Do you have a iPhone 4? If not, I suggest you STFU. You have no skin in the game; you are background chatter. Somehow, I think if you had put your money where your mouth is, you'd be singing another song.
Some of us paid money for a defecive product, some of us face fines (re-stocking fees) and will then be forced to take another unwanted AT&T product for the remainder of our 2 yr committment - so having an ignorant Apple fanboi telling us to return the product is not helpful, or particularily intelligent.
yes, i do have an iphone 4, i was one of the idiots that reserved one and waited for 3hr 50min in line for it in the AZ heat. Fucking hot, 107* that day. Apple took care of us, food, ice cold water and lots of cheer.
The phone has been exceptional. Everywhere I use it.
There probably is a problem, but it isn't any bigger than the iMac 27" screen issues or any of the others through the years. If they recall (doubt it), so be it. I also bought the 'defective' iMac 27" and had zero issues.
Return it. If you pass the 30 days to return and have issues AND are still whining about it...you're the problem, not the device.
It has yet to be proven that the problem is actually the antenna design, it could just as likely be a problem in the receiver which occurs when you intentionally detune the antenna.
Apple has already found the issue, and is working on the software. We know this already.
People complaining about dropped calls and know it's caused by holding the lower left portion of the phone. Yet people continue to experience dropped calls because they insist on holding the lower left portion of the phone knowing that's what causes the dropped calls.
If you feel strongly against changing the way you normally hold your phone then return your phone (AT&T is waiving restocking fee by the way - I know coz a friend of mine didn't get charged for it), or get a case, or get another phone, or wait and hope Apple fixes the problem. If you choose to keep the phone then hold it correctly so your calls doesn't get dropped..
Exactly. It's a non-issue for the overwhelming majority of people.
That's not to say that there aren't a few truly defective iphones out there. Every device has some percentage that just don't work. If you have one of them, just exchange it.
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Originally Posted by Boogerman2000
If you bought the phone from AT&T and return it like I did, you WILL be charged a restocking fee.
Incorrect. There is no restocking fee for 30 days. If they try to charge you a restocking fee, talk to a manager.
Or, save Apple's press release stating that there will be no restocking fee and challenge the credit card charge.
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Originally Posted by SendMe
There was nothing scientific about those tests. They are unreliable.
The funny thing is that CR says that, even with the 'problem', the iPhone 4 is the best smart phone on the market.
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Originally Posted by Hodar
No, I bought the iPhone on a promise. Deliver on that promise, fanboi.
If we allow Apple to lie, and deliver defective products and allow a fanboi like you to give them an excuse; then every other company is free to do the same. I opt to hold EVERYBODY to the same level. Deliver what you promised, so why don't you STFU and spit Stevie's member out of your mouth.
The part you're completely ignoring is that for the overwhelming majority of people, the phone is great - as is. Most of the people who have a problem can get around that problem with a trivial change in how they use it.
Now, you may be so stubborn that you'd cut off your nose to spite your face. Any product has a few dissatisfied customers. The number for the iPhone is insignificant (spend some time at an Apple or AT&T store and see how many returns you see. If you're dissatisfied, just return it and buy something else. They're apparently never going to make you happy.
Of course, that assumes that you even own an iPhone. Given your posting history, it's far more likely that you've never bought one and never would, but you're simply doing what you're being paid by Google to do.
I have one of the iPhone 4s with antenna issues as well. But, how do you explain 5 total iPhones, in the exact same location, with 3 of them exhibiting the antenna issue problem, while the others seem to work fine and we can't reproduce the problem in those?
Well that is interesting. Unfortunately you are one of the few that has stated this in all the posts that I have read (granted I do not read all). Does anyone else have a similar experience?
Others have stated all ip4's would do it if in a similar location/situation etc. eg if they go into an apple store, all the ip4's would do it.
Would really like some independant verfication (one point does not a trend make) that its only 'certain' ph4's. I would hope Apple would be very interested in your situation.
It would also be nice to see 3GS and EVO etc in similar 'weak signal' situations (hard to do because of different cell systems). A lot testing could be done. $$ bet that Apple is doing their part. Unfortunately, it does take time to do it thoroughly. Then IF they re-design etc lot more time.
IMO - iphones in general don't work well in weak signal areas (ie why they call it weak signal), but there sure is alot of comments / antedotal test evidence its worse than 3GS- when touch on that seam.
