Iphone 4 Friday announcement

Daveoc64 · 16-07-2010, 00:59

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This article says a full recall would do no good as the phone would need redesiged and take a year:

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...e-2027549.html

That's also very misleading.

There's no reason why the current design cannot be tweaked.

If Apple has been looking at a hardware fix, they would have been working on it non-stop for the last few weeks.

linkinpark875 · 16-07-2010, 01:07

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Originally Posted by Daveoc64

That's also very misleading.

There's no reason why the current design cannot be tweaked.

If Apple has been looking at a hardware fix, they would have been working on it non-stop for the last few weeks.

Misleading as the latest articles in Google suggest there's no recall tomorrow.

neo_wales · 16-07-2010, 01:22

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Originally Posted by linkinpark875

It's clear from many posts it's only broke for people who don't actually own the Iphone 4.

I'm no Apple fan but seems many are just looking to dig at Apple.

Hold on a moment, who are the people who OWN these phones and are complaining in droves about its very very poor signal, about having to be careful how you hold the phone, are they all people who in fact do not own the phone but are just stirring it up for Apple or in fact have Apple dropped a major bullox?

The phone is not working right, they need to get it sorted, its not some great conspiracy implemented by legions of Apple haters lol.

jim_uk · 16-07-2010, 08:34

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Originally Posted by linkinpark875

This article says a full recall would do no good as the phone would need redesiged and take a year:

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...e-2027549.html

Maybe they could put a non conductive coating on the aerial.

Adam Law · 16-07-2010, 09:01

They'll just give away free Bumpers.

sensoria · 16-07-2010, 09:22

I do not understand how tey didnt pick it up on testing! it seems really bizarre.

I do have the phone and I have had no problem with it, I hold it in my left hand and have never dropped a call. It is very strange.

On side note, I ship goods to Apple for use in there stores, the last shipment is lost in Milan somewhere! I have them screaming at me to fix the issue! I am so tempted to fire back a quip about the IP4.

jim_uk · 16-07-2010, 10:10

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Originally Posted by sensoria

I do not understand how tey didnt pick it up on testing! it seems really bizarre.

I do have the phone and I have had no problem with it, I hold it in my left hand and have never dropped a call. It is very strange.

On side note, I ship goods to Apple for use in there stores, the last shipment is lost in Milan somewhere! I have them screaming at me to fix the issue! I am so tempted to fire back a quip about the IP4.

It shouldn't have even got past the design stage.

alanwarwic · 16-07-2010, 10:48

Cost per laggy band bumper =66p according to that Telegraph article.
Or did that also include postage sending it to the customer?

David Tee · 16-07-2010, 11:09

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Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Cost per laggy band bumper =66p according to that Telegraph article.
Or did that also include postage sending it to the customer?

Is that the one they're selling for £25?

alanwarwic · 16-07-2010, 11:26

I would think so and assume most of the cost is postage.

Te other part of this mystery is the white iPhone.
Now was it withheld because the problem is worse or better?
It is a reasonable bet that the delay in the white iPhone is related to the signal problem.

Anika Hanson · 16-07-2010, 11:33

So we are all getting a free case?

I have no problems with reception but I will gladly take a free case from apple.

AxeVictim · 16-07-2010, 12:31

6PM tonight

alanwarwic · 16-07-2010, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Anika Hanson

So we are all getting a free case?I have no problems with reception but I will gladly take a free case from apple.

You mean you have not yet had course to see the problem.
Car, bus or train passengers using the phone on the move will no doubt suffer the most.

dreamfish · 16-07-2010, 12:41

Surely Apple giving away a free case implies that the fault is actually a hardware fault and therefore the product is not fit for purpose? I must admit, I've not dropped a call on my IP4 (yet), but I don't want to use some rubber case - I hate them things!

Burning Bright · 16-07-2010, 12:47

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Originally Posted by alanwarwic

You mean you have not yet had course to see the problem.
Car, bus or train passengers using the phone on the move will no doubt suffer the most.

It's a mobile phone, don't most people use it while on the move

. I have one and I haven't had any problems with the signal while traveling. The only places it drops out are the same places all the phones i've had have lost signal, apart from my bedroom where surprisingly both iPhones have worked. Unlike all the phones I had before.

sensoria · 16-07-2010, 13:00

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Originally Posted by dreamfish

Surely Apple giving away a free case implies that the fault is actually a hardware fault and therefore the product is not fit for purpose? I must admit, I've not dropped a call on my IP4 (yet), but I don't want to use some rubber case - I hate them things!

