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Less than two years after leaving IBM to join Apple, Mark Papermaster has left his post as head of iPhone hardware. If you recall, IBM sued Papermaster in an attempt to keep him from joining Apple and divulging trade secrets, which was later settled after Papermaster testified in court that he partook in no such nonsense.
A source …
As if we didn’t already know. PA Consulting has released their own report on AntennaGate and confirms that the “death grip” is unique to Apple’s latest iPhone.
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Pitted against a BlackBerry 9700 and HTC HD2, the iPhone 4 performed within the same wireless range as the …
Proceed with caution because this can and will brick your iPhone but most reports indicate smooth sailing.
1. Backup up your iOS device with iTunes.
2. Ensure your iOS device has been updated to iOS 4.0.1. or 3.2.1 for the iPad.
3. Enter http://www.jailbreakme.com from your iOS device’s Safari browser.
4. Follow the on-screen …
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 …
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 …
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 …
An evil Vader-like Jobs defeats Bill Gates in a light saber duel before force choking the daylight out of Gizmodo editor Jason Chen and brainwashing consumers into being tethered to AT&T. Happy Monday, everybody.
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
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 …
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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 …
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 …