Somehow, I'll choose to believe Apple. They have never let us down.
This is a hardware issue that won't be solved with software updates.
It's ok to believe whoever you want to believe, but surely there's a part of you that understands they only mentioned the software update as a way to make people like you feel better...
BTW, Apple lets you down in many ways, but given that you believe them on this issue, it's easy to see why you don't take notice of it.
Good advice. Now why not tell it to all of your fellow Apple-haters who are spewing FUD all over the planet over a device they don't even own?
So someone has to own an iphone4 to be able to comment on Apple's handling of the situation?
Talk about logic fail. That's like saying I have to own a Toyota to be outraged over their vehicles taking off and killing people.
All anyone who doesn't own an iphone4 can do is this: Have an opinion on Apple's behavior, and have an opinion on the severity of the issue based on polls of people who do own ip4s. They can't rationally comment on how bad the issue from a personal experience standpoint, but then again, I haven't seen anyone say something like "If I owned one, I bet the signal would drop in my room." Know what I mean?
So no, you don't need to own an iphone 4 to be able to have an opinion and comment on this matter.
People complaining about dropped calls and know it's caused by holding the lower left portion of the phone. Yet people continue to experience dropped calls because they insist on holding the lower left portion of the phone knowing that's what causes the dropped calls.
If you feel strongly against changing the way you normally hold your phone then return your phone (AT&T is waiving restocking fee by the way - I know coz a friend of mine didn't get charged for it), or get a case, or get another phone, or wait and hope Apple fixes the problem. If you choose to keep the phone then hold it correctly so your calls doesn't get dropped..
Exactly! Should you have to hold it a certain way? No. But in this case you do (no pun intended). If that's not acceptable to you then times a running out. Return it. If I were dropping calls and data I certainly wouldn't hesitate to do so (especially with the re-stocking fee waived). I wouldn't want to go through the hassle to do it and I would really want the iP4 but if it doesn't work what's the point of having it..... unless it's just to bitch about it.
... Others have stated all ip4's would do it if in a similar location/situation etc. eg if they go into an apple store, all the ip4's would do it. ...
If we assume the CR tests are correct, and since we know Apple insures that they have a strong signal in the stores, these results would point to one of 2 things:
1. They are not honest reports. For example, I've not been able to repeat this experiment in Apple stores, and, based on the CR and other tests, I ought not be able to since a 20dB signal drop would not cause signal loss in the store.
2. There is an issue, unrelated to the CR reported 20dB signal drop, that doesn't affect all phones, but only some, thus, phones in one store may be susceptible while others are not.
Well when your field testers have it in a case so it looks like the original 3G (see Gizmodo), their fingers never actually touched the antenna.
That being said, my iPhone 4 is doing pretty well. I haven't changed my holding pattern and it never drops. I've had more problems with the proximity sensor turning the screen on while it's against my ear causing erroneous input.
Yeah my wife is frequently annoyed by the proximity sensor problem. Unfortunately, she also has experienced dropped calls when out in the sticks. Hopefully most if not all of this will soon be addressed with a software update.
As to the issue of the antenna short problem... I still don't see why this is an issue? I bought a case for her iP4 the day I bought it and had it on the phone before I left the store. The simple fact of the matter is that there is no way I would consider not having some kind of protection on a $500 device that I carry around with me everywhere. My knee jerk reached is to tell people to just buy a case and problem solved. However, I think since this is indeed a design defect, Apple should provide the bumper cases free of charge (refund me my case price) or offer to apply some kind of coating to that area of the antennas.
I'm sure the data is available to a proper technician, like Apple's Geniuses. There is no need for any end user to see Apple's data.
To me, it's not normal. It may not be the same with every phone, but I know that I've never owned a phone that didn't have some weird method of viewing internal data. For instance, on the phone I own now, if I dial ##768# or something like that, it will tell me a ton of information on the phone.
Seems like something that isn't a big deal, but why wouldn't you want it instead of not want it? It's a minor feature Apple decided the user didn't need.
Tell me why did the original cell phones use external antennas. Oh yes that's right to improve reception. And why did handset manufactures go with internal antennas, yes again to improve aesthetics. Apple has provided a design which meets both requirements performance and aesthetics but in the process may have overlooked the huge variation in human behavior. For example some people can't follow simple instructions like don't run red lights or keep your meaty palms off the antenna gap and therefore they believe the company owes them compensation. It has yet to be proven that the problem is actually the antenna design, it could just as likely be a problem in the receiver which occurs when you intentionally detune the antenna.
