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iPhone Software 1.0.2 update significantly boosts Wi-Fi reception, say owners
Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 09:44 AM EDT

"iPhone owners are reporting that the latest software update for their smart device has significantly boosted its wireless reception," Gregg Keizer reports for Computerworld.

"Although Apple Inc. only said Version 1.0.2 included unspecified 'bug fixes,' owners on several popular message forums, including those on the MacRumors site, have come forward with claims that the iPhone now connects to wireless access points once written off as out of range," Keizer reports.

"'My Wi-Fi reception is definitely better,' a user identified as schulzmc said yesterday... 'Wifi reception and connection is much improved,' seconded snowboarder on the same thread yesterday," Keizer reports.

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Aug 23, 07 - 09:48 am Comment from: loopy_nj

My WiFi is much better now too, and I don't even own an iPhone!

Aug 23, 07 - 09:54 am Comment from: MadMac

and Leon is getting laaaaaarger!

Aug 23, 07 - 09:57 am Comment from: me too

It improved the WiFi reception on my MacBook AND on my Palm PDA.

I am thinking that maybe it is actually improving the WiFi transmitting and receiving power on all the wireless routers, not the iPhone itself.

Aug 23, 07 - 10:02 am Comment from: Twisted Mac Freak

My red snapper is picking up Radio Moscow from 1952 and it doesn't itch or feel swollen any more. Is that significant?

Aug 23, 07 - 10:11 am Comment from: SJR

I have noticed absolutely no Wi-Fi reception difference at all between 1.0.1 and 1.0.2, it appears to merely be a placebo effect here. Restarting the device (forced by the update) likely accounts for any minor differences that these individuals noticed.

What 1.0.2 actually did fix however was the white balance issue many were having with the built-in camera. Side by side comparisons of photos taken before and after the update are dramatically improved.

Aug 23, 07 - 10:12 am Comment from: BustingTheSkullsOfIdiots

Just reading about this makes me feel schnappier. Thanks, Apple!

Aug 23, 07 - 10:15 am Comment from: TowerTone

My Dell laptop seems snappier!

Aug 23, 07 - 10:16 am Comment from: TowerTone

Ooops, sorry. Make that "crappier".

Aug 23, 07 - 10:17 am Comment from: x

My MacBook Pro's Safari is snappier.

Aug 23, 07 - 10:29 am Comment from: MacGeek Pro

My Apple //e is snappier in fact Oregon Trail is smokin!

Aug 23, 07 - 10:35 am Comment from: Petersen

I was snappier once.

Once.

Aug 23, 07 - 10:39 am Comment from: ChrissyOne

@ MadMac

Johnny, what can you make out of this?

This? Why, I can make a hat or a brooch or a pterodactyl...

Aug 23, 07 - 10:48 am Comment from: ChrissyOne

@ TT

My Linksys router is WAPpier.

Aug 23, 07 - 10:49 am Comment from: Woody

@MadMac & ChrissyOne. Please send me $2.00 for my cleaning bill for spewed beverage. Yeah, I know, but Airplane quotes, especialy "hat...brooch...pterdactyl" make me laugh.

And, taking MacGeek Pro's cue, I'll be diggin my old //e out of the storage building to test the iPhone 1.0.2 update for teh snappy. I wonder if it helps the IIgs, too?!

Aug 23, 07 - 11:05 am Comment from: ChrissyOne

I guess I picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue.

Aug 23, 07 - 11:07 am Comment from: Ted Striker

Wi-Fi reception's getting weak . . .

"I've got to concentrate... concentrate... concentrate... Hello?... hello... hello... Echo... echo... echo... Pinch hitting for Pedro Borbon... Manny Mota... Mota... Mota... "

Aug 23, 07 - 11:11 am Comment from: January 24, 1984

"And don't call me Shirley."

Aug 23, 07 - 11:12 am Comment from: B

my keyboard has been typing much faster after this release, also noticed it to be a bit more scratch resistant after upgrading to 1.0.2.

Aug 23, 07 - 11:22 am Comment from: WOW

since updating my zune with the new update I have had better success syncing it with my itunes.

Aug 23, 07 - 11:35 am Comment from: Darkness

@B...

That's strange, because I was going to say that my keyboard has gotten a lot slower. It's really noticeable and somewhat annoying.

Aug 23, 07 - 11:37 am Comment from: Johnny Yardrocks

Since the update, my vah-jay-jay has topped itching.

Aug 23, 07 - 11:38 am Comment from: shen

first the earth cooled, then the dinosaurs came but they got too big and fat and died out and turned to oil, and then the arabs came....

Aug 23, 07 - 11:54 am Comment from: Heh

This forum is definitely snappier today.

Aug 23, 07 - 11:55 am Comment from: June Cleaver

I speak jive.

Aug 23, 07 - 11:55 am Comment from: Eric

I'd say the reception is better. I was setting up a co-worker's iBook (he got used for $300), and he had a full signal showing on his Airport, and my iPhone had about 1/2 signal. Now, the same spot, the iPhone is getting full signal now.