Well they could get round that quite easily by recalling them all, putting the bumpers on and saying "New Iphone4 with interchangable bumpers."

Anika Hanson · 16-07-2010, 13:06

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Originally Posted by alanwarwic

You mean you have not yet had course to see the problem.
Car, bus or train passengers using the phone on the move will no doubt suffer the most.

Admitedly I've only had the phone for a week and a half so I might not have had enough time to encounter problems. However I've used it at home (in all the rooms) at work and out and about outside and in the car. I haven't had any problems yet. So it seems to be acceptable for me at least. If I can use it in all these places with ease then I don't see it becoming a big problem for me.

psionic · 16-07-2010, 16:16

To keep us entertained until 6PM - someone even made a song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKIca...ayer_embedded#!

He looks stoned but there you go

KesterK · 16-07-2010, 17:45

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Originally Posted by psionic

To keep us entertained until 6PM - someone even made a song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKIca...ayer_embedded#!

He looks stoned but there you go

Thats so funny!

wills**01 · 16-07-2010, 17:56

I would say the White iPhone is linked to the signal problem, perhaps we'll here something on this and Apple may wont to put on some positive news rather than all the negative stories that have cropped up. Maybe an increase in supply aswell?

Well....the above is just my own wishlist really.

neo_wales · 16-07-2010, 17:58

Sums it all up for me

CAUTION, ADULT HUMOUR AND STRONG LANGUAGE IN THIS VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD...layer_embedded

psionic · 16-07-2010, 18:06

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Originally Posted by KesterK

Thats so funny!

Well Apple seem to like it they are actually playing it at the Press Conference!

Staunchy · 16-07-2010, 18:13

Hmm Jobs seems to be playing the "but other phones have problems too" card, I thought Apple were above that sort of thing.

JS477 · 16-07-2010, 18:25

So much for a press conference...no TV feed as far as I can find.

Oh he's on now saying "We're not perfect"....too right matey.

Staunchy · 16-07-2010, 18:27

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Originally Posted by JS477

So much for a press conference...no TV feed as far as I can find.

There's a live blog of it here if you're interested.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/l...est&refresh=60

16-07-2010, 00:59	#76
Daveoc64 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol (BBC1 West) Posts: 15,143	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 This article says a full recall would do no good as the phone would need redesiged and take a year: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...e-2027549.html That's also very misleading. There's no reason why the current design cannot be tweaked. If Apple has been looking at a hardware fix, they would have been working on it non-stop for the last few weeks.

16-07-2010, 01:07	#77
linkinpark875 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24,424	Quote: Originally Posted by Daveoc64 That's also very misleading. There's no reason why the current design cannot be tweaked. If Apple has been looking at a hardware fix, they would have been working on it non-stop for the last few weeks. Misleading as the latest articles in Google suggest there's no recall tomorrow.

16-07-2010, 01:22	#78
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 It's clear from many posts it's only broke for people who don't actually own the Iphone 4. I'm no Apple fan but seems many are just looking to dig at Apple. Hold on a moment, who are the people who OWN these phones and are complaining in droves about its very very poor signal, about having to be careful how you hold the phone, are they all people who in fact do not own the phone but are just stirring it up for Apple or in fact have Apple dropped a major bullox? The phone is not working right, they need to get it sorted, its not some great conspiracy implemented by legions of Apple haters lol.

16-07-2010, 08:34	#79
jim_uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Watford Posts: 12,961	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 This article says a full recall would do no good as the phone would need redesiged and take a year: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...e-2027549.html Maybe they could put a non conductive coating on the aerial.

16-07-2010, 09:01	#80
Adam Law Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: London, England, UK Posts: 1,682	They'll just give away free Bumpers.

16-07-2010, 09:22	#81
sensoria Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4,571	I do not understand how tey didnt pick it up on testing! it seems really bizarre. I do have the phone and I have had no problem with it, I hold it in my left hand and have never dropped a call. It is very strange. On side note, I ship goods to Apple for use in there stores, the last shipment is lost in Milan somewhere! I have them screaming at me to fix the issue! I am so tempted to fire back a quip about the IP4.

16-07-2010, 10:10	#82
jim_uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Watford Posts: 12,961	Quote: Originally Posted by sensoria I do not understand how tey didnt pick it up on testing! it seems really bizarre. I do have the phone and I have had no problem with it, I hold it in my left hand and have never dropped a call. It is very strange. On side note, I ship goods to Apple for use in there stores, the last shipment is lost in Milan somewhere! I have them screaming at me to fix the issue! I am so tempted to fire back a quip about the IP4. It shouldn't have even got past the design stage.