Ok, Noob ... the origional cell phones all had external antennas - yup they did. And those antennas had a RUBBER cover going the length of the antenna in the early phones, later phones used a carbon impregnated core with a plastic surround. The antenna NEVER served as the handle.
Apple opted to use the antenna as a handle, as it's impossible to hold the phone without touching the antenna. Apple could have opted for a poly clear-coat, or better yet, they could have applied an annodization layer to the exterior of the antenna. The annodization could be clear, or any color they could want to create. (Hint, poly and annodization can be an insulator).
However, this does not reduce the capacitive effect we humans introduce to the RF issue. Simply standing near an antenna changes the impedance of the system. Maybe you've noticed your radio works better, or worse if you touch the antenna, or simply tuning it to the station, then walking away changes the radio's ability to grab a channel. Cell phones are no different.
Your radio has a stainless steel telescoping antenna - but guess what? That antenna is specifically designed to NOT be a handle, and to NOT be held during normal use.
Your statement regarding re-tuning the receiver is flawed - I am unaware of a digitally tunable capacitor. Digitally controlled resistors, yup. But there just aren't digitally controlled energy storage media in a microchip format (inductors or capacitors). Thus, you 'tune' your receiver in hardware and use software filters to further re-fine the tuning - but if you detune the antenna system by adding a variable 10-40 pF (human) load - I don't see how Apple can overcome this in firmware.
Apple advertised, and Stevie stated that you can hold the iPhone anyway you want. ANY WAY means any way. Are we clear on that? Perhaps the stupidest statement that Jobs could have made - "You are holding it wrong". Utterly inane. We have photo's of the phone being held 'wrong' by Steve Jobs during his presentation, as well as their televised commercials. A wiser reply would be "We are aware of some issues, and are looking into them". No committment, no admission of fault, no timeline. It's better than calling your customers an idiot.
Somehow, I'll choose to believe Apple. They have never let us down.
Apple did not say this will resolve the dropped call issue that some experience when holding the phone "wrong." Please show where they did. It will simply provide a different calculation and display of signal strength. A call does not drop because the signal strength display tells it to.
And if you haven't noticed, Apple is quite a different company then they were a few years ago. And in some respects not in a good way. Unless, of course, you have fanboi blinders on.
This is a hardware issue that won't be solved with software updates.
It's ok to believe whoever you want to believe, but surely there's a part of you that understands they only mentioned the software update as a way to make people like you feel better...
BTW, Apple lets you down in many ways, but given that you believe them on this issue, it's easy to see why you don't take notice of it.
Ha! Spot on. Said much the same in different words.
Good advice. Now why not tell it to all of your fellow Apple-haters who are spewing FUD all over the planet over a device they don't even own?
If I knew Apple haters, I WOULD tell them the same thing. However, I am NOT an Apple hater. I admire Apple and think they are doing an amazing job on most everything they do. My next PC will be a Mac.
However, love them or hate them - they screwed the pooch on this one, and need to make things right. I love my Toyotas, I've owned a few - but guess what? When Toyota screws up, they do a re-call and fix the problem; that's part of the reason we love them. Find a problem, fix the problem. You don't see them ignoring them, or telling their customers that they are idiots who are 'driving them wrong'.
I am in Japan and cannot simply return the phone. I would have to break my contract, which would result in me not being able to ever get a cell phone in Japan again.
Also, I bought a slightly expensive pouch for the phone. If I get a bumper to address the antenna problem, the phone probably will not fit in the pouch anymore. And it is not clear that the bumpers really address the problem, anyway. I'll probably give it a shot, though.
I'll keep my iPhone. I'll even enjoy it. But I DO have reception problems here. I was an Apple fan, and I suppose I still am, just a little less enthusiastic. And I probably will not enthusiastically recommend the iPhone.
A bit of patience is probably required. Wait to see what Apple does... If the past is any indication there will be resolution that is equitable.
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Do you have a iPhone 4? If not, I suggest you STFU. You have no skin in the game; you are background chatter. Somehow, I think if you had put your money where your mouth is, you'd be singing another song.
