Proximity sensor Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

White iPhone proximity sensor, death grip tested on video

by Mike Schramm (Apr 27th, 2011)

You don't have to watch the two videos after the break if you don't want to -- we'll just tell you that Italy's iSpazio blog tested the white iPhone's proximity sensor and "death grip" antenna seam issue, and that, surprise, they're both fine. The proximity sensor seems to work a little better ...

Dear Aunt TUAW: Why would an iPad have a proximity sensor?

by Erica Sadun (Jan 19th, 2011)

Dear Aunt TUAW, I've been hearing rumors that the next generation iPad might include a proximity sensor. Now call me dim, but I just don't get it. Proximity sensor? What the fudge? Are we supposed to be holding our iPads to our ears while we chat over Skype VoIP? Has Apple never heard of the ...

Sound the klaxons: iOS 4.1 now available for download

by Michael Rose (Sep 8th, 2010)

As announced last week, the new version of the firmware should fix some deeply annoying issues (if you've inadvertently muted or hung up a call with your earlobe, raise your hand). It also adds Game Center, HDR photos, high-def video uploading, TV show rentals and dramatic improvements to the lot of ...

Apple offers free case as iPhone 4 fix

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Jul 16th, 2010)

Steve Jobs just announced today that the company will issue a free case to every iPhone 4 purchased through September 30. If you've already purchased a bumper case for your iPhone 4, you are entitled to a refund. You can apply for the free case through Apple's web site starting late next week. ...

Join us tomorrow: Apple's iPhone 4 Press Conference

by Erica Sadun (Jul 15th, 2010)

Apple Press Event Please join us tomorrow at 10AM Pacific (1PM Eastern) for a live TUAW blogging event as Apple addresses the press over its controversial iPhone 4 device. CEO Steve Jobs is expected to lead the event. The question on everyone's mind is, of course, will Apple be holding the ...

iPhone network settings take 2. Will it fix the proximity sensor bug?

by Mel Martin (Jul 7th, 2010)

We were surprised and gratified at how many of our readers were able to improve iPhone 4 reception (or at least there were more bars) by resetting network settings. Now it appears people are using the same technique to fix the sometimes buggy proximity sensor that is supposed to turn the screen ...

Proximity sensor woes caused by reflective ear canal

by Aron Trimble (Jul 6th, 2010)

Following the recent release of iPhone 4 several of you reported an issue with the proximity sensor running amok during your calls. Our poll results were dead even with 50.1% of readers seeing issues and 49.9% having no problems. At the time I considered myself in the all-clear category, but ...