iPhone 3G Problems Could Be From Flawed Chipset
August 13th, 2008
Apple’s iPhone 3G reception issues could be more than a network problem — or even a firmware problem. The issue could run as deep as the hardware, which could cause the handset maker millions in product repairs or replacements.iPhone 3G users have been complaining about dropped calls, abrupt network switches, poor reception and service interruptions.
One financial analyst recalls similar complaints with 3G phones launched in Europe five years ago and speculates that the culprit could be the chipset inside the iPhone 3G. The new handset runs on an Infineon 3G chipset.
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1. yardsaleskier | August 29th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Hi,
You may be pleased to know that I probably am now on Apple’s watchlist.
A thread that I started on Apple’s discussion forum that had a 1-line summary of a CNet article gets pulled. (see below)
I can imagine that Apple’s discussion forum moderators are royally P.O.’d at being told to become “Thought Police”.
‘gotta love George Orwell. (roftl)
Oh well, so much for a little chuckle…. TGIF!!! and have a safe, fun Labor Day weekend.
Dave
PS: I have the same post in this thread on AT&T’s wireless forum under the alias: V.B.
http://forums.wireless.att.com/cng/board/message?board.id=apple&thread.id=55632
I wonder how long it will last there.
—–Original Message—–
From: communityhosts@apple.com [mailto:communityhosts@apple.com]
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 8:47 AM
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx
Subject: Apple Discussions, Post Removed by Host
Dear Xxxx Xxxxxxxx (yardsaleskier),
Apple removed your post on Apple Discussions titled “Your iPhone 3G needs to have firmware 2.0.2 installed – according to… ” because it contained the following:
Speculation or Rumors
Off-topic or Non-Technical Posts
We are including a copy of your post at the end of this email for your reference.
These forums are intended for technical questions that can be answered by the community. We want everyone to be able to contribute to our forums and have their issues addressed. We feel that we have a very strong community and that it is an excellent resource for users to get assistance. We encourage you to continue using the Apple Discussion Forums while abiding by our terms of use. The terms of use, which also includes helpful information about using Apple Discussions, is located here:
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If you would like to send feedback to Apple about a product, please use the appropriate selection here:
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As part of submitting feedback, please read the Unsolicited Idea Submission Policy linked to the feedback page.
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Apple Discussions Staff
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A copy of your message for reference:
this article:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10028026-37.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0
It basically says that the 3G issues will persist until all 3G iPhones have firmware 2.0.2 installed.
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