Apple squeezes the reception out of Nokia N97 mini

21 July, 2010
Apple seem keen to prove other smartphones have the same reception attenuation as the iPhone 4. And they are getting back with a video of Nokia N97 mini that suffers from the same grip of death as the iPhone...

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  • 21 Jul 2010

/golfclap

Keep going Apple, it amuses me how petty your response to the issue has been, instead of fixing it and saying, "Yes, there was a problem, but it has now been resolved" you've gone, "no, its not really a problem caused by us, but look, its not just us, see, see, see see, see!".

Incredably mature of you as a company. I'm not an iPhone fan, or a hater, just apalled by how mature you seem as a company.

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    • Anonymous
    • PWD
    • 21 Jul 2010

    well anyone figurdout how to do this on a xperia x10?cz o tried ma best and i couldnt.anyway se didnt strike on apple that shows the low qulities of nokia and others,i say it cz they started blaming apple.at the moment nokia is some crap,htc gives new phones no updates.apple do play fair but steve a ass

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      • Anonymous
      • kJq
      • 21 Jul 2010

      all phones do that when in a low reception area. Any phones from htc nokia iphone will have that effect . I have a n95 n86 n97 n97 mini same thing .

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        • Peter
        • vwi
        • 21 Jul 2010

        Niraj, 21 Jul 2010Can you please tell me what are the advantages of Iphone ov... more"Can you please tell me what are the advantages of Iphone over other phones.??
        Retina Display?? you need a microscope to see the pixels and a average user use phone in the distance of 25cm. From this distance you can rarely tell any difference between 200ppi and 326ppi.
        Build quality?? Its now confirm build quality is cheap on Iphone lol
        User Interface?? Other phones are not too far behind.
        Applications and Games?? Why not buy a console for gaming? And how many application a normal average user use? Only 10 applications."

        Good post. I'll tell you what the advantages are: THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE. And again I am NOT an Apple fanboy! Can you honestly tell me you are not impressed by the retina display? The only display comparable is the Super AMOLED display (like on the Samsung Galaxy S..another awesome phone). But again, I'm comparing everything - the looks, the apps, the media player, camera, call quality etc.

        Build quality is cheap on the iPhone 4? What? Where on earth did you hear that? The build quality is fantastic! Let's not just make up problems just for the hell of it!

        And as far as apps go, I have way more than 10 apps on my phone. I realize the Android store is growing fast, (and I know over half the iPhone apps available are useless) but at the moment there is way more support for iPhone apps and again, the experience of getting apps through iTunes beats the Android store any day. And yes, I have used both!

        Niraj, I just wish all posts here could be mature like yours..asking useful questions and stuff.

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          • miguel82
          • pXy
          • 21 Jul 2010

          looool Apple is pathetic!! OMG why they insist on doing this instead of fix their problem... I cant remember other companies defending their products by critising the others! I will never buy your products apple, sorry steve =)

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            • Anonymous
            • 39A
            • 21 Jul 2010

            Peter, 21 Jul 2010"You need to wake up; it has the worst reception than ... moreActually I have used the iPhone4, because a few of my friend have it (I do rip the piss out of them for having it, the total signal loss does happen, and has been proven time after time. why don't answer my question?

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              • Anonymous
              • KFQ
              • 21 Jul 2010

              Peter, 21 Jul 2010"You need to wake up; it has the worst reception than ... moreLol why dont Steve Jobs become mature first. He is totally reacting like kid.

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                • Anonymous
                • UGj
                • 21 Jul 2010

                In apple video, the video featuring Iphone4 stopped upon Iphone4 reaches 1 bar, in a pretty short duration.

                In other video especially Samsung Omnia 2, the demonstrator took more than 30s for Omnia 2 signal to drop from 2 bar to 1 bar. If he had uses the same amount of time to wait on Iphone4, im 99% sure Iphone4 would show no signal, but rather "searching for network"

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                  • PAq
                  • 21 Jul 2010

                  Hufh.... Apple, please don't do it again. just fixed your problem.i do the test that apple did with my friend N97 ,After watching That videos.Unfortunetely i didn't find the bars drop. it's still full.so embarassing dont ya?
                  And now i still waiting for apple wisdom.
                  and hoping they do Recall for Iphone4.
                  even i don't had a problem when do the call. But it's disturbing me. seems like i waste my money for a junk.
                  So APLLE Saved me!!!. or give me my money back!!!

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 39A
                    • 21 Jul 2010

                    I returned my iPhone, 21 Jul 2010Apple is desperate. But even if we accept Apple's videos as... moreSpot on!

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                      • Peter
                      • vwi
                      • 21 Jul 2010

                      Anonymous, 21 Jul 2010Pete, don’t be so paranoid. Apple released video/statement ... more"You need to wake up; it has the worst reception than any other smart phone. It can’t get worse than a total signal loss! Name one other smart phone that totally loses signal when you hold it??"

