Apple: iPhone News and Discussion Thread
08-29-2010, 07:48 PM
#5081
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08-29-2010, 10:19 PM
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So I've had my iPhone for a few weeks now.
Left the charging cable at my office on Friday. So from Friday night until tonight I'm only down to ~50% charge.
If it was my Touch Pro2 the battery would have died before Saturday morning. Nice job Apple.
Left the charging cable at my office on Friday. So from Friday night until tonight I'm only down to ~50% charge.
If it was my Touch Pro2 the battery would have died before Saturday morning. Nice job Apple.
08-29-2010, 10:36 PM
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yea i could probably do that too if i didnt really use it all that much.
having said that, ive killed my iPhone 4 battery in ~3-4 hours :thumbsdow
having said that, ive killed my iPhone 4 battery in ~3-4 hours :thumbsdow
08-30-2010, 07:33 AM
#5084
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Aw man I hoped iPhone 4 batteries would be great. I ordered a bunch of charging cables off this one guy on ebay and they all work great. $1.50 each instead of the ridiculous $19 per at the Apple Store. Only problem is that my 2yr old loves chewing on them.
Speaking of Angry Birds, Rovio who makes the game tweeted that there's a pending App Store update with more levels.
Speaking of Angry Birds, Rovio who makes the game tweeted that there's a pending App Store update with more levels.
08-30-2010, 12:19 PM
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:jesalous:
where are you selling it? I mean like, ebay, CL, etc.
where are you selling it? I mean like, ebay, CL, etc.
08-30-2010, 12:35 PM
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caveman?
08-30-2010, 12:39 PM
#5090
Sanest Florida Man
Great news Guys! Remember when Steve Jobs got on stage and said that they'd have the proximity sensor issue fixed by the next iOS update?
well now it's being reported that it isn't going to happen in iOS 4.1! Awesome!
http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2010/08...l-not-patched/
I guess I'll be sticking with my JB'd 4.0.1 cause what other reason was there to upgrade to 4.1 than to fix the proximity sensor?
well now it's being reported that it isn't going to happen in iOS 4.1! Awesome!
The launch of the iPhone 4 came with quite a few issues; first and most importantly were the antenna issues experienced when holding the device but users also complained of a proximity sensor glitch that would result in the hanging up of calls or mysterious button presses that would mute or invite another person into the call.
When Steve Jobs took to the stage to address the signal issues, he also said that Apple would work on a fix for the proximity sensor glitch, releasing it when they launched the next major iOS 4 upgrade.
With iOS 4.1 in its final beta testing stages and about to be released to the world, it appears the fix will not be forthcoming when it rolls out to users.
Apple Australia spokeswoman Fiona Martin has acknowledged that the company has yet to fix the proximity sensor issue, something that will have iPhone 4 users up in arms when they download the update, only to find the problems are still apparent.
Apple’s September 1st event will likely focus on the company’s new media initiatives, we wonder if this issue will be addressed or swept under the carpet?
When Steve Jobs took to the stage to address the signal issues, he also said that Apple would work on a fix for the proximity sensor glitch, releasing it when they launched the next major iOS 4 upgrade.
With iOS 4.1 in its final beta testing stages and about to be released to the world, it appears the fix will not be forthcoming when it rolls out to users.
Apple Australia spokeswoman Fiona Martin has acknowledged that the company has yet to fix the proximity sensor issue, something that will have iPhone 4 users up in arms when they download the update, only to find the problems are still apparent.
Apple’s September 1st event will likely focus on the company’s new media initiatives, we wonder if this issue will be addressed or swept under the carpet?
I guess I'll be sticking with my JB'd 4.0.1 cause what other reason was there to upgrade to 4.1 than to fix the proximity sensor?
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08-30-2010, 02:47 PM
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Gah on Proximity Sensor, back to speaker phone I go...
