Apple Posts Webpage to Show Antenna Issues With Other Smartphones

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Posted July 16, 2010 at 3:00pm by iClarified

Apple has posted a new webpage to demonstrate how different grips cause attenuation on many popular smartphones.

The opposite of amplification, attenuation happens whenever a signal is obstructed. All antennas — including television, radio, GPS, and cellular antennas — can experience attenuation. And with most antennas, the density and composition of the human hand can cause attenuation to a greater degree than some other materials. On a mobile phone, signal loss typically occurs when your hand attenuates the most sensitive part of the antenna. In the photos and videos below, we demonstrate how different grips cause attenuation on many popular smartphones — including iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS

BlackBerry Bold 9700
In our tests, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 dropped from 5 bars to 1 bar when held in a way that attenuated the signal.

HTC Droid Eris
In our tests, the HTC Droid Eris dropped from 4 bars to 0 bars when held in a way that attenuated the signal.

Samsung Omnia II
In our tests, the Samsung Omnia II dropped from 4 bars to 1 bar when held in a way that attenuated the signal.

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Apple Posts Webpage to Show Antenna Issues With Other Smartphones

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Johnny H. - July 16, 2010 at 4:38pm

Apple Spin Doctors: Do not rationalize it. We (owners) could care less about other smartphone manufacturers. You are held to higher standards. It is pathetic, almost to the point of obsurdity, when an attempt is made to excuse a design flaw and/or defect. Today, the issue was addressed and a resolution plan was implemented.

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Lomisz - July 16, 2010 at 3:59pm

This is so low. Looks like apple are desperate!!

Emre SUMENGEN - July 16, 2010 at 3:17pm

Yeah, but where's the link (to that so-called website) ? :)))

Emre SUMENGEN - July 16, 2010 at 3:18pm

Sorry I got it now (missed it first time)

antoniolhunter - July 16, 2010 at 3:08pm

Of course it's on AT&T! Poor service, drop calls, and many other issues! What more can you expect?

Ritmjunk - July 16, 2010 at 3:10pm

roflol

iphone 4 user - July 16, 2010 at 3:13pm

wow, i just tried my sisters blackberry 8900 on tmobile, and it dropped bars! not drastically, but it did, it was at 4 bars, and when held in a certain way it dropped to 3 instantly, and sometimes 2 after 5 seconds, and when let go goes back up to 4 in about 5 seconds, tried it 5 times worked every time, still not as bad as 1 bar or no service tho

mgs911 - July 16, 2010 at 3:39pm

Actually no the HTC Droid Eris is on verizon!!