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I think we all understand its normal for phones to have this problem. but it still has to have a case to even compare with the Nexus One even tho it has the same issue. ]]>Jun 30th 2010 2:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/Jun 30th 2010 2:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
I fixed this issue by having Ghost Armor put on my phone, it was $35 installed at the mall. Added protection and a thin coating over the antenna so now I don't need to use a case to fix the reception issue.
]]>Jun 30th 2010 2:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/The Ghost Armor is still a case. In fact it's a case that you paid an additional $35 for to fix something your phone shouldn't have an issue with out of the box.]]>Jun 30th 2010 2:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
It may be a case but it doesn't add to the bulk of the device or hide its beauty... I have it on my Zune HD and love it! =)]]>Jun 30th 2010 2:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/I know. I have something similar on my cellphone and soon my iPod Touch as well. The difference is I'm putting the skin on so that I can better protect the device, not so that the device can function properly.]]>Jun 30th 2010 2:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
Well yeah... you do have a point there but the case also serves another very important purpose...]]>Jun 30th 2010 2:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/Jun 30th 2010 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/I'm buying a regular bumper-style case. I think anyone who doesn't buy a case for their $200 phone is pretty dumb unless they never drop anything. However, I hear that the issue still happens with some cases.

If I still have this issue with my case, I'm going to be really pissed off.]]>Jun 30th 2010 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
Right?!?! sorry bro..Apple is still an "upfront and HONEST" company.

This sucks for you guys seriously as a Mac users for years i dont know why they arent addressing this in some form and make customers happy.]]>Jun 30th 2010 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/Maybe You've experienced something different .. But I dont know of ANYONE personally that is using an iPhone without a case 2G,3G,3Gs or the 4.. You have to have one to Physically protect Your investment. So I really dont understand the concern.. Put on the case of your Choice and Enjoy a Really Nice Smartphone..]]>Jun 30th 2010 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
i dont understand how Apple will fix this with a software update. I think they will just alter the signal bars.]]>Jun 30th 2010 2:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
You didn't get the post, did you?]]>Jun 30th 2010 2:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
They will just change the definition of the value a bar.
int numberOfBars = SomeCalculation();
numberOfBars += 2;

Kind of like "It goes to 11"]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
looks loke the iPhone4 turned out to be a real piece of shit.]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
I remember some talking about this awesome phone with ace engineering and sweet materials and how it totally owns the competition. I wonder what phone were they talking about?

By the way, Android 3.0 coming up. Oh my. Hope you had your day in sunshine, Iphone users.]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
So in other words... the software fix that Apple is working on will not fix the reception..... just the bars shown on the display..... *******FAIL*******

EVO for the WIN!]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
In have an iPhone 4, andnindont have signal lost like everyone claims ]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
well, Its not a bad looking mp3 player]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/These editors just keep trying to say "Its not so bad" blah blah, its terrible!! Quit fooling yourself, you wasted your money and its your fault]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/Jun 30th 2010 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
A car with a broken thermostat can still overheat.

Best,
K]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
You sure got some sense of self irony there :oD]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
I was just relaying the information told to me about it earlier today who works for Apple and a quite a few levels above what you would find in an Apple store.]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h3Ogt2L44Q]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
Good at it the positive way:

iOS defies the laws of Physics!

Serious, they need to test this against AT&T's 850 band vs. 1800 band. I BET there's a difference!]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/Jun 30th 2010 3:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
Its been linux year for how many years?

Android is the same shit. Every year "IT WILL TAKE OVER" its not going to happen. You unix fanoboys have your mobile linux now to wish every year it will take over.

Pssssssssssttttttttt old news. ]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
Hate to break it to you, but it already has. There was a good article about Android, I suggest you to read it.

http://mobile-review.com/articles/2010/birulki-73-en.shtml]]>Jun 30th 2010 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
why don't you read the source before making idiotic statements ..
FTA
". Inside a case, the iPhone 4 performs slightly better than the Nexus One. "]]>Jun 30th 2010 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/I don't have a case for it. Sure it got few scratches and has survived 20+ falls without a cracked screen, and I mean the kind of drops that always make my friends and family gape in awe thinking "there goes his iPhone 3g". It has lasted for a long time and I can bet you that I can go without a case for another year if I don't want to upgrade!]]>Jun 30th 2010 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
All phone's signal strength measurements are done the same way and have no problems.

