iPhone Firmware 2.0.2 fails to fix reception issues.

Looks like the iPhone firmware 2.0.2 is has reportedly not fixed the iPhone 3G reception issues that are so widespread. I can confirm from my own usage that this is definitely the case. I'm still dropping calls left and right.

If it wasn't scratched already, I think I'd be taking my iPhone 3G back to the Apple store tomorrow for a refund.

iPhone 3G reception problems fixed in new Firmware 2.0.2?

iPhone firmware 2.0.2 software has been released. Could we be getting close to seeing a resolution of the ongoing iPhone reception issues?

Engadget is already reporting the new firmware has fixed the 3G issues, but they aren't providing how they tested or verified the fix.

Although there has been no admission by Apple or its broadband chip suppliers that any such issues exist with the 3G technology included in the new iPhone, a report by Nomura analyst Richard Windsor earlier this week set off a chain reaction of media reports filled with speculation on the matter.

For instance, a report by Sweden's engineering magazine Ny Teknik, covered by the Associated Press last night, cited 'unnamed experts' as saying the 'most likely cause' was a defective adjustments between the iPhone 3G's antenna and an amplifier that captures very weak signals from the antenna.

Peter Burrows at Business indicates that a software fix is definitely on the way. "Two sources say Apple will likely issue a software update by the end of September—if not by the end of this month—to resolve the issues," Burrows wrote. "Apple and Infineon are currently testing the fix, which will be included in a broader update of the iPhone's software."

We can only hope this is the fix, otherwise we'll be waiting for iPhone Firmware 2.1.

Infineon chips could be to blame for iPhone 3G woes

I've been doing more research today on the iPhone dropped call and data issue I've been having since upgrading my original iPhone.

Looks like the Infineon Chip that Apple used is being blamed for causing problems in 2-3% of iPhone traffic. Now, I'm not sure if that means 2-3% of iPhones, or 2-3% of calls. I know for a fact that I drop several calls everyday, whereas before I dropped none.

It seems that the Infineon Chip is not properly sensing the 3G signal strength, and is causing major handoff issues between 3G and Edge. I hope Apple can fix this in software, but I would imagine that a hardware fix would be a better solution.