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Jul
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This Week In Appleland
Filed Under Apple News, Apple Updates, iPhone
What a week it’s been (follow the links for details). New iMacs, MacPro’s, a new 27″ Cinema Display, a new Magic TrackPad offering, a strange Apple battery charger product and of course, the Canadian release of the iPhone 4! Whew! Given the recent drama of Antennagate and the poo pooing of the iPhone’s reception issues it’s interesting to note two recent thumbs up reviews (caveat: the Aussie recommendations make specific mention of and suggestions to use an approved ‘bumper’ case) from Australia and Norway’s largest newspaper. The Norwegian review actually states that it feels the antenna issue is a US specific problem as it’s testing did not find the same issues:
The paper suggested poor mobile networks may be the cause of the US reports of iPhone 4 antenna problems. It cited Amobil, a Norwegian mobile phone news site, as having ‘tested the iPhone 4 thoroughly, without finding any evidence that it is improperly constructed. All modern mobile phones have integrated antennas, and it is normal that they are affected by how the phone is held,’ VG said.
I’ve suspected this for a while as many people report awful cellular reception when visiting major US cities. Canadian carriers announced their data plans with Rogers/Fido and Bell both offering iPad 3G data plan sharing for an extra monthly fee. Of all the new products Apple released this week the one that caught my attention wasn’t the fancy new machines or even the Magic TrackPad (as cool as that may be). It was actually the new battery charger. This is a great add-on for most users as all Desktop Macs (sans the MacMini) come with the battery-powered bluetooth mouse and keyboard. The charger comes with 6 rechargeable batteries and an intelligent charging unit – a nice environmental touch and weird and unexpected new addition to the lineup.
I’m not sure I will be running out to get the new iPhone 4 just yet – partly because I think I want a white model this time and their release is delayed due to manufacturing issues – and partly because I don’t really need a new phone. My nephew will be getting his tomorrow so I fear subscribers to this blog will be subjected to another un-boxing video as he is keen to keep this new tradition alive (and it’s fun). Perhaps after I see his new shiny device my desire level will rise and the risk of succumbing to it’s purchase will overcome me. We’ll see.
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