Today, Apple posted its free bumper app which allows iPhone 4 owners to sign up for their free case that will cure the iPhone 4 of its glitchy reception issues. The app itself is straightforward. Enter your information (along with your username and password) and then pick your preferred bumper – but hurry, they’re expected to run out …
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White iPhones Delayed Again
Looks like there’s yet another iPhone 4 snafoo. Apple announced today that it will delay the release date of the white iPhone 4s until “sometime later this year,” due to manufacturing difficulties. (The phones were delayed a first time in June.) Here’s the official (very brief) statement:
White models of Apple’s new iPhone 4 have …
iPhone 4 Reception Ouchie? Try Antennaids.
To correct its iPhone 4 antenna issue (or lack thereof, according to Apple), the company is doling out free bumpers to every customer who buys an iphone 4 before September 30. But for a quick, oh-so cute fix, try Antennaids. For $5, these Band-Aid like stickers will buffer that nasty reception death grip with just a hint of hip …
Video of Apple Press Conference Now Available
You’ve read the live blog, now see the movie! Apple’s made video of its July 16th press conference available online at Apple.com (it’s at the bottom of the page). Enjoy.
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Lack of Cases Are to Blame For iPhone 4 Reception Issues, Says Apple
Lack of Cases Are to Blame For iPhone 4 Reception Issues, Says Apple
An amicable Steve Jobs took the stage at Apple’s Town Hall at the Cupertino HQ today to address “antennagate”. While the CEO admitted that there were issues with the iPhone 4’s design lending to reception issues, it isn’t unique to the latest iPhone.
Smartphones, in general, have weak spots and the algorithm used to meld …
Live Apple iPhone 4 Coverage
We’ll be getting started in a few minutes, folks. Strap in.
Looks like we’re going to have to do this old school style. Updates will be oldest to newest. Refresh at your leisure.
1:03PM ET: Small turnout. Must have been the short notice. About half the Town Hall is packed.
1:04PM ET: No photos for this one, folks. Trying to …
What’s Going To Happen at Today’s Apple iPhone Press Conference?
In a little over 4 hours it’s expected that Steve Jobs (or maybe Phil Schiller) will take the stage at Apple HQ’s Town Hall to address the iPhone 4 and its reception woes or lack there of. On the eve of every Apple press conference, the Internet explodes with last-minute rumors and various individuals “close to the matter” seem …
Jobs Knew About iPhone 4 Reception Issues, Says Apple Engineer
Bloomberg is reporting that a senior Apple engineer had warned upper management that the iPhone 4’s design could lead to issues with reception.
Ruben Caballero, a senior engineer and “antenna expert” at Apple, is said to have been vocal about the possibility of dropped calls due to hardware design. Another unnamed source …
iPhone 4 Press Conference Slated For Friday
Apple Inc. will be holding a press conference this Friday at 1PM ET in Cupertino at its headquarters to address the iPhone 4. Calls and e-mails from Apple PR to various news outlets began last night around 8PM ET.
Before the July 4th holiday weekend Consumer Reports issued a report stating that the reception issues suffered by …
The Daily Dose
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Here’s what else is going on in nerd news around the web:
Up Front:
Microsoft Exec Mocks iPhone 4, Dubs It Apple’s Vista [Computerworld]
Gadgets:
The Trouble At Twitter Inc. [Gawker]
Every Week Apple Doesn’t Act On iPhone 4 Antenna Could Cost $200 Million [Apple Insider]
US Government Lifts Lid On …
Apple Looking To Ditch Google With Another Mapping Company Acquisition
Reports out of Canada indicate Apple has acquired its second mapping company in less than 12 months. Poly9, a Quebec-based company specializing in interactive 3D mapping software is the same company that NORAD contracted to track Santa Claus’ escapades on the eve of Christmas.
There’s no official word from either side but the …
What Would It Cost Apple To Recall The iPhone 4?
Chatter over Consumer Reports revoking their recommendation of the iPhone 4 has spurred many a debate over whether or not Apple should recall the latest iPhone. The likelihood of such a massive recall would not only tarnish Apple’s reputation but it would cost an estimated $1.5 billion, says Bernstein Research analyst Toni …