So Apple hosted a press conference today to discuss the iPhone 4 antenna issues. We believe all of you might have heard about this and atleast some of you might have followed the live coverages. Just in case if you missed this, dont worry. Apple has just posted the Keynote here and you may watch it whenever you get time. Do note, the video there is only the first half hour and the Q&A is not in it.
Here is the gist. Jobs came out after a funny antenna song video and said they arent perfect, and then went on to show a BlackBerry Bold, a Droid Eris and a Samsung Omnia II dropping bars the very same way. Apple says only 0.55% of iPhone 4 buyers have called AppleCare about reception, and returns at AT&T are at 1.7% against 6% for the 3GS. Over 3 million units sold in 22 days.
Now the good part. Every iPhone 4 buyer gets a free case, and if you already bought a Bumper you get your money back. You apply on Apple’s site from late next week and the offer runs till September 30th. Still not happy ?? Return the phone undamaged within 30 days and you get a full refund, no restocking fee. Go watch it and tell us what you think in the comments.
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