizon
Wed, Sep 8, 2010 - 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 is not available on U.S. carrier Verizon. ( 83 comments )
Mexico's Telcel claims iPhone 4 antenna hardware fix in the works
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 - 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 September. ( 63 comments )
Papermaster's Apple exit a result of falling out with Steve Jobs
Mon, Aug 9, 2010 - 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." ( 62 comments )
iPhone 4 owners report fewer dropped calls than iPhone 3GS
Wed, Aug 4, 2010 - 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 antenna issue is a non-factor. ( 85 comments )
Apple removes competitors' phones from iPhone 4 antenna page
Sun, Aug 1, 2010 - 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. ( 89 comments )
Australian paper says iPhone 4 antenna is no problem
Fri, Jul 30, 2010 - 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. ( 133 comments )
After 6 weeks of "real usage," Mossberg stands by his initial verdict of the iPhone 4
Thu, Jul 29, 2010 - 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 dropped calls. ( 146 comments )
Apple looking into iOS 4 problems on iPhone 3G
Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - After numerous reports of problems, Apple is investigating the performance of the iPhone 3G when running iOS 4. ( 81 comments )
Best Buy rumored to give out free iPhone 4 antenna covers
Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - 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. ( 42 comments )
Apple officially launches iPhone 4 Case Program via App Store
Fri, Jul 23, 2010 - 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 an iPhone application. ( 77 comments )
Apple automatically refunding bumper purchases
Fri, Jul 23, 2010 - 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. ( 26 comments )
N97 reception video added to Apple's antenna site as Nokia seeks new CEO
Wed, Jul 21, 2010 - 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 replace its current CEO as it has fallen behind in the smartphone market. ( 243 comments )
Strong quarter expected, but Apple's 'antennagate' could hurt iPhone sales
Tue, Jul 20, 2010 - 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. ( 84 comments )
HTC, Samsung also take issue with Apple's antenna claims
Mon, Jul 19, 2010 - 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. ( 241 comments )
RIM, Nokia respond to Apple's "Antennagate" press conference
Sat, Jul 17, 2010 - 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. ( 548 comments )
Apple posts videos of press conference, antenna performance, test chambers
Fri, Jul 16, 2010 - 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 testing chambers, and posted video of Friday's press conference in its entirety. ( 287 comments )
Apple will give away free cases for every iPhone 4 through Sept. 30
Fri, Jul 16, 2010 - 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. ( 317 comments )
Apple admits iPhone 4 drops more calls than iPhone 3GS
Fri, Jul 16, 2010 - 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 than one per 100 greater. ( 41 comments )
Apple says just 0.55% of iPhone owners have reported antenna problems
Fri, Jul 16, 2010 - 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 iPhone 3GS, Apple said Friday. ( 108 comments )
No iPhone 4 recall today, but 'voluntary' recall, full refunds possible
Fri, Jul 16, 2010 - 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" recall, or refund dissatisfied owners the full purchase price. ( 120 comments )
iPhone 4 antenna issues due to 'weakness' in software, may be fixable - NYT
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 - 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 reported Thursday evening. ( 167 comments )
Inside Apple's changes to the iPhone's signal strength visual bars
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 - 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 that compressed the dynamic range of bars to make it appear that a user's reception was much stronger than it actually was. ( 26 comments )
Apple has no plans for iPhone 4 recall - report
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 - 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 announcements. ( 87 comments )
iPhone 4 antenna hardware fix anticipated as some orders are delayed
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 - 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 antenna. ( 70 comments )
Analysts divided on prospect of iPhone 4 recall from Apple
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 - 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, depending on who you ask. ( 40 comments )
Apple engineer warned Steve Jobs about iPhone 4 reception last year
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 - An Apple engineer warned the company's executives last year that the design of the iPhone 4 could lead to reception problems, and a carrier partner also expressed concern about its external antenna before the June launch, according to a new report. ( 138 comments )
US Sen. Schumer writes letter to Apple CEO over iPhone 4 antenna
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 - Democratic New York Senator Charles Schumer on Thursday issued an open letter to Steve Jobs regarding the iPhone 4 antenna issues, calling Apple's current solutions "insufficient" and asking the company to provide a free fix for consumers. ( 198 comments )
Apple rumored to release iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone today
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 - A new rumor has stated that Apple will release an iPhone software update in the form of iOS 4.0.1 on Thursday, a day before the company has scheduled a press conference to talk about the iPhone 4. ( 51 comments )
Apple to hold iPhone 4 press conference on Friday
Wed, Jul 14, 2010 - Apple this Friday will hold a press conference on its Cupertino-based campus to discuss the iPhone 4 and, presumably, the growing array of allegations from the media over the handset's reception woes. ( 241 comments )
Apple's iOS 4.1 to pack 'fix' for displaying iPhone signal strength [u]
Wed, Jul 14, 2010 - Apple on Tuesday began widespread testing of iOS 4.1, the first update to the company's new mobile operating system shipping on the iPhone 4, delivering changes to the way the handset displays signal strength. ( 49 comments )
