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Apple distribute iOS 4.1 beta to testers, addresses iPhone 4 signal, reception issues

If your software’s picky and people are complaining, there’s always the chance to fix it in the update. Per AppleInsider, Apple began widespread testing of its iOS 4.1 update on Tuesday, the beta delivering changes to the way the handset displays signal strength. Build 8b5080c of iOS 4.1 beta 1 began making its way to […]

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Analyst: Full iPhone 4 recall could cost Apple $1.5 billion, affect operating income by 1%

Following up on the iPhone 4 antenna issue, one research investment firm has studied the numbers and determined that a recall of the iPhone 4 could cost Apple as much as US$1.5 billion. Toni Sacconaghi, an analyst for Bernstein Research, said in a note to clients on Tuesday that while a full product recall is […]

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Consumer Reports study recommends duct tape fix for iPhone 4 antenna issue

It ain’t pretty but it’s recommended by Consumer Reports and it might just be effective. Per CNN, a sliver of duct tape may be all that’s needed to fix the iPhone 4’s dropped calls issue which has stemmed from the handset’s new antenna design. The report follows a Consumer Reports study which highlights the issue […]

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iPhone 4 “Death Grip” analyzed, iOS 4.0.1 update expected this week to resolve issue

Following reports of reception issues observed by new iPhone 4 owners (tagged the “Death Grip” across the Internet), additional insight reveals that this may actually be a software issue that could be cleared up in the near future. In terms of identifying the problem, clear observations of mobile signal strength and how they are affected […]

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Apple responds to iPhone 4 wireless signal complaints, offers advice to avoid issue

Following a slew of well-publicized launch day complaints regarding the loss of signal strength when held a certain way, Apple has released official advice for iPhone 4 owners to overcome the problem of the device losing signal when held by the lower left corner. Per the BBC, Apple CEO Steve Jobs responded to a query […]