Apple iPhone 4 Casing To Solve Antenna Problems

Ever since the introduction of the iPhone 4, it has not been smooth sailing for Apple. Following a number of complaints relating the iPhone 4’s poor reception and antenna problems, Apple have been forced to start a casing program to prevent the problem.

The casing program started recently involves giving out free cases to Apple iPhone 4 users, who have purchased their phones before the 30th of September. Additionally, consumers who have already purchased the case can request a refund for their case.

Most of the free cases that will be offered to the customers would be from third party suppliers, as Apple CEO, Steve Jobs said that it would be very difficult for the company to make cases for nearly all of the 3 million iPhone’s sold up until now.

iPhone 4 users, who are experiencing the problems need to download an app from itunes and using that they can apply for the casing program. The case takes around 4-5 weeks for delivery and users can choose from eight different cases made by companies including Apple like Belkin, Incase, Spec and Griffin.

Apple’s case is just for those who want to just solve the antenna problem. This case will not offer protection against accidental drops. The ‘Snap case’ from Incase offers a hard-shell plastic case, which covers the entire phone offering good protection and also solving the problem. Belkin offers a see-through case, which is ultrathin. Griffin’s case features hardbacks offering tear resistance and also gives protection and finally Spec cases has textured rubber offering high levels of grip, thereby protecting the phone from slipping out of your hand.

However, Apple has also revealed that the casing is just a temporary solution for the problem and that they have not completely eliminated it.