16-07-2010, 10:48	#83
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Cost per laggy band bumper =66p according to that Telegraph article. Or did that also include postage sending it to the customer?

16-07-2010, 11:09	#84
David Tee Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 22,520	Quote: Originally Posted by alanwarwic Cost per laggy band bumper =66p according to that Telegraph article. Or did that also include postage sending it to the customer? Is that the one they're selling for £25?

16-07-2010, 11:26	#85
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	I would think so and assume most of the cost is postage. Te other part of this mystery is the white iPhone. Now was it withheld because the problem is worse or better? It is a reasonable bet that the delay in the white iPhone is related to the signal problem.

16-07-2010, 11:33	#86
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 14,219	So we are all getting a free case? I have no problems with reception but I will gladly take a free case from apple.

16-07-2010, 12:31	#87
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	6PM tonight

16-07-2010, 12:32	#88
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Quote: Originally Posted by Anika Hanson So we are all getting a free case?I have no problems with reception but I will gladly take a free case from apple. You mean you have not yet had course to see the problem. Car, bus or train passengers using the phone on the move will no doubt suffer the most.

16-07-2010, 12:41	#89
dreamfish Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,512	Surely Apple giving away a free case implies that the fault is actually a hardware fault and therefore the product is not fit for purpose? I must admit, I've not dropped a call on my IP4 (yet), but I don't want to use some rubber case - I hate them things!

16-07-2010, 12:47	#90
Burning Bright Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 999	Quote: Originally Posted by alanwarwic You mean you have not yet had course to see the problem. Car, bus or train passengers using the phone on the move will no doubt suffer the most. It's a mobile phone, don't most people use it while on the move . I have one and I haven't had any problems with the signal while traveling. The only places it drops out are the same places all the phones i've had have lost signal, apart from my bedroom where surprisingly both iPhones have worked. Unlike all the phones I had before.

16-07-2010, 13:00	#91
sensoria Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4,571	Quote: Originally Posted by dreamfish Surely Apple giving away a free case implies that the fault is actually a hardware fault and therefore the product is not fit for purpose? I must admit, I've not dropped a call on my IP4 (yet), but I don't want to use some rubber case - I hate them things! Well they could get round that quite easily by recalling them all, putting the bumpers on and saying "New Iphone4 with interchangable bumpers."

16-07-2010, 13:06	#92
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 14,219	Quote: Originally Posted by alanwarwic You mean you have not yet had course to see the problem. Car, bus or train passengers using the phone on the move will no doubt suffer the most. Admitedly I've only had the phone for a week and a half so I might not have had enough time to encounter problems. However I've used it at home (in all the rooms) at work and out and about outside and in the car. I haven't had any problems yet. So it seems to be acceptable for me at least. If I can use it in all these places with ease then I don't see it becoming a big problem for me.

16-07-2010, 16:16	#93
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	To keep us entertained until 6PM - someone even made a song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKIca...ayer_embedded#! He looks stoned but there you go

16-07-2010, 17:45	#94
KesterK Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,618	Quote: Originally Posted by psionic To keep us entertained until 6PM - someone even made a song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKIca...ayer_embedded#! He looks stoned but there you go Thats so funny!

16-07-2010, 17:56	#95
wills**01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 890	I would say the White iPhone is linked to the signal problem, perhaps we'll here something on this and Apple may wont to put on some positive news rather than all the negative stories that have cropped up. Maybe an increase in supply aswell? Well....the above is just my own wishlist really.

16-07-2010, 17:58	#96
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	Sums it all up for me CAUTION, ADULT HUMOUR AND STRONG LANGUAGE IN THIS VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD...layer_embedded

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Iphone 4 Friday announcement

16-07-2010, 18:06	#97
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Quote: Originally Posted by KesterK Thats so funny! Well Apple seem to like it they are actually playing it at the Press Conference!

16-07-2010, 18:13	#98
Staunchy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9,780	Hmm Jobs seems to be playing the "but other phones have problems too" card, I thought Apple were above that sort of thing.

16-07-2010, 18:25	#99
JS477 Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,445	So much for a press conference...no TV feed as far as I can find. Oh he's on now saying "We're not perfect"....too right matey.

16-07-2010, 18:27	#100
Staunchy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9,780	Quote: Originally Posted by JS477 So much for a press conference...no TV feed as far as I can find. There's a live blog of it here if you're interested. http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/l...est&refresh=60