08-30-2010, 03:34 PM
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I sold my 3GS for $320 
08-30-2010, 05:20 PM
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is the proximity sensor really a software issue? my phone is on 4.0.1 as well and ive never had an issue with it.
i think its a screw up in hardware quality control and they dont want to admit it yet.
i think its a screw up in hardware quality control and they dont want to admit it yet.
08-30-2010, 05:40 PM
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08-30-2010, 05:47 PM
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IMO I think it's software. Because if it was hardware it would likely happen all the time on my phone.
It only happens rarely on my phone. I think I only experienced it once so far.
It only happens rarely on my phone. I think I only experienced it once so far.
08-30-2010, 05:50 PM
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Happens EVERY time I put my face to the screen, although lately it seems to activate Face Time, which I suppose is better then Mute.
08-30-2010, 10:23 PM
#5101
The fact that it glitches randomly would make it seem like a loose connection type of thing, and it causes random issues.
If it was a corrupt file, it would b consistent, right?
08-31-2010, 02:28 AM
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Sanest Florida Man
If it was software, wouldn't all iPhones be affected? I have never had a single problem, whether it was 4.0 when I bought the phone or after I update to 401.
The fact that it glitches randomly would make it seem like a loose connection type of thing, and it causes random issues.
If it was a corrupt file, it would b consistent, right?
The fact that it glitches randomly would make it seem like a loose connection type of thing, and it causes random issues.
If it was a corrupt file, it would b consistent, right?
08-31-2010, 12:08 PM
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09-01-2010, 11:56 AM
#5106
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Iphones are worth more in the used market than they are in the new because you don't get locked into a 2 year contract.
People are selling Iphone 4's in my area for $700-900.
People are selling Iphone 4's in my area for $700-900.
09-01-2010, 11:58 AM
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^^good to hear.
Ill most likely sell mine after they issue the "fixed" 4, late September.
Ill most likely sell mine after they issue the "fixed" 4, late September.
09-01-2010, 12:11 PM
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1:08
iOS 4.1 being introduced today.
1:08
Bug fixes: Proximity sensor, Bluetooth, iPhone 3G
1:09
Adding: High Dynamic Range Photos. HD Video upload over WiFi. TV Show rentals. Game Center
iOS 4.1 being introduced today.
1:08
Bug fixes: Proximity sensor, Bluetooth, iPhone 3G
1:09
Adding: High Dynamic Range Photos. HD Video upload over WiFi. TV Show rentals. Game Center
09-01-2010, 12:25 PM
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09-01-2010, 12:39 PM
#5113
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people would be screaming for a refund/exchange... apple knows they dont want that problem on their hands..
the white phones/ newer phones wont have any different hardware than the current ones, if they did.. apple is in for some deep shit with customers.
09-01-2010, 12:45 PM
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Woops.. missed / forgot about that little "rumor" word in the Gizmodo article I read. hope they do something tho. but I guess its more likely itll happen with the next iteration..
http://gizmodo.com/5626570/rumor-new...+%28Gizmodo%29
http://gizmodo.com/5626570/rumor-new...+%28Gizmodo%29
09-01-2010, 01:29 PM
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i dont doubt that apple is capable of doing it, it would just be really stupid on their part.
the lawsuits would be endless.. not to mention the screaming customers in the store demanding the new phones.
the lawsuits would be endless.. not to mention the screaming customers in the store demanding the new phones.
09-01-2010, 01:35 PM
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I don't doubt that you didn't doubt that Apple could do it. 
09-01-2010, 02:03 PM
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So, I got a free iPhone 4 the other day.
Gave it to my wife.
Bought a HTC Desire instead.
Gave it to my wife.
Bought a HTC Desire instead.
09-01-2010, 02:08 PM
#5120
Sanest Florida Man
What they haven't fixed the antenna issue yet!? I could've sworn that people were reporting that their iPhone 4's that they bought a few weeks after launch didn't have the issue, remember Cochese?
I told you those people were full of shit
I told you those people were full of shit