Articles Tagged ‘Antennagate’
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Antennagate Lawsuit Now Paying Out: iPhone 4 Owners Receive Settlement Checks
BY Joe White on Tue April 23rd, 2013
Settlement checks of $15 have started reaching qualifying iPhone 4 owners, following the conclusion of the "antennagate" class action lawsuit.
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Apple Awarded Patent For 'Antennagate' Design
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Tue September 18th, 2012
The U.S. has awarded Apple the patent for the "Antennagate" design that came with the iPhone 4.
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Updated: Apple To Jazz-Up Line Of iPhone Bumpers With Red Addition
BY Joe White on Tue August 14th, 2012
Apple launches new (PRODUCT) RED iPhone bumper.
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As Part Of Antennagate Settlement, iPhone 4 Buyers To Be Given $15 Or Bumper Case
BY Aldrin Calimlim on Sat February 18th, 2012
As part of the Antennagate settlement, customers who purchased the iPhone 4 can choose between a $15 check or a free bumper case.
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It’s True, The iPhone 4S Eliminates The Death Grip
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Fri October 14th, 2011
Last year, Apple’s PR machine went into overdrive when it had to deal with the iPhone 4 “death grip,” later known as “Antennagate." Today, we’re happy to report this issue has apparently been resolved for good, at least on the iPhone 4S.
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Apple Set To Discontinue Its Controversial Line Of Bumper Cases
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Fri September 16th, 2011
Long criticized for being too expensive, Apple’s line of Bumper cases for the iPhone 5 will likely be discontinued ahead of the iPhone 5 launch. This news, which isn't surprising seems to close the book on one of Apple's most controversial products, according to 9 To 5 Mac.
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iPad 2 "Antennagate" Proving A Nuisance To Select Few
BY Andy Faust III on Tue May 24th, 2011
Some iPad 2s are exhibiting antenna problems, but design is probably not to be blamed this time around.
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Death Grip Signal Attenuation Still A Reality With The Verizon iPhone
BY Alexander Vaughn on Wed February 09th, 2011
Apple was very clear when the story about the iPhone 4's abnormally sensitive antenna came out this summer; it's an industry-wide problem, which can't be fixed.
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Report: Apple Now Worried About "Glassgate"
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Thu October 07th, 2010
Apple might have another iPhone 4 problem on its hands. According to one report, welcome to "Glassgate." Read more...
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Antennagate Is History - Apple Brings Free Case Program To An End
BY Joe White on Sat September 11th, 2010
Apple's Case Program is set to end on September 30. Current iPhone 4 owners can still order a case through the program's iPhone app up until this date. Prospective iPhone owners can rest assured in the knowledge that free bumpers will still be available past September 30. All you'll have to do is speak with an AppleCare representative. Read on to find out more...
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iOS 4.1 Brings Field Test Mode Back To The iPhone
BY Joe White on Thu September 09th, 2010
iOS 4.1 brings Field Test mode back to our iPhone handsets. Read on to find out how you can activate it...
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New iPhone 4 Tomorrow, With Revised Antenna Design?
BY Joe White on Tue August 31st, 2010
Could tomorrow's special event herald the release of a new iPhone 4? Read on to find out more...
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iOS 4.1 Won't Fix The Proximity Sensor Issue?
BY Joe White on Mon August 30th, 2010
If you've encountered the iPhone 4 proximity issue, then we've got some bad news: According to a recent report, an Apple spokesperson has stated that iOS 4.1 will not fix the problem. Read on to find out more...
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Maker Of CDMA Chips Looking For iPhone Developer
BY Scott Grizzle on Fri August 27th, 2010
Qualcomm, a leading manufacturer of CDMA radio chips like those used in Verizon's Android offerings, is now looking for an iPhone developer.
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93% Of Owners Like Their iPhone 4 - Why That Could Be Bad
BY Scott Grizzle on Sun August 08th, 2010
While almost every company on the planet would go nuts if they had a customer satisfaction rating anywhere near 93%, it's actually the sign of an issue for Apple. New satisfaction statistics are out, and some of the numbers may be quite surprising.
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Apple's SVP Of Devices Hardware Engineering Canned Over Antennagate?
BY Alexander Vaughn on Sat August 07th, 2010
Officially, as far as Apple is concerned, there is no such thing as Antennagate. It might not be quite the same story internally. Indeed, The New York Times reports that Mark Papermaster, Apple's SVP of devices hardware engineering, is no longer part of the Apple family. A fact Apple has now confirmed to be true.
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Rival Smartphone Videos Disappear From Apple's Antenna Page
BY Joe White on Sun August 01st, 2010
Apple has just modified its antenna page, removing the demo videos that had upset so many rival companies. Read on to find out more...
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Motorola Jumps On The Apple-Biting Bandwagon
BY Joe White on Thu July 29th, 2010
Motorola has taken another bite out of the Apple with a recently published full page ad, which directly attacks the iPhone 4, and Apple's Case Program. Read to find out what the RAZR-toting fools had to say.
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Apple Case Program: Some Cases Now Shipping!
BY Joe White on Sun July 25th, 2010
If you've ordered a free case through Apple's Case Program, be sure to keep an eye on your inbox - you might just find an email stating your delivery date is quite a bit earlier than expected!
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College Humor's Apple Press Conference
BY Scott Grizzle on Sun July 25th, 2010
Many have said that Steve Jobs was far too arrogant when discussing reception issues at the recent Apple press conference. Now, the folks at College Humor have come up with their own version of the conference which takes arrogance to the next level.
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