Users report issues with iPhone 4 proximity sensor during calls

Some early adopters of the iPhone 4 say they have experienced poor performance from the handset's proximity sensor, which turns off the touchscreen when the device is held against one's ear during a call.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 101

iPhone 4 Review: 2 - the Phone & FaceTime

Apple's fourth generation iPhone is still exclusively tied to AT&T in the US, but now packs new 3.5G network support, enabling dramatically faster uploads, and FaceTime, a new video calling feature that isn't dependent upon the carrier's network quality or seamless coverage to work.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 92

Components of 16GB iPhone 4 estimated to cost Apple $188

A breakdown of the components that make up Apple's iPhone 4 has found that the most expensive item in the device is its high-resolution Retina Display, with an estimated price of $28.50.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 23

Apple announces iPhone 4 sold 1.7 million in first three days

Apple on Monday announced that it sold more than 1.7 million units of the iPhone 4 in its first three days of availability, marking the strongest sales debut for an iPhone yet.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 140

Death Grip hysteria may end Monday with iOS 4.01

Reception issues observed by new iPhone 4 owners, derided as the "Death Grip" by bloggers, appears to actually be a software issue that an iOS update is expected to resolve early next week.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 613

'Worst case' in iPhone reception issue: Apple gives away bumpers

Despite well publicized reports of iPhone 4 reception issues, one analyst said he sees Apple, in the "worst case," discounting or giving away protective bumpers with little financial impact on the company.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 171

Apple offers toll-free number to try out FaceTime on iPhone 4

Looking to test out FaceTime on your new iPhone 4 but don't know anyone else with the latest handset? Apple has provided a toll-free number for users to call and video chat with a company representative.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 51

Apple's recurring revenue stream: 77% of iPhone 4 sales were upgrades

With more than three-quarters of first-day iPhone 4 purchasers upgrading from a previous iPhone, Apple has successfully built a recurring revenue stream in which most users will upgrade every one to two years.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 33

Apple says any mobile phone has reception issues when held wrong

Responding to growing concerns that holding the iPhone 4 in the left hand results in poorer signal performance for some, Apple has said that all cell phones experience a similar issue.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 444

iPhone 4 HSUPA support speeds 3G uploads by 10x

In addition to its oddly secret 512MB of RAM, iPhone 4 also packs another important feature Steve Jobs gave only brief mention of during his introductory keynote at WWDC: support for High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA).

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 53

iPhone 4 launch could sell 1.5 million, FaceTime seen as key driver

The iPhone 4 launch is expected to far exceed last year's debut of the iPhone 3GS, as Apple could see as much as 1.5 million units sold, with users said to be most excited about the addition of FaceTime.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 56

iPhone 4 screen yellowing could be a temporary problem from assembly

New iPhone 4 devices plagued with a yellow discoloration of the screen could be the result of a temporary problem that will alleviate itself in a matter of days.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 54

iPad, iPhone 4 supply issues expected to continue for Apple

Demand for both the iPhone 4 and iPad has constrained the availability of supplies from Apple's overseas partners, suggesting shortages could continue for some time.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 17

Some iPhone 4 launch units lose signal when held with left hand

Some users have experienced poor signal and dropped calls when holding Apple's new iPhone 4 in their left hand, which makes their palm cover a seam that separates the device's two perimeter radio antennas.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 445

Apple debuts iPhone 4 to sprawling lines, lengthy waits

Across the globe, Apple launched the iPhone 4 in five countries Thursday, generating long lines and unparalleled buzz, as only an Apple product launch can do.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 82

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