On the "signal to noise ratio" statement, that is complete BS.]]>Jun 30th 2010 4:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
Naw, this code is simpler and requires less QA ;)

while(True){ signal.bars = 5; }]]>Jun 30th 2010 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/This pretty much sums the whole thing up:
http://thelikepage.com/334/iPhone_4s_new_feature/

But don't worry iPhone still got a strong following lol:
http://thelikepage.com/346/I_just_need_to_have/]]>Jun 30th 2010 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
*sigh* as we all know that this is a PHYSICAL, hardware problem, they are still trying to LIE and DECEIVE their "customers", and potentials too. Well, the job will be getting me the white one, and case.. so no money loss or signal loss for me.

But its still #TeamDroidFTW ...way more openness, way more customizations, and WAY LESS lies and deceit :)]]>Jun 30th 2010 5:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/I feel the same way. I bought a black bumper case for the iPhone 4 and I must say Apple did an exquisite job with the design. The flat black edges sandwiching a glossy black center stripe and the silver volume button cover accents as well as the silver on/off top switch cover just shout class. You press those buttons and it feels like there is no cover, so form is as good as function.

I dropped by a Best Buy and though they had some plasticky cases nothing held a candle to the black bumper. I held the phone with the left hand as well as the right and it held all five bars, even while driving down the street toward home. As far as I'm concerned there is no antenna problem if you plan to buy a case anyway, and personally, as with my 3gs, I would never remove the case on my iPhone anyway except to clean it. Sure it's unfair; I totally agree. But I must say these phones would have looked just as stunning if they came with the black bumper on it and Apple charged $30 more for the total iPhone package. I doubt if there would be as many complaints about the iPhone 4's antenna reception and Jobs could have saved himself a lot of disgruntled customers. Seriously IMO he could have jacked the price of the phone up $30, bumper included, and a lot of people would have much more easily let the antenna issue go. Just my opinion.]]>Jun 30th 2010 5:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
Ive had an iphone 3gs since launch last year without a case and its still in great condition.]]>Jun 30th 2010 5:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
And that's being very generous.]]>Jun 30th 2010 5:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/Jun 30th 2010 5:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
"'this iPhone gets the best cellular reception yet, even though measured signal is lower than the 3GS.' However, there's no getting around the fact that we've definitely dropped a couple calls with the iPhone 4"

In other words...

"'this Ferrari is the fastest Ferrari yet, even though the radiator has a hard time keeping the car running cool.' However, there's no getting around the fact that the radiator has overheated when driving normally."

Does that sound completely stupid to anyone else?

]]>Jun 30th 2010 6:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
Lol. So now you guys are on board for the right way-wrong way to hold a phone "strategy"?]]>Jun 30th 2010 6:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
I remember a friend had a Verizon phone with a sticker on the back that told you "holding the phone here will reduce the reception." This sticker was in the told back of the phone. Granted not where you would hold the phone naturally, but still Verizon noticed a "shorted" signal when held improperly. I have noticed the visual drop in signal strength, but I can say I drop way, way, way fewer calls then I did with the 3GS.]]>Jun 30th 2010 6:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/Jun 30th 2010 7:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/
"So anyway, thought I would add my .02 cents."

haha, you're adding your 2/100 of a cent?]]>Jun 30th 2010 7:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/Nah it's still good. It's engadgets best reviewed smartphone]]>Jun 30th 2010 7:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/I'm trying to figure out why they down ranked you]]>Jun 30th 2010 7:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/Jun 30th 2010 8:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/iphone-4s-antenna-problem-looks-worse-than-it-is-but-its-stil/Jun 30th 2010 8:48PM