Signal strength Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Case study: Griping about signal quality can produce results

by Steven Sande (Sep 9th, 2010)

For most iPhone owners, it seems like AT&T is deaf to our complaints about signal quality. It appears, however, that griping loudly and repeatedly to the company does have an effect. I live in the suburbs south of Denver and my signal quality is pretty good. However, whenever my wife and I ...

iOS 4.0.1 update: As expected, my iPhone 4 still can't place phone calls

by Erica Sadun (Jul 15th, 2010)

I upgraded my iPhone 4 to iOS 4.0.1 and, big surprise (not), it still can't make phone calls if I'm holding the thing in my left hand using the kung fu grip of doom (i.e. the normal way I hold a phone). And, unsurprisingly, my 3GS still can make phone calls with the same grip in the same location. ...

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 ...

iOS 4.0.1 Software Update is available for download

by Steven Sande (Jul 15th, 2010)

The update works with iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4. To install, simply sync your iPhone to iTunes and click the Update button on the Summary tab for your device. The download took about 7 minutes on my broadband connection, with further time required for the installation. TUAW will be posting further ...

TUAW presents: iPhone 3GS 'death grip' video, 3GS / 4 reception comparison

by Steven Sande (Jul 7th, 2010)

TUAW fans who watched Erica Sadun's proprietary "Strength" app in action yesterday saw proof that there is a degradation in signal quality on the iPhone 4 when it is handheld. The so-called iPhone 4 "death grip," which consists of cradling the phone in your left hand to manipulate the screen with ...

TUAW Brain Trust: iPhone 4 phone calls

by Erica Sadun (Jun 29th, 2010)

I have been having problems making calls on my iPhone 4. Whether at home or on the road, my signal strength is simply awful. The only place that I seem to get five bars is the Apple Store itself. I visited the Genius Bar there tonight after Mike urged me to report my signal issues. So, I did. I ...