Some of us paid money for a defecive product, some of us face fines (re-stocking fees) and will then be forced to take another unwanted AT&T product for the remainder of our 2 yr committment - so having an ignorant Apple fanboi telling us to return the product is not helpful, or particularily intelligent.
yes, i do have an iphone 4, i was one of the idiots that reserved one and waited for 3hr 50min in line for it in the AZ heat. Fucking hot, 107* that day. Apple took care of us, food, ice cold water and lots of cheer.
The phone has been exceptional. Everywhere I use it.
There probably is a problem, but it isn't any bigger than the iMac 27" screen issues or any of the others through the years. If they recall (doubt it), so be it. I also bought the 'defective' iMac 27" and had zero issues.
Return it. If you pass the 30 days to return and have issues AND are still whining about it...you're the problem, not the device.
It has yet to be proven that the problem is actually the antenna design, it could just as likely be a problem in the receiver which occurs when you intentionally detune the antenna.
Apple has already found the issue, and is working on the software. We know this already.
No one loves a liar.
Then please stop lying. Problem solved.
People complaining about dropped calls and know it's caused by holding the lower left portion of the phone. Yet people continue to experience dropped calls because they insist on holding the lower left portion of the phone knowing that's what causes the dropped calls.
If you feel strongly against changing the way you normally hold your phone then return your phone (AT&T is waiving restocking fee by the way - I know coz a friend of mine didn't get charged for it), or get a case, or get another phone, or wait and hope Apple fixes the problem. If you choose to keep the phone then hold it correctly so your calls doesn't get dropped..
Exactly. It's a non-issue for the overwhelming majority of people.
That's not to say that there aren't a few truly defective iphones out there. Every device has some percentage that just don't work. If you have one of them, just exchange it.
If you bought the phone from AT&T and return it like I did, you WILL be charged a restocking fee.
Incorrect. There is no restocking fee for 30 days. If they try to charge you a restocking fee, talk to a manager.
Or, save Apple's press release stating that there will be no restocking fee and challenge the credit card charge.
There was nothing scientific about those tests. They are unreliable.
The funny thing is that CR says that, even with the 'problem', the iPhone 4 is the best smart phone on the market.
No, I bought the iPhone on a promise. Deliver on that promise, fanboi.
If we allow Apple to lie, and deliver defective products and allow a fanboi like you to give them an excuse; then every other company is free to do the same. I opt to hold EVERYBODY to the same level. Deliver what you promised, so why don't you STFU and spit Stevie's member out of your mouth.
The part you're completely ignoring is that for the overwhelming majority of people, the phone is great - as is. Most of the people who have a problem can get around that problem with a trivial change in how they use it.
Now, you may be so stubborn that you'd cut off your nose to spite your face. Any product has a few dissatisfied customers. The number for the iPhone is insignificant (spend some time at an Apple or AT&T store and see how many returns you see. If you're dissatisfied, just return it and buy something else. They're apparently never going to make you happy.
Of course, that assumes that you even own an iPhone. Given your posting history, it's far more likely that you've never bought one and never would, but you're simply doing what you're being paid by Google to do.
I have one of the iPhone 4s with antenna issues as well. But, how do you explain 5 total iPhones, in the exact same location, with 3 of them exhibiting the antenna issue problem, while the others seem to work fine and we can't reproduce the problem in those?
Well that is interesting. Unfortunately you are one of the few that has stated this in all the posts that I have read (granted I do not read all). Does anyone else have a similar experience?
Others have stated all ip4's would do it if in a similar location/situation etc. eg if they go into an apple store, all the ip4's would do it.
Would really like some independant verfication (one point does not a trend make) that its only 'certain' ph4's. I would hope Apple would be very interested in your situation.
It would also be nice to see 3GS and EVO etc in similar 'weak signal' situations (hard to do because of different cell systems). A lot testing could be done. $$ bet that Apple is doing their part. Unfortunately, it does take time to do it thoroughly. Then IF they re-design etc lot more time.
IMO - iphones in general don't work well in weak signal areas (ie why they call it weak signal), but there sure is alot of comments / antedotal test evidence its worse than 3GS- when touch on that seam.
Do you have a iPhone 4? If not, I suggest you STFU. .
Good advice. Now why not tell it to all of your fellow Apple-haters who are spewing FUD all over the planet over a device they don't even own?
Somehow, I'll choose to believe Apple. They have never let us down.
This is a hardware issue that won't be solved with software updates.
It's ok to believe whoever you want to believe, but surely there's a part of you that understands they only mentioned the software update as a way to make people like you feel better...
