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Mike B · 25 June 2010, 12:14 PM

Well, after I got my iPhone 4 out of the box, and I was hold it and playing with the apps, I noticed that I hardly had any bars of reception. With my 3G, I had at LEAST 3 bars of AT&T service. I found that strange. So, I put the iPhone 4 down, and low and behold, the bars went back up. I picked up up again, and the bars started to drop. Simply unreal

Apple designed the antenna on this new phone so we could get BETTER reception, not so that it would make it worse by our hand blocking the signal lol

Here is a video that I want to share with all the current (and future) iPhone 4 users: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GqUG...os=SGp2jwI4-Lg

That is NOT my video, but a good friend of mine who does excellent phone reviews, and also (like myself) and AVID iPhone user.

I'm hopping Apple has a fix to this problem

Lol-x · 25 June 2010, 12:22 PM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....9&postcount=40

sleddog · 25 June 2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike B

Well, after I got my iPhone 4 out of the box, and I was hold it and playing with the apps, I noticed that I hardly had any bars of reception. With my 3G, I had at LEAST 3 bars of AT&T service. I found that strange. So, I put the iPhone 4 down, and low and behold, the bars went back up. I picked up up again, and the bars started to drop. Simply unreal

Apple designed the antenna on this new phone so we could get BETTER reception, not so that it would make it worse by our hand blocking the signal lol

Here is a video that I want to share with all the current (and future) iPhone 4 users: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GqUG...os=SGp2jwI4-Lg

That is NOT my video, but a good friend of mine who does excellent phone reviews, and also (like myself) and AVID iPhone user.

I'm hopping Apple has a fix to this problem

Thanks for posting!!

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....9&postcount=40

Very interesting Steve.......The last stament troubles me a little!!

nickriebe · 25 June 2010, 12:30 PM

Sounds like you need a Droid! :)

bodybump · 25 June 2010, 12:33 PM

Dont sweat it mike..its Iphone4 day today almost half of the US is using ATT...hahahaha

rpryan55 · 25 June 2010, 12:38 PM

Love love LOVE my iPhone 3. But not as a phone. Still, there's an irony to the fact that the biggest complaint about prior iPhones was that they worked (when they did) poorly as phones, and now, in an attempt to fix that, they've made it so you can't make a call at all. Until they're done fixing it, I'll stick with my 3G. But I'll get the 4 when the bugs are gone.

Mike B · 25 June 2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....9&postcount=40

Ahh, ooops, I should've just posted this in that thread instead of starting another one. Oh well, that's what I get for not reading

As for the problem, I'm sure the people at Apple are working for some software upgrade to fix the issue. Unless the issue is to big for it to be JUST a software upgrade (ie, something along the lines of fixing the hardware itself, like say . . . the antenna lol).

Only time will tell. Overall though I am VERY happy with the phone. The quality of the screen is simply unreal. It's like your holding live images in your hand. It's something you have to see for yourself to understand :) Now, off to shoot some HD video :)

BarkMaster · 25 June 2010, 12:58 PM

I present for your consideration...

iEars 4g

rkb · 25 June 2010, 01:15 PM

I added a case to my iPhone 4 to see if that would help the issue. Happily, I can report that it has made a difference, Apple still has some explaining to do.....

walds11 · 25 June 2010, 08:01 PM

No problems here guys. Actually haven't even noticed the bars moving up or down depending on how I hold the phone. From what I read, it could be software issue which can easily be fixed with a software update.

rkb · 25 June 2010, 10:13 PM

I have found that the issue is more pronounced in areas where coverage is not at 100 percent.

BarkMaster · 25 June 2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rkb

I have found that the issue is more pronounced in areas where coverage is not at 100 percent.

That would certainly make sense!

TheDude · 25 June 2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 777

I present for your consideration...

iEars 4g

Heh.

You joke, but you'll probably see fitted antenna solutions popping up since the exterior is part of the array.

BarkMaster · 25 June 2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Heh.

You joke, but you'll probably see fitted antenna solutions popping up since the exterior is part of the array.

That would be funny!

I think it's probably more likely that it will spur a demand for cases.

I've read multiple reports saying that helps quite a bit!

Pix · 25 June 2010, 10:31 PM

Wait till that metal band gets hit with static electricity from your hand!

2th Dr · 25 June 2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 777

I present for your consideration...

iEars 4g

TheDude · 25 June 2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 777

That would be funny!

I think it's probably more likely that it will spur a demand for cases.

I've read multiple reports saying that helps quite a bit!

Yeah, you're right.

I suggested in the other thread that people may want to consider having the clear plastic film attached to the metal surround.

BarkMaster · 25 June 2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Yeah, you're right.

I suggested in the other thread that people may want to consider having the clear plastic film attached to the metal surround.

I use bluetooth accessories, so that would not be an issue for me I suppose.

But I also use protection (case).

TheDude · 25 June 2010, 11:15 PM

Apparently, you're holding it wrong...

http://www.dailytech.com/Steve+Jobs+...ticle18842.htm

Wow, another in a long line of rigid constraints imposed... ;)

BarkMaster · 25 June 2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Apparently, you're holding it wrong...

http://www.dailytech.com/Steve+Jobs+...ticle18842.htm

Wow, another in a long line of rigid constraints imposed... ;)

TheDude · 25 June 2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 777

It would be funny if it hadn't been a serious response...

