The Great iPhone “Fix” of 2010

It started within days of the launch of Apple’s new iPhone 4 – complaints that the iPhone 4 had noticeably worse reception than the phone’s previous incarnations.  As the complaints grew in number, Apple issued a statement saying that there would be software fix on the way for the “optical illusion” that makes signal strength look stronger than what is actually available. But it was after Consumer Reports rated the iPhone 4 as ” can not reccommend” that things got serious at Apple.

The “Big Fix”, however, was not a software fix, a replacement, or even a recall. Instead, Apple will give everyone who purchased an iPhone 4 a free bumper or case that will prevent the wrap around antennae from losing signal strength when held.

We’ll see how that works.

iPhone 4 is on the Way

iPhone 4

Steve Jobs unveiled the much anticipated iPhone 4 yesterday as geeks across the globe salivated with glee.  Unlike previous versions of the iPhone, the fourth generation model truly is an upgrade.  The phone is packed with new features such as an HD video recorder, a higher resolution screen (four times the pixels as previous versions), longer battery life, a built-in gyroscope for gaming, front and back facing 5 megapixel cameras, and video calling.

The iPhone 4 will go on sale June 24^th with prices starting at $199.  Will you be in line to get one?