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Apple Offers Free Cases to Address iPhone Issue

Steven P. Jobs, chief executive of Apple, acknowledged Friday that the company’s iPhone 4 had some problems with its antenna but said the same problems affected all smartphones and had been widely exaggerated by the media.

Senh: I like Steve Jobs, but I'm not sure if this is gonna do it. Will these bumper cases help with the reception problems? It's turning into a he-said/she-said type of thing. Jobs is not denying that there's a reception problem, but he says that all smartphones have that problem. I don't think this is the response that people are looking for. Meanwhile, the Droid X is sold out.

iOS 4.0.1 Available Now! Improves the iPhone's Bar Signal

The iOS 4.0.1 update that "improves" the way the iPhone displays signal strength is out now. According to the release note, that's about all it does.

Senh: Hopefully, that's not what Steve Jobs is announcing tomorrow at the conference.

Apple calls press conference on iPhone 4 issue

Apple will host a press conference to discuss the iPhone 4, said a company representative. Though no further details were provided, we assume that the conference will address concerns that the iPhone 4's antenna design causes increased dropped calls.

Senh: I wonder if they'll finally admit that the antenna was faulty and do a recall. There previous two excuses aren't cutting it (software bug and holding the phone differently). They're having a press conference, so maybe they'll finally admit the truth. This phone is just cursed. First, there were all those leaks, and now this. Google must be smiling.

Consumer Reports Won't Recommend iPhone 4

Consumer Reports magazine said it can't recommend the iPhone 4 to shoppers because of persistent reception issues caused by touching the Apple phone, and raised questions about Apple's explanation for the glitch.

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AppleCare: iPhone 4 Update Won't Solve the Antenna Problem

AppleCare has confirmed what we already knew: The incoming software update won't fix the iPhone 4's transmission and reception problems. They acknowledged the antenna problem exists, offering the same solution as before: Buy a case or hold the iPhone differently.

Apple Acknowledges Flaw in iPhone Signal Meter

Facing complaints from users, Apple said the new iPhones use a “totally wrong” formula to display signal strength.

Apple and AT&T Sued Over iPhone Performance

A lawsuit was filed by Ward & Ward, PLLC and Charles A. Gilman, LLC. on behalf of two plaintiffs who in total purchased four iPhone 4's. The suit alleges that AT&T and Apple were willful, wanton, malicious, oppressive and deceived consumers of material facts about certain performance issues of the iPhone 4.