Posts tagged Antenna-gate
Antenna-gate part deux?
Aug 14th
So it turns out Apple isn’t the only company with some ‘splainin to do.
Rumor has it the new Droid 2 is also suffering from a bit of the “Antenna-gate” syndrome, it may be a bit premature (the phone did only launch on Thursday) but here is what we know:
- Many review units are suffering from a fluctuating signal
- Death grip or not, the signal drops from full to 1 one bar when idle
- Of 6 review units seeded out for review, ALL are experiencing the same issues
No official statement from Motorola has been made, nor from American consumers with the devices in hand, but rest assured if the rumors pertain to be true, Steve Jobs will be chuckling in his wranglers.
[Via Mobile Crunch]
Follow me on twitterBumperGate
Aug 12th
The word “Antennagate” might as well be added to the Webster’s dictionary it has been written so many times. We all know the of the reception issue of the iPhone 4. Most of us know of the solution Apple offered, which is a free bumper - or if they are out of stock, the ability to purchase a 3rd party case.
This solution seemed all well and good when it was announced on July 16. Now almost a full month later, just how efficient has the “iPhone Case Program” performed in Canada?
From the people I spoke to, no one has received his or her bumper yet. iPhone owner Derek Masters states, “I got the iPhone on launch day and sent away for the bumper. I Haven’t heard anything back from them yet.”
Granted Apple specified it could take up to 5 weeks for the bumper to be delivered, but an updated confirmation is preferred by most customers.
There has also been some confusion about the selection of bumpers available. Some have pointed out that certain Rogers locations are only allowing iPhone owners to purchase black bumpers, which should not be the case at all. Users are open to the full range of colours, as the bumper is coming directly from Apple and has nothing to do with Rogers or any other provider.
Masters has been among those who have experienced some reception issues, although still feels the issue is blown out of proportion. “Sometimes the call will break up a bit, but none of them have been dropped entirely. I’d rather have the bumper just for protection.”
One would have to think that manufacturing large quantities of what is essentially an elastic band would be swift, but according to the Apple website they are completely sold out. For Masters and other owners, hopefully they ship soon.
“I’m not one to complain about free merchandise, but it is odd it is taking this long to solve an issue I shouldn’t even have to deal with anyways.”
iPhone 4 Action Movie Phone Call Fail [Video]
Aug 12th
This video is hilarious, it directly pokes fun at the Blackberry-iPhone reception war as of late and does a really good job of it.
Watch and laugh.
[via College Humor]
Follow me on twitterThis Week In iPhone 4.11-4.17
Jul 18th
As always, an Apple press event completely shuts down the internet and suffocates all other news. For the most part, it seems that all the news surrounds Apple’s supposed “Anntenna-gate” situation. All this antenna talk has swiftly become a headache for everyone, I suspect that it will be completely forgotten. As for Apple bringing other manufacturers into this, I think it’s a good idea. After Apple posted examples of other phones experiencing the death grip, I have since tried it on other devices and seen it work exactly as described, just like it does on the iPhone. Personally, I believe this is all hype and is only a big deal because the iPhone is a high profile device - no one cares if a Bold has the same “problem” cause no one that matters uses one. Well, that may be a bit of an over-reaching statement, but the point stands, Blackberries and Droids alike lose signal when held. Just seems like everyone who is complaining, doesn’t even own an iPhone 4 and has no place to speak up in the first place. Anyway, here’s the week contained in links.
Free Bumpers for all
Apple Engineer warned Jobs about the antenna design
iOS 4.0.1 now shows how crappy AT&T is (correctly), but doesn’t fix the antenna
Apple’s official antenna page (my blog on it)
Apple’s Antenna-gate press conference video
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