Every week Apple doesn't act on iPhone 4 antenna could cost $200M
Wed, Jul 14, 2010 - A new analysis has found that resolving the much publicized iPhone 4 antenna issues could cost Apple up to $900 million, and each additional week that Apple takes to resolve the issue could add another $200 million as sales increase. ( 228 comments )
iPhone 4 recall could cost Apple $1.5 billion
Tue, Jul 13, 2010 - A recall of the iPhone 4 could cost Apple as much as $1.5 billion, according to one investment research firm. ( 111 comments )
Radio engineer: Consumer Reports iPhone 4 testing flawed (u)
Tue, Jul 13, 2010 - An engineer experienced with electromagnetic issues like those now affecting Apple's iPhone 4 says that the tests performed by Consumer Reports were scientifically flawed. ( 194 comments )
iPhone 4 antenna fix could impact Apple's operating income by 1%
Tue, Jul 13, 2010 - The iPhone 4 antenna issue has reached a "boiling point," though investors in Apple should not overreact to the problem, a Wall Street analyst said Tuesday. ( 107 comments )
Growing attention on iPhone 4 signal issues presents risk for Apple
Tue, Jul 13, 2010 - A continued focus on antenna issues associated with the iPhone 4, following this week's update from Consumer Reports, could create a risk for Apple, one prominent Wall Street analyst believes. ( 193 comments )
Consumer Reports ranks Apple's iPhone 4 best smartphone available
Tue, Jul 13, 2010 - Despite saying it "can't recommend" iPhone 4 in its blog, Consumer Reports also assigns Apple's newest phone the "highest rated" score as the best smartphone currently available in its official paid research reports. ( 112 comments )
Apple deletes discussion threads about Consumer Reports and iPhone 4
Mon, Jul 12, 2010 - Numerous threads pertaining to Consumer Reports' testing of the iPhone 4, which found reception issues, were removed from Apple's official online forums Monday. ( 168 comments )
Consumer Reports changes stance, cannot recommend Apple's iPhone 4
Mon, Jul 12, 2010 - Consumer Reports announced on Monday that it cannot recommend the iPhone 4 to potential buyers due to reception problems that are a result of the design of the handset. ( 407 comments )
AT&T gives away 3G MicroCells to some 'loyal' customers
Mon, Jul 12, 2010 - AT&T, the exclusive carrier of the iPhone in the U.S., recently sent out certificates to some customers, granting them free 3G MicroCell devices for improved reception at home. ( 29 comments )
Verizon mocks Apple's iPhone 4 antenna issue with full-page NYT ad
Tue, Jul 6, 2010 - To promote the forthcoming launch of the Droid X handset, Verizon this week took out a full-page ad in The New York Times in which it mocked widely reported reception issues with the iPhone 4. ( 152 comments )
Consumer Reports: signal issues not unique iPhone 4, no reason not to buy (u)
Fri, Jul 2, 2010 - "There's no reason, at least yet, to forgo buying an iPhone 4 over its reception concerns," writes Consumer Reports ( 452 comments )
Apple gives one business free bumpers for iPhone 4 reception issues
Fri, Jul 2, 2010 - Though it has not given away protective cases to the masses to alleviate reception issues with the iPhone 4, Apple did attempt to appease one small New York business owner with five free $30 bumpers, AppleInsider has learned. ( 109 comments )
Apple says iPhone 4 calculates bars wrong, software fix forthcoming
Fri, Jul 2, 2010 - Apple on Friday issued an open letter to iPhone 4 users, revealing that the formula used to calculate bars of signal strength on the device is inaccurate, and will be corrected in the coming weeks through a free software fix. ( 436 comments )
Apple says Steve Jobs emails on iPhone 4 reception were faked
Thu, Jul 1, 2010 - A top Apple spokesperson has emphatically denied that Steve Jobs was the author of a series of comments in an email exchange regarding iPhone 4 reception. ( 146 comments )
Exclusive conversations with Steve Jobs up for sale
Thu, Jul 1, 2010 - A Virginia man who apparently posted a YouTube video demonstrating his ability to block signal on an iPhone 4 reported was contacted by Apple, resulting in an email exchange that was later shopped around to the tech media as a paid story. ( 118 comments )
Apple sued over iPhone 4 reception issues
Thu, Jul 1, 2010 - Numerous lawsuits were filed this week against Apple, as a number of consumers hope to take the company to task over reception issues that arise with the new iPhone 4 when the left side of the device is covered with a hand. ( 419 comments )
Apple posts five new job listings for antenna engineers
Wed, Jun 30, 2010 - Apple posted five new job listings for antenna engineers June 23, the day before iPhone 4 launched. ( 62 comments )
Wireless experts weigh in on iPhone 4 reception issues
Wed, Jun 30, 2010 - Reception issues with Apple's recently released iPhone 4 have gone under the microscope, with two new in-depth reports testing a variety of methods on how to hold the phone, and the effects those positions have on signal. ( 381 comments )
Death Grip hysteria may end Monday with iOS 4.01
Fri, Jun 25, 2010 - Reception issues observed by new iPhone 4 owners, derided as the "Death Grip" by bloggers, appears to actually be a software issue that an iOS update is expected to resolve early next week. ( 613 comments )
'Worst case' in iPhone reception issue: Apple gives away bumpers
Fri, Jun 25, 2010 - Despite well publicized reports of iPhone 4 reception issues, one analyst said he sees Apple, in the "worst case," discounting or giving away protective bumpers with little financial impact on the company. ( 172 comments )
Apple says any mobile phone has reception issues when held wrong
Fri, Jun 25, 2010 - Responding to growing concerns that holding the iPhone 4 in the left hand results in poorer signal performance for some, Apple has said that all cell phones experience a similar issue. ( 445 comments )
Some iPhone 4 launch units lose signal when held with left hand
Thu, Jun 24, 2010 - Some users have experienced poor signal and dropped calls when holding Apple's new iPhone 4 in their left hand, which makes their palm cover a seam that separates the device's two perimeter radio antennas. ( 446 comments )
Some early iPhone 4 shipments have defective screens, missing bars
Wed, Jun 23, 2010 - Some of the first iPhone 4 units shipped to customers have problems with yellow tinted displays and disappearing signal bars, users have reported. ( 192 comments )
