When the Verizon iPhone 4 appeared with its slightly redesigned antenna, there were reports this would cure the antenna problems that plagued the GSM iPhone 4, however iLounge have discovered that this isn’t the case, at least with their test phone. Sure enough, in their video we can see the CDMA device drop two bars from

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Verizon iPhone Won’t Be Curing iPhone 4 Antenna Problems?

Same Problems, Different Network: Verizon iPhone 4 Suffers From The Death Grip AND Death Hugh [video] Post from: FSMdotCOM As seen in this Verizon iPhone 4 antenna attenuation video, the CDMA iPhone 4 can still lose substantial cellular signal strength when held in the prior “death grip” position, as well as Wi-Fi signal when held in a different position, in each case noticeably slowing or completely stalling the reception of data. The problem with Wi-Fi reception appears when the device is held snugly in landscape orientation with two hands, a position common when playing games or using the widescreen keyboard, which is being referred to as the “death hug.” It should be noted that although early Apple-sanctioned reviews of the Verizon iPhone 4 claimed that the antenna problems had been fixed in the CDMA model, the same reviewers failed to notice the antenna problems in their original coverage of the GSM model. Once again, use of a protective case appears to fix the antenna issue, and antenuation may not be noticeable in areas with stronger signal strength. PS: ‘death hugh’? oh c’mon, who is really holding the iPhone like that anyway? [ via iLounge]

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Same Problems, Different Network: Verizon iPhone 4 Suffers From The Death Grip AND Death Hugh [video]

After a hastily removed video showing a similar design, we now have some static images of what’s being called the iPhone 5’s antenna band and chassis.  The picture shows the current antenna band alongside a revised model with added segment breaks, presumably ending the ‘death grip’ syndrome. Of course, it’s impossible to judge the authenticity of

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Revised iPhone 4 Antenna Band Images Could Cure Reception Woes

That’s it then, the iPhone 4 free case program initiated by Apple following the outcry regarding signal attenuation has ended.

The plans laid out during Apple’s press conference held this time last week have begun to fall into place today, with the launch of an app to help iPhone 4 users claim their free case.

The humble sticky plaster was often all that was needed to make a grazed knee feel a thousand times better when we were five, so perhaps the iPhone 4 needs something similar to cure its woes.

Following Apple’s press conference today, we now know that iPhone 4 users suffering with reception issues will be able to apply for a free case or get a refund by taking the phone back to the network. Steve Jobs’ presentation was interesting and provided a lot of data with the express intention of playing down the

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We posted yesterday about a possible software fix for the iPhone 4’s reception problem, which still hasn’t been seen or further discussed by Apple.