Aug 23, 07 - 12:40 pm Comment from: gman

My dad says you don't work hard enough on defense.

Aug 23, 07 - 12:44 pm Comment from: drbyers

unpossible...

Aug 23, 07 - 01:28 pm Comment from: theloniousMac

Oh noes.... my iPhone just crashed and demanded that I restore all the software and start from the beginning, instead of allowing me to decide on the update.

Why?

Because I was so bold as to add a ringtone to my $600 piece of crap.

More and more disappointed everyday.

MDN Secret Word?

"police" as in the freaking Apple Police are starting to make Redmond look like a bunch of innovative hippies.

Aug 23, 07 - 01:44 pm Comment from: Jack Kirkpatrick

@ Hacker's who modded their iPhones:

Shana... They BOUGHT their tickets, they KNEW what they were getting into... I say...

LET 'EM CRASH!

-- Jack Kirkpatrick

Aug 23, 07 - 01:49 pm Comment from: Artsez

I had this pain at the back of my knees for quite some time. I don't know how I got it but it's been bugging me for awhile. I had to stop the treadmill at the gym and all other running/joggin activities. Leisurely strolls were difficult if not impossible. My doctor said it was a form of vascular disease and my legs, both, may need to be amputated just above the knee. It's really strange, after the iPhone update, the pain seems to have disappeared! Running and jogging are enjoyable again. Thanks Apple, for that wonderful update. It's changed my life!

Aug 23, 07 - 01:55 pm Comment from: pogger

Placebo effect in full force here.

Aug 23, 07 - 01:57 pm Comment from: ChrissyOne

@ theloniousMac

So... you hacked your phone and now it wants to be reset. This surprises you because... ?
I agree that the ringtone options are pretty sparse on the iPhone, but... considering the closed nature of the iPhone software, which we've never had any illusions about, wouldn't you expect hacks to be cleaned up like this?
I'm not saying it's right - but it doesn't particularly surprise me at all.

Aug 23, 07 - 02:04 pm Comment from: Captain Oveur

I'm finally getting great reception now inside my cell in a Turkish prison! And even better I'm seeing fewer artifacts on the Video portion when watching "Sparticus"!

Aug 23, 07 - 02:05 pm Comment from: MacGeek Pro

An Apple llgs with an iPhone update 1.0.2 is like an Apple Lisa on NOS. smile The fsck'n baby will be screaming!

Aug 23, 07 - 02:06 pm Comment from: MacGeek Pro

@ChrissyOne

Gimme the dam glue! *sniffs*

Aug 23, 07 - 02:18 pm Comment from: Limp Daddy

My Long John has been nothing but a Limp Bizkit. I can't even get my wanker to rise and shine, Even Viagra was just not doing the trick.. Had so many women laugh at my peter til I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. The iPhone Update 1.0.2 really knocked the the compettition right out of the water! I'm now going at it 8 hours straight! the women can't keep up with me! I even won the contest for the fastest fsck in my local barnyard! I outdid a wee willy rabbit by a mile! Thanks Apple! You saved my life! smile

Aug 23, 07 - 02:29 pm Comment from: Crabapple

Why! Oh Why!! Wi Fi?

Damn those little blue boxed question marks!!!

Aug 23, 07 - 02:43 pm Comment from: mattshu

The Addams Family theme song is now snappier.

Thanks you Apple!!!!!!!!

Aug 23, 07 - 02:55 pm Comment from: ChrissyOne

Limp Daddy, do you like movies about gladiators?

Aug 23, 07 - 03:48 pm Comment from: NSFY

" . . . do you like movies about gladiators?"

Why? Been hurt?

tongue wink

Aug 23, 07 - 04:08 pm Comment from: ChrissyOne

My wounds are spartan.

Aug 23, 07 - 04:20 pm Comment from: Limp Daddy

hmm.. why do you ask? smile

Aug 23, 07 - 04:24 pm Comment from: MacGeek Pro

@ChrissyOne

You're right, we picked the wrong day to sniff glue. :p

Aug 23, 07 - 06:00 pm Comment from: dG

My PET's tape drive seems snappier now too after 1.0.2!

Aug 23, 07 - 07:17 pm Comment from: LorD 1776

I sure hope anyone thinking about switching to a Mac doesn't read these comments. They'll assume only dimwitted imbeciles use them.

Aug 23, 07 - 08:03 pm Comment from: barnacle999

@LorD 1776

Exactly. What is this, Open Mic Night at MDN? Will you people be here all week? Please, let's here about another random thing that's snappier ... I'll just be over here eating glass.

Aug 23, 07 - 09:51 pm Comment from: yomomma

@ barnacle999

Your mom is definitely snappier now.

Take another bite of the glass for me.

Aug 24, 07 - 08:43 am Comment from: Dude

"I just want tell you good luck, we're all counting on you"

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