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iPhone 3G reception issues update
While the iPhone 3G scores highly on usability and general lust-factor, there have been numerous cases where users have reported less than stellar signal and general reception problems. We spoke to an AT&T spokesperson this morning, who told us the following:“Customer experience on iPhone 3G or any device can vary based on a number of factors including proximity to the cell site, buildings, ...
Apple, AT&T mum on iPhone 3G issues
news.cnet.com — Note: CNET News' Tom Krazit and Marguerite Reardon co-wrote this article. After his third iPhone 3G continued to cut him off in the middle of his conversations, Ryan Shaw had seen enough. "The phone was a disappointment from the standpoint that ... (more) Apple, AT&T mum on iPhone 3G issues
What's Wrong With the 3G in iPhone 3G? | Gadget Lab from Wired.com
What's Wrong With the 3G in iPhone 3G? | Gadget Lab from Wired.com
blog.wired.com — In an e-mail interview, David Nowicki, vice president of product development at femtocell developer Airvana, laid the blame at the network's feet. He pointed out that AT&T's 3G network is new and will take several years to optimize, which is normal -- ... (more) What's Wrong With the 3G in iPhone 3G? | Gadget Lab from ...
iPhone OS 2.0.2 Released; Fails to Fix 3G Reception Issues; App Problems
iphoneatlas.com — Apple has released iPhone OS 2.0.2 with its obligatory but unhelpful release notes indicating only “bug fixes.” Unfortunately, a resolution to widespread, frustrating 3G reception issues is not among those fixes. In fact, some users ... (more) iPhone OS 2.0.2 Released; Fails to Fix 3G Reception ...
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iPhone 3G chipset to blame for reception problems, claims analyst
iPhone Buzz — ... It's the second comment on the iPhone 3G's reception today, after US carrier AT&T spoke to our network site SlashGear today about the criticism their network has faced.  Stopping short of taking blame for the handset's 3G shortcomings, the suggestion seemed to be that a firmware update would be the most likely fix for any signal problems: ...

iPhone 3G chipset to blame for reception problems, claims analyst
Top iPhone News — ... analyst Richard Windsor.  In a research note released today, Windsor pointed the blame at Infineon as presumed 3G chipset supplier and suggested that their “immature” protocol software was key to the Apple cellphone’s woes:“We believe that these issues are typical of an immature chipset and radio protocol stack where we are almost certain Infineon is the 3G supplier” Richard Windsor, analyst, Nomura Securities [image] It’s the second comment on the iPhone 3G’s reception today, after US carrier AT&T spoke to our network site SlashGear today about the criticism their network ...

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