The iPhone 4 is a big step up from the 3GS -- which was really just a small step up from the 3G, which was a small step from the original iPhone. Between the Retina Display, Facetime, the new camera and the speed improvements, there's a lot to like about Cupertino's latest handheld. You might have to mind how you're holding it, but that antenna issue is hopefully something Apple can fix with software.Sadly it is now impossible to do a review of the iPhone 4 (iP4) without mentioning the antenna and the reported issues when you hold the iP4 -- which is a shame because there is so much more to the iP4 than the antenna.
Apple's iPhone 4
That is not to make light of the potential issue -- I just want to point out there is much, much more to the iP4. To start, there is the Retina Display, which is "clearly" the best screen on any smartphone, period. Then there is the improved 5 MP camera with a flash on the back, and the new front-facing camera. There is the Facetime app, there is a faster processor, double the RAM of the 3GS and better battery life.
But again, it is sadly the Antenna that is getting all of the attention right now.
Signal Issues
Per the antenna issue, let's get this out there up front: For those not in the know, there are many videos showing people touching the lower left side of the iP4. The number of bars on the upper left corner of the screen drops like a rock, and in some cases the phone looses all reception. I need to say this does not appear to be the case with all iP4s. Personally I have not seen this issue with my phone -- and I have a video up at todayinios.com showing me using it with my left hand and not being able to replicate the issue.
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has responded and said it is a software issue in iOS 4 and not a hardware issue in the iP4. Clearly this is something Apple will need to address -- strongly and swiftly. Some have even started saying the iP4 has a hex on it -- given the issue of the lost iP4/Gizmodo and now this. The good news is if you have not already purchased an iP4, chances are you will not be able to get one until Apple does address the issue. So for you, the rest of this article is sans reference to the antenna issue and assumes that it is something Apple can address with a software update.
Sadly it is now impossible to do a review of the iPhone 4 (iP4) without mentioning the antenna and the reported issues when you hold the iP4 -- which is a shame because there is so much more to the iP4 than the antenna.
Apple's iPhone 4
That is not to make light of the potential issue -- I just want to point out there is much, much more to the iP4. To start, there is the Retina Display, which is "clearly" the best screen on any smartphone, period. Then there is the improved 5 MP camera with a flash on the back, and the new front-facing camera. There is the Facetime app, there is a faster processor, double the RAM of the 3GS and better battery life.
But again, it is sadly the Antenna that is getting all of the attention right now.
Signal Issues
Per the antenna issue, let's get this out there up front: For those not in the know, there are many videos showing people touching the lower left side of the iP4. The number of bars on the upper left corner of the screen drops like a rock, and in some cases the phone looses all reception. I need to say this does not appear to be the case with all iP4s. Personally I have not seen this issue with my phone -- and I have a video up at todayinios.com showing me using it with my left hand and not being able to replicate the issue.
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has responded and said it is a software issue in iOS 4 and not a hardware issue in the iP4. Clearly this is something Apple will need to address -- strongly and swiftly. Some have even started saying the iP4 has a hex on it -- given the issue of the lost iP4/Gizmodo and now this. The good news is if you have not already purchased an iP4, chances are you will not be able to get one until Apple does address the issue. So for you, the rest of this article is sans reference to the antenna issue and assumes that it is something Apple can address with a software update.
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