BTW, Apple lets you down in many ways, but given that you believe them on this issue, it's easy to see why you don't take notice of it.
Good advice. Now why not tell it to all of your fellow Apple-haters who are spewing FUD all over the planet over a device they don't even own?
So someone has to own an iphone4 to be able to comment on Apple's handling of the situation?
Talk about logic fail. That's like saying I have to own a Toyota to be outraged over their vehicles taking off and killing people.
All anyone who doesn't own an iphone4 can do is this: Have an opinion on Apple's behavior, and have an opinion on the severity of the issue based on polls of people who do own ip4s. They can't rationally comment on how bad the issue from a personal experience standpoint, but then again, I haven't seen anyone say something like "If I owned one, I bet the signal would drop in my room." Know what I mean?
So no, you don't need to own an iphone 4 to be able to have an opinion and comment on this matter.
People complaining about dropped calls and know it's caused by holding the lower left portion of the phone. Yet people continue to experience dropped calls because they insist on holding the lower left portion of the phone knowing that's what causes the dropped calls.
If you feel strongly against changing the way you normally hold your phone then return your phone (AT&T is waiving restocking fee by the way - I know coz a friend of mine didn't get charged for it), or get a case, or get another phone, or wait and hope Apple fixes the problem. If you choose to keep the phone then hold it correctly so your calls doesn't get dropped..
Exactly! Should you have to hold it a certain way? No. But in this case you do (no pun intended). If that's not acceptable to you then times a running out. Return it. If I were dropping calls and data I certainly wouldn't hesitate to do so (especially with the re-stocking fee waived). I wouldn't want to go through the hassle to do it and I would really want the iP4 but if it doesn't work what's the point of having it..... unless it's just to bitch about it.
... Others have stated all ip4's would do it if in a similar location/situation etc. eg if they go into an apple store, all the ip4's would do it. ...
If we assume the CR tests are correct, and since we know Apple insures that they have a strong signal in the stores, these results would point to one of 2 things:
1. They are not honest reports. For example, I've not been able to repeat this experiment in Apple stores, and, based on the CR and other tests, I ought not be able to since a 20dB signal drop would not cause signal loss in the store.
2. There is an issue, unrelated to the CR reported 20dB signal drop, that doesn't affect all phones, but only some, thus, phones in one store may be susceptible while others are not.
Well when your field testers have it in a case so it looks like the original 3G (see Gizmodo), their fingers never actually touched the antenna.
That being said, my iPhone 4 is doing pretty well. I haven't changed my holding pattern and it never drops. I've had more problems with the proximity sensor turning the screen on while it's against my ear causing erroneous input.
Yeah my wife is frequently annoyed by the proximity sensor problem. Unfortunately, she also has experienced dropped calls when out in the sticks. Hopefully most if not all of this will soon be addressed with a software update.
As to the issue of the antenna short problem... I still don't see why this is an issue? I bought a case for her iP4 the day I bought it and had it on the phone before I left the store. The simple fact of the matter is that there is no way I would consider not having some kind of protection on a $500 device that I carry around with me everywhere. My knee jerk reached is to tell people to just buy a case and problem solved. However, I think since this is indeed a design defect, Apple should provide the bumper cases free of charge (refund me my case price) or offer to apply some kind of coating to that area of the antennas.
So someone has to own an iphone4 to be able to comment on Apple's handling of the situation?
Talk about logic fail. That's like saying I have to own a Toyota to be outraged over their vehicles taking off and killing people.
Actually you would have to be killed by a Toyota before you can be outraged.
I, on the other hand, HAVE ZERO issues. Bring yours back, get a 3GS in the interim until 'whatever' issue you're having is resolved.
No way. That is too sensible!
The iPhone is an appliance - not some geek toy.
I'm sure the data is available to a proper technician, like Apple's Geniuses. There is no need for any end user to see Apple's data.
To me, it's not normal. It may not be the same with every phone, but I know that I've never owned a phone that didn't have some weird method of viewing internal data. For instance, on the phone I own now, if I dial ##768# or something like that, it will tell me a ton of information on the phone.
Seems like something that isn't a big deal, but why wouldn't you want it instead of not want it? It's a minor feature Apple decided the user didn't need.
