Apple rules out free iPhone signal solution

Simon · Jul 03, 2010, 10:16:49

Quote from: Gary on Jul 03, 2010, 10:03:14
If they muck about with the baseband Simon maybe it will work better for those that have this issue badly, that might be part of the fix, Apple never say straight out what they do Handy that!

On the other hand, it might make things worse for some, depending on signal strength.

To be honest, I think this is now more about how Apple are handling the issue, rather than the alleged issue itself, and this is what is fuelling the continued media coverage. First they say it's the users fault for holding the phone 'wrongly', then they say it needs some sort of 'bumper', but tough, they're not going to give you one, and now they are saying it's all about user 'perception' of the signal strength display. There must be some sort of issue, with some users, as otherwise, no one would have thought to raise it, would they? $:-\$

Tacitus · Jul 03, 2010, 11:10:02

I'm with Gary on this. The whole thing has been beaten to death, not by 'fanbois' (irritating word), but in the main by Apple haters who love to see Apple taken down. In the end it seems to work better for some than others, but you can probably say that about any phone. Apple's PR has not been good, but how much is down to wilful misinterpretation by the media is a moot point

In the end it really is very simple.

If you think the iPhone is rubbish, buy a Droid or whatever If you do buy an iPhone and conclude it really is rubbish, take it back and claim a refund under the Sale of Goods Act.

Then get on with your life.

Simon · Jul 03, 2010, 11:40:37

My phone is my life, Tac.

Niall · Jul 03, 2010, 11:47:08

On the subject of Apple *spit*

I've found that on the new O/S for my iphone, various programs now crash. I never had a single issue before, but now if you're waiting for a page to load in Safari and click another link, Safari crashes. Also I had an issue that has so far only happened once, where pressing a link wouldn't actually do anything. The screen didn't respond to anything on a webpage, other than the main buttons so I couldn't go back to the home page. It sorted itself out with a reboot of the phone and I haven't had the problem since.

It seems this new o/s is unstable.

Steve · Jul 03, 2010, 11:53:29

Or Niall some of the apps are not fully compatible with IOS 4,I've not had the Safari crash,have you tried clearing the cache.

Tacitus · Jul 03, 2010, 13:13:09

Quote from: Steve on Jul 03, 2010, 11:53:29
Or Niall some of the apps are not fully compatible with IOS 4........

I think that is most likely the case. Perils of being an early adopter....

Didn't realise your iPhone really is your life. I would certainly miss mine, particularly some of the Apps which are incredibly useful. No doubt I'd live

Just got back from shopping and I notice there are queues outside both O2 and Orange shops as they have just got stocks of the iPhone4.

Niall · Jul 03, 2010, 14:03:21

Quote from: Steve on Jul 03, 2010, 11:53:29
Or Niall some of the apps are not fully compatible with IOS 4,I've not had the Safari crash,have you tried clearing the cache.

I thought that, although the apps in question are the browser and the facebook app, which have all been updated. It also crashed when I was opening an attachment on my idnet invoice. Maybe my phone doesn't want me to see my bills

Steve · Jul 03, 2010, 14:05:35

There is an issue with IOS 4 safari and secure site certificates I think you have to turn off autofill to resolve that

Fox · Jul 03, 2010, 22:05:27

I think i will keep my HTC Desire.........it just works