BarkMaster · 25 June 2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

It would be funny if it hadn't been a serious response...

I wouldn't be laughing if I bought one, that's for sure.

TattooedGQ · 25 June 2010, 11:47 PM

This is why I'm not an apple fan.....that and the whole fanboy, "counterculture" thing.

Apple = FAIL

BarkMaster · 25 June 2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

This is why I'm not an apple fan.....that and the whole fanboy, "counterculture" thing.

Apple = FAIL

While not an Apple fan myself, they've certainly pushed many innovations that we all enjoy.

TattooedGQ · 26 June 2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

While not an Apple fan myself, they've certainly pushed many innovations that we all enjoy.

Ahh the only good thing out of apple is the Pre-touch iPod....everything else is evil!!!

Granted that's a gross exaggeration on my part.

Lion · 26 June 2010, 12:08 AM

This problem is a good reason why I wait a few months after a new product comes out so they can see what the problems are and fix them. Plus I still have slightly over a year to go with my present iPhone 3GS contract!!!

BarkMaster · 26 June 2010, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

This problem is a good reason why I wait a few months after a new product comes out so they can see what the problems are and fix them. Plus I still have slightly over a year to go with my present iPhone 3GS contract!!!

Wise man.

dalip · 26 June 2010, 12:18 AM

Sorry to hear of this .. all who have got the iphone 4 it must be a real pain.

As for Apple..well I'd have got the phone if it were available here...but then the USA must test for the rest of us poor suckers who have to wait

Lion · 26 June 2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

Wise man.

With age comes wisdom and hemorrhoids!!!

TheDude · 26 June 2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

While not an Apple fan myself, they've certainly pushed many innovations that we all enjoy.

Well, I would argue Apple has only popularized technology innovations.

Xerox PARC invented the mouse and current window model for computing. The Macintosh simplified and popularized it.

Portable MP3 players existed long before the first iPod (I already owned 2 before the first iPod was even announced), but mainstream folks didn't really know about them

Apple -did- show the world -how- it wanted its phones to work, but the individual functionality was available years before the first iPhone, it just wasn't as elegantly presented.

Multi-touch was invented by a company called Fingerworks. Apple bought the company, and proceeded to bring an obscure technology to the mainstream.

I truly believe that iOS is behind the curve at this point. Its multitasking is lacking and the notification system is universally criticized. Palm's WebOS is the best mobile OS solution/ecosystem right now, but has very low adoption rates. Luckily for those unwilling to buy a Palm, Google and Apple have been buying away talent from Palm, so the innovations should soon be on a Droid or iPhone near you within a year or so.

BTW, Apple just hired the guy from Palm who developed their notification system. It's uber slick and elegant...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zplVSI0M93o

25 June 2010, 12:14 PM	#1
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	The bad reception with the new iPhone 4 is NOT a rumor, it's true :( Well, after I got my iPhone 4 out of the box, and I was hold it and playing with the apps, I noticed that I hardly had any bars of reception. With my 3G, I had at LEAST 3 bars of AT&T service. I found that strange. So, I put the iPhone 4 down, and low and behold, the bars went back up. I picked up up again, and the bars started to drop. Simply unreal Apple designed the antenna on this new phone so we could get BETTER reception, not so that it would make it worse by our hand blocking the signal lol Here is a video that I want to share with all the current (and future) iPhone 4 users: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GqUG...os=SGp2jwI4-Lg That is NOT my video, but a good friend of mine who does excellent phone reviews, and also (like myself) and AVID iPhone user. I'm hopping Apple has a fix to this problem

25 June 2010, 12:22 PM	#2
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bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Dont sweat it mike..its Iphone4 day today almost half of the US is using ATT...hahahaha __________________

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rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Love love LOVE my iPhone 3. But not as a phone. Still, there's an irony to the fact that the biggest complaint about prior iPhones was that they worked (when they did) poorly as phones, and now, in an attempt to fix that, they've made it so you can't make a call at all. Until they're done fixing it, I'll stick with my 3G. But I'll get the 4 when the bugs are gone. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

25 June 2010, 01:15 PM	#9
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	I added a case to my iPhone 4 to see if that would help the issue. Happily, I can report that it has made a difference, Apple still has some explaining to do..... __________________

25 June 2010, 08:01 PM	#10
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	No problems here guys. Actually haven't even noticed the bars moving up or down depending on how I hold the phone. From what I read, it could be software issue which can easily be fixed with a software update. __________________ Adam

25 June 2010, 10:13 PM	#11
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	I have found that the issue is more pronounced in areas where coverage is not at 100 percent. __________________

25 June 2010, 10:31 PM	#15
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Wait till that metal band gets hit with static electricity from your hand!

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TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Apparently, you're holding it wrong... http://www.dailytech.com/Steve+Jobs+...ticle18842.htm Wow, another in a long line of rigid constraints imposed... ;)

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	This problem is a good reason why I wait a few months after a new product comes out so they can see what the problems are and fix them. Plus I still have slightly over a year to go with my present iPhone 3GS contract!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Sorry to hear of this .. all who have got the iphone 4 it must be a real pain. As for Apple..well I'd have got the phone if it were available here...but then the USA must test for the rest of us poor suckers who have to wait __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

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