Apple gets all defensive, free iPhone 4 cases for everyone

16 July, 2010
Apple just finished off its press conference dedicated on the iPhone 4 reception issues leaving us quite puzzled, to say the least. At one point Steve Jobs was saying that every phone has a weak spot, then he...

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  • 17 Jul 2010

Anonymous, 17 Jul 2010IS IT TRUE THAT I can return it if not satisfied? i just... moreReally? iPhone 4 with a free 30-day trial? Apple really "loves its customers".

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    • 17 Jul 2010

    Anonymous, 17 Jul 2010They say the Samsung Galaxy S is really good, screen, batte... moreIT is. I loved the phone. Only 1 problem. ITs very large Lol :P I wanted a max of 3 inches to 3,5 inches.

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      • 17 Jul 2010

      Mos all jealous because samsung and nokia and HTC Don't give away free cases as part of a thank you for making us number 1

      iphone4 defense com

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        • 17 Jul 2010

        chucktay, 17 Jul 2010Apple iPhone sat on the wall. Apple iPhone had a great fal... moreVote alls 10s on the iphone4 page and maybe that can stay

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        iphone 4 defence.com

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          • vj1
          • 17 Jul 2010

          Apple iPhone sat on the wall.
          Apple iPhone had a great fall.
          All of the king's horses and all of the king's men
          Couldn't put Apple iPhone together again.

          This song figures too.

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            • 17 Jul 2010

            phyne, 17 Jul 2010these are not just mere rumors.. Truth is right there in yo... moreI think am merely looking at the facts. I have not seen enough evidence to suggest that this is a generic problem, my friend works for Orange customer care and he says that there has not been that many complaints as the media would have us believe. Now don't get wrong here I am not saying that there's nobody out there experiencing problems, what am saying is that the number of people happy with the devise out number the people with problems by far. There's always the option to return and get a refund or exchange and if it still doesn't work and one still wants the iphone then I guess a move to an area with strong signal would be another option as it has been proven to work better in such areas lol.
            My HTC Desire drops all signals when am at home, the only signal I get is my wifi, I need to learn how to start up a frenzy lol!

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              • PUr
              • 17 Jul 2010

              0.55% of actual iPhone 4 users have complained about it.

              IT IS A NON-ISSUE.

              TRUE!!!!!

              I've heard even lower on the Mac-Rumors site, they're saying 0.20%
              They say Apple is been safe and Rounding up hugely.

              iphone4 fans united in defence

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                • Anonymous
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                • 17 Jul 2010

                IS IT TRUE THAT I can return it if not satisfied?

                i just want to show off iphone 4 for 30days then return and tell apple i dont like it?: i am bad boy

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                  • 17 Jul 2010

                  Hmmm 0.5% of users experience the signal fail on the iPhone4. The rest of 99.5% are using Nokia, SE, Samsung, Moto and Android. It figures and the numbers dont lie.

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                    • 17 Jul 2010

                    Anonymous, 17 Jul 2010I thought Steve has done a great job explaining their side ... moreU forgot to mention the faulty proximity sensor and the so called tough glass on the front and back that shatters easily.

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                      • 17 Jul 2010

                      Jorge Pereira, 17 Jul 2010but that nokia has a linux system very well developed :p he... moreThey say the Samsung Galaxy S is really good, screen, battery life, etc.. Everything is stable and good, u might wana check it out, for me I'm waiting for the Nokia N8 .. Now using Nexus one, Nokia E72, and blackberry bold 9700.

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                        • 17 Jul 2010

                        According to Mac-rumors its closer 0.20%

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                          • 17 Jul 2010

                          First time the phone maker is forcing the user to add the bumper case. Believe it's too cumbersome to change away the whole magnesium housing.
                          I believe the next version of iPhone 4 will be coated with a layer of Teflon on its magnesium housing. So better wait if you not get the set yet.

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                            • 17 Jul 2010

                            Apple, I think I'll skip this installment of the iPhone. Four is just an unlucky number? Or is it I just don't buy products with a major design flaw. So if I go into a poor single area and I can't touch my phone or I'll get no reception? Right, unless I have a case on.


                            Stevie, I think you really hurt the Brand! Not all of us are brainwashed fanboys. I think a large portion of people such as myself select your products because, "they just work". Your words Stevie. BTW, Blackberry ios6, Windows phone7 and Android3 are coming this fall. Xander.

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                              • 17 Jul 2010

                              xxxxxx, 17 Jul 2010microsoft, apple, & all other software OS is develop fr... morei know. But i said it was very well developed :P Has very good raking acording to many users

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                                • 17 Jul 2010

                                Anonymous, 17 Jul 2010Oh well "Obviously only about 0.5 percent of all cu... moreIf Steve says sorry. Would you buy the iphone4? Of course not. So why the hell is his apology so important for you when you're not even affected by this antennagate issue? Crazy.

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                                  • 17 Jul 2010

                                  Jorge Pereira, 17 Jul 2010but that nokia has a linux system very well developed :p he... moremicrosoft, apple, & all other software OS is develop from linnux.

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                                    • Anonymous
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                                    • 17 Jul 2010

                                    Oh well

                                    "Obviously only about 0.5 percent of all customers complained directly to Apple about reception issues. "

                                    so 99.5% are those people who cant really make calls at all..even with your CSR!! how would they be able to complain.

                                    Apparently,, if you cant make callls.. this just an ITOUCH!!!

                                    Steve Job is not even accepting their fault. are you a GOD or something??!!

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                                      • Anonymous
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                                      • 17 Jul 2010

                                      andrew, 17 Jul 2010there is a big difference between disappointement because o... moreMy N97 is collecting dust on the book shelf and I'd never forgive Nokia for it. I've had to take out a loan to pay off the rest my contract and bought the HTC desire coz quite simply the phone was unusable, every time I got a phone call the screen froze hence I was never able to take a call, I went through four different handsets until I finally gave up, now this is where it gets interesting you'll probably would say I was one of the unlucky few yet will not accept the same reason for the Iphone4.
                                      The local care centre is full of messed up N97's, I know coz my pal works there.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • jeq
                                        • 17 Jul 2010

                                        I thought Steve has done a great job explaining their side of the story. They've obviously taken all the attacks thrown at them seriously eventhough they know that their users are quite happy with their iphone4. But Apple had to say something about all the exaggerated concerns that the media have been barraging them with. It is not fair.

                                        The iphone4 is obviously the best iphone ever produced, which even catapulted the iphone way ahead of the competition, making it almost unreachable for the others, and a lot of iphone antagonists are just not happy with that.

                                        The iphone4 sold over 3 millions units in just 3 weeks. I am sure that if not for the aggressive attacks, they would have sold even more.

                                        With Apple's press release, they have made it clear that the antennagate issue is not exclusive to the iphone4 alone, but is a fact of life for any phones. Although I do believe that due to it's antenna placed externally, it is more vulnerable compared to phones with antennas placed internally. Still, all phones have it, not just the iphone4.

                                        Apple giving away free cases to all iphone4 buyers is a generous act that I find very acceptable. Reality is, majority of the users will buy a case for any touchscreen phone anyway. So how can you not appreciate this offer from Apple? Add to that, they are giving full refunds for those who are not happy with their iphone4.

                                        With that said. Apple has replied reasonably to everyone's concerns. Return your iphone4 if you're not happy with it. If that would not make you happy, nothing will.