                      My friend, (and I don't mean to be rude) but have you actually USED the iPhone? I don't get all these comments from people who don't even have the phone for God's sake!!! The whole point of the forum originally was for people to discuss their own phones and phones they were interested in buying! It's so funny how it's turned into a place just to post hated comments!!

                      Let me repeat, I have used the iPhone 4 for 3 weeks and have NEVER got a dropped call. The sound quality is way better than the 3GS (which I never actually owned but I did use several times). I have noticed the bars going down a few times, but that was never a problem. And just realize this...if you did get a dropped call on the iPhone 4, it's because you were in an area of low network coverage! Which means you would get the same problem with other phones.

                      Why can't people be more mature on this website. Maybe they have nothing better to do. Look, I'm not saying the position of the antennae was a good idea..obviously not and we can all be sure Apple will make a change next year. But the reception problem HAS been blown out of proportion. I challenge anyone to use both an iPhone and some other phone in an area of low coverage (or any area for that matter). Please compare and tell your results. Don't just write stupid comments on some website if you've never used the phone.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 39A
                        • 21 Jul 2010

                        Chocowii, 21 Jul 2010What the... Hey Apple, FYI, any phone if you cover the ante... moreTotally with you.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • vnJ
                          • 21 Jul 2010

                          Peter , 21 Jul 2010Let me add something to my below post. I am NOT an Apple &q... morePeter, it's like buying a $500,000 Yacht with a hole in it that's leaking, and the manufacturer telling you to buy a $500 plug to stuff it with.

                          How would you feel?

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                            • Fahim
                            • n5j
                            • 21 Jul 2010

                            very good, you are doing very good jobs. Mr job if spent your time with your iphone, i am sure that you can solve the problem but you are showing others' problems. no one actually like this kinds of work. so before it is too late stop!!!!. doing this and by the way nokia they have two bars, so that prove that nokia is better that iphone in reception. so be careful in future while you are finding something that can help you to excuse. finally dismiss that guy who has find that N97 mini because he fail to find a proper example. same on you MR Jobs.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • 39A
                              • 21 Jul 2010

                              Peter , 21 Jul 2010Let me add something to my below post. I am NOT an Apple &q... moreHow can you say Apple customer service is better when they are willing NOT to fix the problem (but cover it up)? Plus, they were aware of the issue and decided to ignore it and release the phone anyway (fact!). You’re sounding just as desperate as Apple.

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                                • Niraj
                                • KFQ
                                • 21 Jul 2010

                                Peter , 21 Jul 2010Let me add something to my below post. I am NOT an Apple &q... moreCan you please tell me what are the advantages of Iphone over other phones.??
                                Retina Display?? you need a microscope to see the pixels and a average user use phone in the distance of 25cm. From this distance you can rarely tell any difference between 200ppi and 326ppi.
                                Build quality?? Its now confirm build quality is cheap on Iphone lol
                                User Interface?? Other phones are not too far behind.
                                Applications and Games?? Why not buy a console for gaming? And how many application a normal average user use? Only 10 applications.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • vnJ
                                  • 21 Jul 2010

                                  Anonymous, 21 Jul 2010I think this is hilarious. The "untouchable" Noki... moreSweetheart, using a DESIGN flaw to defame other brands is not a battle Apple wants to start.

                                  If any brand sues for defamation because of false claims (and this is one), be prepared to dosh out big dollars.

                                  I have tried to reduce my signal on my SHARP WX-T923 and I can't by simply covering it.

                                  The fact is that Apple's antenna will short out each time 100% because actual physics come into play.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 39A
                                    • 21 Jul 2010

                                    Peter, 21 Jul 2010Is it just me, or is gsmarena going overboard with these ri... morePete, don’t be so paranoid. Apple released video/statement and this site is simply showing it. Sad fact: Apple what are willing to do anything to defend a ‘design fault’ rather than ‘fix it’. Unlike the iPhone 4, Nokia N97 mini still has few bars so a call can be made from it.

                                    “iPhone 4 does NOT have worse reception than these other smart phones! I agree, there is an issue with the antennae, but even with the issue, the reception is better”

                                    You need to wake up; it has the worst reception than any other smart phone. It can’t get worse than a total signal loss! Name one other smart phone that totally loses signal when you hold it??

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                                      • rafiii
                                      • 5fA
                                      • 21 Jul 2010

                                      OMG Apple bought a Nokia phone!

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                                        • Chocowii
                                        • vj1
                                        • 21 Jul 2010

                                        What the... Hey Apple, FYI, any phone if you cover the antenna with your hand it would really lose the antenna. Apple shouldn't blame other phone manufacturers for their fault because Apple uses antenna technology that existed in 1979, not even close to what is today. These are false accusations coz I own a n97 mini and I dont experience any signal drops. Also dont compare your(APPLE) useless phone to others coz your iPhone 4 is a trash. Anyone with me?