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iPhone 3G will have 3G fix with September software update
iPhone 3G will have 3G fix with September software update
There have been many reports as of late that show a serious problem with the iPhone 3G's reception. For starters, as many as 3% of users do not get 3G reception at all, or very poorly at best. The likely cause has been pinpointed to the Infineon chipset. But now it looks as though we definitely will be seeing a fix to the issue come September. And as suspected, the fix will come in the form ...
iPhone 3G Connectivity Affecting 2% of Customers? Software Fix Soon?
macrumors.com — One MacRumors reader claims to have received a response from Steve Jobs after emailing in a complaint... about the current iPhone 3G connectivity issues that have been widely reported. According to the email response which is addressed f... (more) iPhone 3G Connectivity Affecting 2% of Customers? ...
Apple iPhone: iPhone 3G news, iPhone reviews, and new iPhone videos
cnet.com — Full review: Apple iPhone 3G The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and... sharper performance. The iTunes Apps Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. We still have a few gripes, but the iPhone 3G a ... (more) Apple iPhone: iPhone 3G news, iPhone reviews, and new ...
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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iPhoneBuzz Week in Review - Week 33 2008
Top iPhone News — ... for the reception problems, even though Infineon denies their chipsets are to blame . [image] But it wasn’t all bad news this week. In fact, several applications hit the App Store, to bring greater functionality to the iPhone. For instance, a web-based app of ...

iPhoneBuzz Week in Review - Week 33 2008
Top iPhone News — ... for the reception problems, even though Infineon denies their chipsets are to blame . [image] But it wasn’t all bad news this week. In fact, several applications hit the App Store, to bring greater functionality to the iPhone. For instance, a web-based app of ...

iPhone 3G connection problems affect 2% of users; Steve Jobs responds (maybe)
Top iPhone News — So Steve Jobs is responding personally to user complaints now? That’s what appears to be going on, at least. According to a MacRumors reader, Steve Jobs personally responded to their email in regards to the connection issues the iPhone 3G has been widely reported to have. [image] The email read: We are working on some bugs which affect around 2% of the iPhones shipped, and hope to have a software update soon. Steve Pretty weird, but Jobs has been known to respond to emails personally on occasion. So what does this 2% figure mean? According to estimated sales figures so far, ...

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