en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2835424 Comments by jhall527 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/29/apple-starts-paying-out-15-to-iphone-4-antennagate-sufferers#IDComment327169386 I'm sorry, but it has absolutely nothing to do with the strength of the signal. It is a reproducible issue. It's not as big of a deal as the media and consumer reports made it out to be but that doesn't make it any less of a real problem. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:32:28 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/29/apple-starts-paying-out-15-to-iphone-4-antennagate-sufferers#IDComment327169386 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/26/wired-also-tests-heat-of-new-ipad-finds-it-middle-of-tablet-road#IDComment325638138 I completely disagree with the tweet cited in the article. If you want to compare the temperature of each of the tablets, you need to compare them under as similar conditions as possible. That means running the same app on all the tablets. Yeah, you can max out the iPad and see what the temperature is but then what would you compare it to? The temperature of the iPad pushed to its limits may be the hotter than other tablets but the iPad at its limits can do things most other tablets can't even approach. So then you would be comparing the temperature of an iPad running a graphics intensive game that uses online multiplayer with 4G to a Kindle Fire which shutters at the site of Angry Birds. Of course the iPad will bet hotter. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:44:02 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/26/wired-also-tests-heat-of-new-ipad-finds-it-middle-of-tablet-road#IDComment325638138 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/26/wired-also-tests-heat-of-new-ipad-finds-it-middle-of-tablet-road#IDComment325111418 Since each tablet would max out at different points due to differing specs, the comparison wouldn't be any good. However all current tablets, running a current game provides a fair comparison. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:53:26 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/26/wired-also-tests-heat-of-new-ipad-finds-it-middle-of-tablet-road#IDComment325111418 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/20/stop-heatgate-before-it-begins-consumer-reports-is-investigating-new-ipad-heat-issues#IDComment321117282 If, with as little skin contact as my fingertip, I can drop the reception of my phone from full bars to zero, how is this not a problem? Not to mention the fact that point of interest on the phone rests in the palm of the hand of anyone holding their phone with their left hand. Not everyone using an iPhone 4 has to experience it for it to be a problem. Apple shipped enough phones that were having the issue to both place a video on their website trying to justify the problem which wouldn't have been proof of anything if they hadn't followed it with the release of a redesigned antenna that no longer exhibits the issue. It was most certainly blown way out of proportion but the problem most certainly exists. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:42:10 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/20/stop-heatgate-before-it-begins-consumer-reports-is-investigating-new-ipad-heat-issues#IDComment321117282 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/20/stop-heatgate-before-it-begins-consumer-reports-is-investigating-new-ipad-heat-issues#IDComment320776576 I know you and many people around here maintain that the problem doesn't exist but I believe that to be patently false. I have refrained from addressing this issue around here but I have been able to replicate the problem on every single iPhone 4 I have come into contact with. Does that prove it's a problem with every phone? No. However, it does happen and that is a problem. Based on that fact, would I still recommend the phone? Absolutely. I, in no way, agree with Consumer Reports in that regard. The issue doesn't hinder the use of the phone to such an extent that I would say I wouldn't recommend it but it is an issue. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:56:28 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/20/stop-heatgate-before-it-begins-consumer-reports-is-investigating-new-ipad-heat-issues#IDComment320776576 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/01/att-changes-its-throttling-techniques-3gb-for-hspa-iphone-5gb-for-lte-gets-you-on-the-naughty-list#IDComment305988310 They don't care if you use wifi or 3G because they force you to pay for 3G either way. Fri, 2 Mar 2012 04:41:48 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/01/att-changes-its-throttling-techniques-3gb-for-hspa-iphone-5gb-for-lte-gets-you-on-the-naughty-list#IDComment305988310 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/01/att-changes-its-throttling-techniques-3gb-for-hspa-iphone-5gb-for-lte-gets-you-on-the-naughty-list#IDComment305873564 The reason we only pay $200 for an iPhone is because the carrier subsidizes the retail price and that is paid for overtime by being forced to get a data plan so, sadly, it is very unlikely this will happen. Fri, 2 Mar 2012 01:04:28 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/01/att-changes-its-throttling-techniques-3gb-for-hspa-iphone-5gb-for-lte-gets-you-on-the-naughty-list#IDComment305873564 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/01/att-changes-its-throttling-techniques-3gb-for-hspa-iphone-5gb-for-lte-gets-you-on-the-naughty-list#IDComment305673823 Wasn't the throttling only occurring in high network volume areas? If so, they now have a license to throttle anyone who uses over 3G even if you aren't in one of these high network traffic areas. Thu, 1 Mar 2012 19:36:14 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/01/att-changes-its-throttling-techniques-3gb-for-hspa-iphone-5gb-for-lte-gets-you-on-the-naughty-list#IDComment305673823 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/29/place-your-bets-on-ipad-3-specs#IDComment304865799 I wonder who wins on the off chance there is a high resolution display that isn't called a 'Retina Display'. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:58:00 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/29/place-your-bets-on-ipad-3-specs#IDComment304865799 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/28/sprinttv-comes-to-iphone-bringing-abc-cbs-nbc-espn-disney-mtv-and-comedy-central-with-it#IDComment304791707 AT&T and Verizon both have apps that provide carrier specific services as well. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:09:21 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/28/sprinttv-comes-to-iphone-bringing-abc-cbs-nbc-espn-disney-mtv-and-comedy-central-with-it#IDComment304791707 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/28/sprinttv-comes-to-iphone-bringing-abc-cbs-nbc-espn-disney-mtv-and-comedy-central-with-it#IDComment304251529 If Sprint can do it with a smartphone app, why can't Apple do it with the Apple TV? Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:59:10 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/28/sprinttv-comes-to-iphone-bringing-abc-cbs-nbc-espn-disney-mtv-and-comedy-central-with-it#IDComment304251529 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/27/apple-threatens-to-pull-evi-due-to-similarities-with-siri-but-what-about-competition/#IDComment303094528 I am not a developer but I can imagine that would be frustrating. I am not disagreeing with your other post at all, I was simply commenting on the fact that since Apple has reserved that power for themselves, it is surprising that they didn't invoke it in the first place. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:19:20 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/27/apple-threatens-to-pull-evi-due-to-similarities-with-siri-but-what-about-competition/#IDComment303094528 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/27/motorola-takes-jab-at-apple-with-android-voice-actions-vs-siri-comparison/#IDComment303090539 Yes, this is true, but Apple still advertises the crap out of Siri and uses it as the primary selling point for the iPhone 4S, whether they throw "beta" at the end or not. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:13:56 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/27/motorola-takes-jab-at-apple-with-android-voice-actions-vs-siri-comparison/#IDComment303090539 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/27/apple-threatens-to-pull-evi-due-to-similarities-with-siri-but-what-about-competition/#IDComment303030292 Not necessarily. However, Apple does reserve the right to reject those apps should it choose too. I am just surprised that in this case, when the app in question is the primary selling point of the new devices, that Apple didn't invoke its power. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:46:44 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/27/apple-threatens-to-pull-evi-due-to-similarities-with-siri-but-what-about-competition/#IDComment303030292 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/27/apple-threatens-to-pull-evi-due-to-similarities-with-siri-but-what-about-competition/#IDComment302962354 The app store guidelines stipulate that any apps that are "confusingly similar" to an existing Apple product will be rejected and that "apps that look similar to apps bundled on the iPhone" will be rejected. Considering Siri is the primary selling point for the iPhone 4S and these guidelines I can't believe it even made it to the app store in the first place. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:11:27 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/27/apple-threatens-to-pull-evi-due-to-similarities-with-siri-but-what-about-competition/#IDComment302962354 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/27/pressure-mounts-to-deliver-inexpensive-iphone-as-apple-stagnates-in-countries-without-carrier-subsidies/#IDComment302845480 R&D maybe? Plus the iPhone typically gets the new tech first like updated chips and such. Not trying to justify it, just trying to reason through i Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:29:10 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/27/pressure-mounts-to-deliver-inexpensive-iphone-as-apple-stagnates-in-countries-without-carrier-subsidies/#IDComment302845480 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/20/ihelicopter-maker-launches-iphone-controlled-stunt-car-racer/#IDComment297341116 Your completely irrelevant and pointless post doesn't bother me, people like you are all over the internet and it's like background noise. However, considering I (twin brothers with down syndrome) and many others have "retarded" members of in their family, your comment was very offensive. Try not to be such a goddamn troglodyte you insensitive prick. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:15:35 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/20/ihelicopter-maker-launches-iphone-controlled-stunt-car-racer/#IDComment297341116 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/16/mountain-lion-isnt-a-walled-garden-yet-but-it-has-a-gatekeeper#IDComment294084706 I remember when the Mac App Store was just being rumored and people were so concerned that Apple was going to no longer allow 3rd party software unless it came through the App Store. From the standpoint of a developer forced to give Apple 30%, yeah that would suck, but for me personally, I would be thrilled to get all of my software from the Mac App Store. Updates are all in the same place, it remembers your purchases so you never have to worry about losing a CD, ect. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:40:52 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/16/mountain-lion-isnt-a-walled-garden-yet-but-it-has-a-gatekeeper#IDComment294084706 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/16/here-apples-demo-video-for-mountain-lion/#IDComment294009541 There aren't that many new features so of course they are going to expand on each little one as much as they can. Apple tends to glorify every new feature, regardless of how simple it may seem. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:38:02 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/02/16/here-apples-demo-video-for-mountain-lion/#IDComment294009541 http://9to5mac.com/2012/01/24/verizon-admits-that-the-majority-of-the-smartphones-it-sold-last-quarter-were-3g-iphones#IDComment273183242 Probably because the majority of smartphones it sold were iPhones. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:23:19 +0000 http://9to5mac.com/2012/01/24/verizon-admits-that-the-majority-of-the-smartphones-it-sold-last-quarter-were-3g-iphones#IDComment273183242