Tell me why did the original cell phones use external antennas. Oh yes that's right to improve reception. And why did handset manufactures go with internal antennas, yes again to improve aesthetics. Apple has provided a design which meets both requirements performance and aesthetics but in the process may have overlooked the huge variation in human behavior. For example some people can't follow simple instructions like don't run red lights or keep your meaty palms off the antenna gap and therefore they believe the company owes them compensation. It has yet to be proven that the problem is actually the antenna design, it could just as likely be a problem in the receiver which occurs when you intentionally detune the antenna.
Ok, Noob ... the origional cell phones all had external antennas - yup they did. And those antennas had a RUBBER cover going the length of the antenna in the early phones, later phones used a carbon impregnated core with a plastic surround. The antenna NEVER served as the handle.
Apple opted to use the antenna as a handle, as it's impossible to hold the phone without touching the antenna. Apple could have opted for a poly clear-coat, or better yet, they could have applied an annodization layer to the exterior of the antenna. The annodization could be clear, or any color they could want to create. (Hint, poly and annodization can be an insulator).
However, this does not reduce the capacitive effect we humans introduce to the RF issue. Simply standing near an antenna changes the impedance of the system. Maybe you've noticed your radio works better, or worse if you touch the antenna, or simply tuning it to the station, then walking away changes the radio's ability to grab a channel. Cell phones are no different.
Your radio has a stainless steel telescoping antenna - but guess what? That antenna is specifically designed to NOT be a handle, and to NOT be held during normal use.
Your statement regarding re-tuning the receiver is flawed - I am unaware of a digitally tunable capacitor. Digitally controlled resistors, yup. But there just aren't digitally controlled energy storage media in a microchip format (inductors or capacitors). Thus, you 'tune' your receiver in hardware and use software filters to further re-fine the tuning - but if you detune the antenna system by adding a variable 10-40 pF (human) load - I don't see how Apple can overcome this in firmware.
Apple advertised, and Stevie stated that you can hold the iPhone anyway you want. ANY WAY means any way. Are we clear on that? Perhaps the stupidest statement that Jobs could have made - "You are holding it wrong". Utterly inane. We have photo's of the phone being held 'wrong' by Steve Jobs during his presentation, as well as their televised commercials. A wiser reply would be "We are aware of some issues, and are looking into them". No committment, no admission of fault, no timeline. It's better than calling your customers an idiot.
Actually you would have to be killed by a Toyota before you can be outraged.
good one lol
Somehow, I'll choose to believe Apple. They have never let us down.
Apple did not say this will resolve the dropped call issue that some experience when holding the phone "wrong." Please show where they did. It will simply provide a different calculation and display of signal strength. A call does not drop because the signal strength display tells it to.
And if you haven't noticed, Apple is quite a different company then they were a few years ago. And in some respects not in a good way. Unless, of course, you have fanboi blinders on.
This is a hardware issue that won't be solved with software updates.
It's ok to believe whoever you want to believe, but surely there's a part of you that understands they only mentioned the software update as a way to make people like you feel better...
BTW, Apple lets you down in many ways, but given that you believe them on this issue, it's easy to see why you don't take notice of it.
Ha! Spot on. Said much the same in different words.
Good advice. Now why not tell it to all of your fellow Apple-haters who are spewing FUD all over the planet over a device they don't even own?
If I knew Apple haters, I WOULD tell them the same thing. However, I am NOT an Apple hater. I admire Apple and think they are doing an amazing job on most everything they do. My next PC will be a Mac.
However, love them or hate them - they screwed the pooch on this one, and need to make things right. I love my Toyotas, I've owned a few - but guess what? When Toyota screws up, they do a re-call and fix the problem; that's part of the reason we love them. Find a problem, fix the problem. You don't see them ignoring them, or telling their customers that they are idiots who are 'driving them wrong'.
I do have reception issues with my new iPhone 4.
I am in Japan and cannot simply return the phone. I would have to break my contract, which would result in me not being able to ever get a cell phone in Japan again.
Also, I bought a slightly expensive pouch for the phone. If I get a bumper to address the antenna problem, the phone probably will not fit in the pouch anymore. And it is not clear that the bumpers really address the problem, anyway. I'll probably give it a shot, though.
I'll keep my iPhone. I'll even enjoy it. But I DO have reception problems here. I was an Apple fan, and I suppose I still am, just a little less enthusiastic. And I probably will not enthusiastically recommend the iPhone.
A bit of patience is probably required. Wait to see what Apple does... If the past is any indication there will be resolution that is equitable.