iPhone 4 Super Thread: iOS 4.2 Released. Find my iPhone now free

[MickMcGeough]

Originally Posted by Azure

So will they recall all the other phones then?

We'll find out tomorrow.

[MickMcGeough]

iOS 4.0.1 available on iTunes now.

[Burninator]

US Senator Hammers iPhone 4 Antenna Problem in letter to Steve Jobs.

http://gizmodo.com/5587923/us-senato...-to-steve-jobs

Why is Obama just sitting back and doing nothing!? Won't someone think of the children reception bars?!

[OilKiller]

Originally Posted by Burninator

US Senator Hammers iPhone 4 Antenna Problem in letter to Steve Jobs.

http://gizmodo.com/5587923/us-senato...-to-steve-jobs

Why is Obama just sitting back and doing nothing!? Won't someone think of the children reception bars?!

Um, because Obama is a huge BlackBerry user... He doesn't care.

[Knut]

I was thinking of waiting until the end of July to get the Iphone 4, but with all the issues that are being reported, I decided to get the Iphone 3Gs for about 300$ cheaper.

I think i will wait until the next Iphone 4 version comes out and all the kinks are figured out.

[kermitology]

I seriously think that the issues that are being reported, while real, are waaay overblown.

[Captain_Obvious]

After doing some reading I am leaning toward buying a slightly used 3GS...

As I'm with Bell, do I just ensure (if buying one privately) that it's unlocked?

Can I purchase an unlocked 3GS from the US that used to be used with ATnT?

Or would I be better to wait and try and buy one locally in Calgary when the 4 comes out and more go up for sale?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

[BlackEleven]

Originally Posted by kermitology

I seriously think that the issues that are being reported, while real, are waaay overblown.

I agree. But Apple has taken Microsoft issues and overblown them for so long that its nice to see Apple get a dose of their own medicine. Maybe they'll consider that before they make their next Mac vs. PC ad, but I doubt it.

[kermitology]

Originally Posted by BlackEleven

I agree. But Apple has taken Microsoft issues and overblown them for so long that its nice to see Apple get a dose of their own medicine. Maybe they'll consider that before they make their next Mac vs. PC ad, but I doubt it.

Yeah, they deserve every bit of this bad press, but it shouldn't really keep people from buying the iPhone 4 if they like the iPhone.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by Burninator

US Senator Hammers iPhone 4 Antenna Problem in letter to Steve Jobs.

http://gizmodo.com/5587923/us-senato...-to-steve-jobs

Why is Obama just sitting back and doing nothing!? Won't someone think of the children reception bars?!

Ugh.

Since when is this a government issue?

[Azure]

Originally Posted by kermitology

Yeah, they deserve every bit of this bad press, but it shouldn't really keep people from buying the iPhone 4 if they like the iPhone.

Especially in Canada, where the issue will almost certainly not be a problem.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by Azure

Ugh.

Since when is this a government issue?

Apparently "he sits on the subcommittee of Antritrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights" so perhaps it's his job to keep an eye on what companies like Microsoft and Apple are doing.

[MickMcGeough]

Wall Street Journal reporting there will be no recall:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...DDLESecondNews

[photon]

Wall Street Journal reporting what "people familiar with the matter" said" more like, wow what an annoying piece.

[QuadCityImages]

Originally Posted by kermitology

I seriously think that the issues that are being reported, while real, are waaay overblown.

As people have said before, in other countries this may not be a big deal. In the US, where iPhone users are tied to AT&T, its a bigger one. Outside of their magical "97%" land, many people struggle to get bars at all, so losing one if you hold the phone wrong is not helpful.

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by QuadCityImages

As people have said before, in other countries this may not be a big deal. In the US, where iPhone users are tied to AT&T, its a bigger one. Outside of their magical "97%" land, many people struggle to get bars at all, so losing one if you hold the phone wrong is not helpful.

Why isn't there pressure for Verizon to move to GSM?

[QuadCityImages]

Because their customers are happy with their coverage? I would certainly not want them to switch. I love their coverage, sadly don't travel overseas, and very rarely feel any need to talk and use data at the same time over 3G. They're not going to build a new network from scratch just to lure the iPhone, especially with the success of Android.

The whole debate is practically over anyway, because 4G looks like its going to be focused on LTE across the board, although WiMax is kind of the CDMA of that battle. As far as I know, both AT&T and Verizon are looking at LTE for their 4G networks.

[algernon]

Originally Posted by silentsim

Apple press conference on Friday to select media outlets. Regarding the iPhone that is.....wonder what the plan of action is.
A) recall
B) offer free cases
C) announce they have fixed the problem and those with issues can get a free replacement
D) "Sorry,no replacement, but let me look in the back for a second..." *nail polishes antenna* "...here you go, good as new!"
E) *Steve Jobs* "We have announced a 4 million dollar bounty on Grey Powel, Dead or Alive, as we almost had this worked out before that dip got distracted by some tail and lost his top secret phone, rushing the iPhone4ⓡ to market before I was satisfied."
My bet on C D & E and I do believe there will be a Canadian delay

For Your Perusal.

[kyuusei]

Originally Posted by yads

Why would you get stuck with Rogers for 3 years regardless?

Because I'd have to get a new plan (data)..and that renews my contract?

Rumor has it there ISN'T going to be a recall of the iPhone 4.

[FanIn80]

I've got 20 bucks that says tomorrow's announcement will be that they are flipping the antennas around, so that the issue moves to the right side of the phone... thereby fixing the issue on the left side.