http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/ Engadget Comments for iPhone 4 proximity sensor fix in the works http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/July 30th baby!!]]>Jul 16th 2010 1:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/
Wonder how long this fix is gonna take...I cant believe after buying all the previous iPhones on iDay religiously, I still haven't bought the new one... and I'm ok with that.]]>Jul 16th 2010 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 23rd 2010 5:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 1:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/
I would not doubt 4.01 is the fix - come on folks this is just a stupid software bug - apple acted pretty quick to fix and very generous with cases.]]>Jul 16th 2010 1:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 1:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 8:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/
Anyone making any kind of accessory for iPhone 4 should know damn well that "4G" is just going to add to the confusion. The iPhone 4 doesn't support WiMax nor LTE, so it's not a 4G phone.]]>Jul 16th 2010 8:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/
YOUR? Really, Engadget? Really?]]>Jul 16th 2010 1:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 1:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/
Cut them a break? It's first grade grammar, how can you mess that up?
For the people that say it's an easy mistake because it was first grade grammar, look at it this way. You learned it in first grade, then used it in 1st through 12th, and continued to get graded on it through college if you went.

If you are a writer for a blog or newspaper you should have 1st grade grammar down.]]>Jul 16th 2010 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/whambulance.jpg]]>Jul 16th 2010 2:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/"leading to accidentally hang-ups"]]>Jul 16th 2010 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/auto correct, maybe?]]>Jul 16th 2010 3:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/I feel compelled to add that your own punctuation is far from perfect. Let me introduce you to the comma. It sits between clauses.]]>Jul 16th 2010 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 1:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2474808&start=0&tstart=0]]>Jul 16th 2010 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/If the sensor is interpreted by software as a variable value instead of on/off, the sensitivity could easily be adjusted in software. It really doesn't make sense for Apple to have designed the sensor any other way, but I wouldn't put it past them!

Even if the sensor only sends an on-off state, an additional 0.5s - 1.5s (or user-defined) delay could be added before the phone reacts to the change in state. I suspect that there may already be such a delay, but adding an additional delay would still help.
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1. (a form of the possessive case of you used as an attributive adjective): Your jacket is in that closet. I like your idea. Compare yours.
2. one's (used to indicate that one belonging to oneself or to any person): The consulate is your best source of information. As you go down the hill, the library is on your left.
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contraction of you are: You're certain that's right?

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don't worry, turns out YOU'RE not crazy.]]>Jul 16th 2010 1:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/
Sorry I didn't mean to be second to point that out. There was not another post when I was typing mine. For those who say it's not a big deal, would you like fries with that?]]>Jul 16th 2010 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/]]>Jul 16th 2010 8:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 3:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 3:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/My nightmare still on buying the 3G and then 3GS appears a few months later...not cool Apple. I will be really pissed if Apple pulls this again, unless Apple gives us a really good break on the new hardward. Do what's right Apple..... Give us all the updates and fix our problems. We are your loyal customers. ]]>Jul 16th 2010 5:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/in the bag". Sorry for the mistake. I am so glad I started reading the blogs on the "Proximity Sensor".
I thought I was the only one having this problem. I know we jump on the new phones first day....we just have to put up with the bugs until the quick fix. Still love my phone...sexy even with the Bumper. ]]>Jul 16th 2010 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 5:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 5:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Apple...fix this other important issue like tomorrow!!! I like to talk and cook at the same time and very FRUSTRATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope this fix doesn't take another 22 days. Pull through for us Apple. You have the manpower and money to work overtime. Gee....I hope no more issues pop up or Apple should recall all hardward like yesterday. ]]>Jul 16th 2010 5:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/I see a soup-covered iPhone 4 in your future.]]>Jul 16th 2010 8:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/*Grimace....*
I cringed when you said that. The idea of such a beautiful phone going into a hot fluid of any kind makes me want to cry. ]]>Jul 19th 2010 12:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 5:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Yes, it was a fluke. My initial perception is that it was fixed, but it was not. Today, Steve Jobs said that it would be fixed in the "next update". This would probably be something like 4.0.2 (because 4.0.1 was released yesterday).

I am certain this promised update will come before 4.1, because 4.1 includes new features and we need the bug-fixes today (err, TWO WEEKS AGO).]]>Jul 16th 2010 8:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 5:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 5:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/Jul 16th 2010 6:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/
I'm glad they are trying to address this as it is worse than the signal stuff for me. And I definitely can just touch that spot to make it happen. ]]>Jul 16th 2010 6:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/iphone-4-proximity-sensor-fix-in-the-works/
Even though I'm fully aware of the problem with the face sensor, I just can't use the phone the normal way without having trouble. There was a maddening 20 minutes spent on a recent lunch break where my brother and I (both iPhone 4 users) were hanging-up on each other back-and-forth while DISCUSSING the issue!

Combined with the insane Bluetooth problems, my phone is almost unusable. I'm using a "premium" Voyager Pro headset. Does this phone work well with the old discontinued Apple headset, I wonder?
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Yesterday I went to the Apple store (Houston, TX), and an employee exchanged my iPhone instantly without any questions for a new one. After using it for a few minutes, I discovered that the proximity sensor was still faulty.

The "death grip" can be solved by purchasing a case, fair enough. However, the proximity sensor is indeed a FAR GREATER issue at hand. I now have to decide whether to place my bets on Apple's next software update fixing the problem, or returning the phone.

Last thing I will say, I do love the phone, but the proximity sensor is a major shortcoming that could be a deal-breaker.]]>Jul 17th 2010 7:58PM