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As much as I'd love to never hear the word "Antenna" again for the rest of my life, an interesting review of the iPhone 4 (that seems to be corroborated by several other reviews) states that the iPhone 4 isn't having antenna problems outside of the US.

The smoke has cleared since Apple's July 16th press conference to address issues with the iPhone 4's antenna which is proven to have problems when the item is held the wrong way... but what comes next? Apple has since offered both a free case to anyone who owns an iPhone 4 as well as a full refund if they still aren't happy... and so it might seem as if the matter is closed, but The Mac Observer has some thoughts about what the next chapter for Apple could be.

After weeks of either silence or bumbling, confusing statements, Apple finally stood up and dealt with the iPhone 4 issues today in a press conference at the Apple campus in Cupertino.  In doing so, he sheds some lights on Apple's data, observations, plans and intentions. Ready to reconcile with the media and almost (but not quite) contrite, Jobs laid out Apple's cards.

The arrival of a point release - beta, no less - isn't usually news, except in this case iOS 4.1 may herald the end to Apple's headache associated with the beleaguered iPhone 4 antenna problems which have dogged it since its release. According to Apple, the problem with the antenna is due to a software issue and the incorrect of bars indicating signal strength. As the entire world rolled its eyes and said "Yeah, sure", we still take some hope that Apple is true to their word and the 4.0.1 update puts things right.

It what must feel like something akin to a kick in the nards for Apple, Consumer Report does not recommend the iPhone 4. Consumer Report, known for being an unbiased and fair source of information on consumer products, feels that the reception problems associated with the iPhone 4's touchy antenna means it fails to get full marks.

After much hullabaloo and controversy (not to mention class legal action) about Apple's iPhone 4 and its problematic signal strength, Apple has finally spoken up with a response, released today in the form of a letter for all iPhone 4 owners. The issue of iPhone 4's troubles with signal strength has plagued Apple since its release day (despite 1.7m iPhone 4's being sold), and in this letter they explain both the source of the receptivity issues as well as discussing their plan for what they intend to do... and it might surprise you to find out where they place the blame.

No-one ever accused Steve Jobs of being "Mister Friendly" and, given his responses to the recent issues arising around the iPhone 4 reception (to which he responds "avoid holding it that way"). If you want to make a villain look like a hero, however, the best way to do that is to be a bigger jacknozzle than the guy you're trying to vilify.

The crazy with iPhone 4 just doesn't seem to end, and we've got a whole bunch of links to related stories.  

While the iPhone is a monstrously successful gaming platform, you might be surprised to learn how few people have dipped a toe and played all there is to play. Apple won't stand for that, by gosh, and has published a little list of great games you simply have to play (note: this link opens in iTunes). You'll find popular games in the list like The Secret of Monkey Island, Fieldrunners and The Impossible Game... but also lesser-known gems like Pix n' Love Rush, iBlast Moki and Minigore.

If you've got an iPhone 4, you're probably wondering how it'll perform as far as gaming goes (don't lie; yes you are). Our indefatigable friends at iGame Radio have a little something about the new Wünderfone and what to expect from the gaming experience. With better battery life, improved CPU and a gorgeous little screen, you'd think it'd be smooth sailing all the way. You know what? You're mostly right.