German Stiftung Warentest: iPhone 4 is the real signal loser

26 July, 2010
The popular German foundation Stiftung Warentest, which is the regional authority on consumer product testing accommodated the recently unveiled Apple iPhone 4 in its lab and tested its notorious...

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  • Droid x
  • fje
  • 26 Jul 2010

Iphone 4 big failure. They even dare to compare the antenn... Signal to the fastest droid x.

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    • Lukas from Sweden
    • p8c
    • 26 Jul 2010

    phone seller, 26 Jul 2010Thats a really stupd soluton. The antenna of a phone s as m... more+1

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      • Lukas from Sweden
      • p8c
      • 26 Jul 2010

      Great job from Stiftung Warentest.
      You gotta love "consumer organizations" which do a great work !

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        • kc
        • t}6
        • 26 Jul 2010

        Billy, 26 Jul 2010I am not apple user but go and discuss something else. This... moreVery true.

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          • AT33
          • MRd
          • 26 Jul 2010

          The government needs to ban Apple from selling these doopie iPhones until Apple brings a functional version.

          How do they get a license to sell this in the first place is beyond me, a phone needs to be functional so they can sell it as a phone. The iPhone 4 is not a phone because you can not make proper calls on it therefor you can not sell it as a phone.

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            • phone seller
            • 2C}
            • 26 Jul 2010

            silly people, 26 Jul 2010the easy solution is not to hold it on the gap, simple and ... moreThats a really stupd soluton. The antenna of a phone s as mportant as the engne of a car. Being so expensve a phone i would be furious if they ddn't fix it. The price s hi so the fix should be of good quality, not a ten cent case. if it were cheaper i would expect less.

            Example you buy a new ferarri and find the leather seats cut and scratched. Would you demand they replace them or would you buy seat cover for them?

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              • Ryan
              • j}M
              • 26 Jul 2010

              Has anyone tried to put a small amount of super glue or nail polish over the gap to fix the problem? would that not solve the need for a case to fix the connection problem?

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                • Anonymous
                • t7J
                • 26 Jul 2010

                Even when Jobs says it was just blown out of proportion was a hoax. LOL!

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                  • Steve
                  • Qt6
                  • 26 Jul 2010

                  This is sad to say but Apple have got to step on their ego and fix their iphone4. Unfortunatly for them, they need a recall. I guess apple is the new Toyota!

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                    • silly people
                    • 9xE
                    • 26 Jul 2010

                    the easy solution is not to hold it on the gap, simple and its works for everyone i know. never had a problem with it

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                      • danny200
                      • p4N
                      • 26 Jul 2010

                      Apple is always a Fail Producer !! ... these iPhones, iPads, iPods, and all it's stuff it's just for kids... they're ain't serious with all this stuff.... sorry Apple, I'm not your fanboy... and I never been, and I will never be... all I wanted to say is that Apple is producing stupid stuff.. and they believe that they're products are cool enough to hit the stores, but I don't think so...

                      P.S: Just verify 10x times a product before launching it on the sale !!!

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                        • andy
                        • mqx
                        • 26 Jul 2010

                        Another setback once again for Apple it will be interesting to see what's next in the news regarding iPhone issues (antenna, manufacturing) and their steps to refund cases won’t make up for the iPhone 4's lack of function over form.

                        It's a shame to see so many issues with the iPhone 4 after so many people waited for it's release. What's more of a shame is that it seems Apple knew about some of these issues already, such as the problem with reception.

                        But Apple have created such a loyal following that people may just put up with what issues there are for the sake of owning the latest Apple product.
                        Personally, I'd be happier with an older iPhone - at least then the issues are all ironed out.

                        However, it's also interesting to see how much excitement new technologies can bring. New technology and innovation is important for new business, illustrated by entrepreneurship grants and new business competitions like http://www.ukesnc.com .

                        Guess it's not all bad!

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                          • iBanana
                          • w9J
                          • 26 Jul 2010

                          Another happy day.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • jhH
                            • 26 Jul 2010

                            Anonymous, 26 Jul 2010Tsk, iPhone 4 fail. I'm sticking to my 3GS then. WTH happen... morethey dont care ... that's what happened...

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                              • deva
                              • uEx
                              • 26 Jul 2010

                              c'mon apple, fix the design on the next production

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                                • Jack
                                • 3iK
                                • 26 Jul 2010

                                I think mr jobs is shitting himself everyday . Personally i like the iphone but 700 euros and all this problems ?? Noooo ill stick with my x10 which i bought for 490 euros and hassle freeeeee

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • t7X
                                  • 26 Jul 2010

                                  Tsk, iPhone 4 fail. I'm sticking to my 3GS then. WTH happened Apple?

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                                    • Billy
                                    • Mth
                                    • 26 Jul 2010

                                    I am not apple user but go and discuss something else. This getting bored and pissed off discussion.