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Apple will try the Iphone 4 again next month
APPLE'S DEAR LEADER Steve Jobs is going to bow to rational common sense and issue another version of the Iphone 4 that is not so broken.
After months of fobbing off demands that Apple needs to fix its latest smartphone, which has a design feature of dropping calls when you use it in the wrong hand, a rumour has tipped up that Steve Jobs is going to release one that actually works.
So far Jobs has denied that it is problem. Certainly not for him, as the phone has been selling very well. But there is some evidence that people have been staying away from the Iphone 4 and are buying Android phones that are more reliable and don't lock you into a mobile network supplier.
Now an executive with the Mexican mobile carrier Telcel has claimed that after September 30, Apple will release a revised Iphone 4 that does not exhibit the same signal attenuation flaw.
Telcel's director of value added services, Marco Quatorze was announcing the launch of the Iphone 4 in Mexico when he warned local hacks that initial units will exhibit the same antenna problems as those released so far in the US.
He said Apple will be providing free cases, or rubber bands as the rest of the world knows them, to all Iphone 4 buyers who request one from its website.
However Quatorze said that after September 30 Apple will begin supplying revised Iphone 4 devices that "do not have the reception malfunction." Of course if you bought the early model you are stuck with it and its rubber band fix.
If this is true, Steve Jobs will be shafting his best customers - those idiots who rushed out and bought an Iphone 4 knowing they were broken.
MacRumors insists that it is unusual for a carrier executive to have such advance knowledge of Apple's plans, or to be allowed to share it if he did. Quatorze appears to have done a deal with Apple that will allow early buyers to upgrade to the revised hardware without having to extend the usual two-year contract.
As usual, Apple hasn't commented on the reports. Its fanbois have been plaguing websites that report Antennagate and insisting that the problem doesn't exist and that reporters who warn people against buying the broken gear are biased, work for Microsoft, are just jealous that they can't own a broken phone like them, and need to get a girlfriend. So the problem must be really bad. µ
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Maybe they are waiting until September 30th to re-evaluate the free case program simply because they are taking a loss on it. If they run it until the end of september they are reporting a loss during that quarter due to giving away free cases, but then starting October 1 they will be able to report a profit on bumpers and cases again. To me that seems much more feasible than coming up with a new iPhone so soon after releasing the 4.
A buddy of mine just bought the iPhone 4 2 weeks ago.. fine.. whatever.. the antenna issue doesn't seem to be a problem here and the chance of getting afflicted with the other problems is quite low - I understand that...
HOWEVER...! He bought his previous phone outright (not on a contract).... and despite the fact that this new version seems to contain nothing but bug fixes he is planning on buying it too and selling his current iPhoney 4. (also plans on buying the new one without a contract). I really really really realllllly do not understand the need to separate from your money soooo badly!
After how many new Apple product launches that have pushed out seriously flawed products and folks still rush in to buy them on day one?
The golden rule is ALWAYS wait 4-6 months if you, for some bizarre reason, have to buy an Apple product. Then you'll at least get the proper finished one.
Masochistic muppets!
I've read many posts by people who claimed to have not had any problems at all from their IpHoNe 4 regarding dropped calls.. so should Apple release a revised version, they shouldn't be complaining about wanting the newer model.. but I suppose we'll see.
Does the new one fix the proximity issues also?
Microsoft dropped the ball who knew the Windows 3.1 Desktop would be so successful on a Phone. Way to go Apple.
The journalists here are annoying. I no longer link to their articles but link to the articles they steal.
Perhaps he'll offer existing iPhone4 users a discount if they exchange their current model for new one? Doubtful considering the character we're dealing with, but they can hope.
what about the yellowing screens, how about the proximety sensor, theres alot more issues surrounding that phone its a mess, it was rushed out to compete with ALL the android phones stomping the iPhones both in sales and performance.........
So us who've already got the iphone 4 are stuck with it? thats great apple. Thank you. wouldnt hurt you to take back the broken ones and re-use the parts
When I was younger, people would fell shame at putting out poor quality products(ESPECIALLY AT HIGH PRICES). And they would not stay in business very long. Now IT"S ONLY ABOUT THE MONEY. Does Steve Jobs and others like him have any PRIDE?
Should I buy the iPhone 4 now or wait for the new one. I don't care about call reception because I always will have the case on and I live in Australia. Will it look any different?
If they fix the "drop from 2 feet and the screen shatters" problem and I might be interested, for now ill stick with Android.