Signal issues? You're holding the phone wrong.

retird. AMEN.

Your post is on the money. Make this right Apple!

If you have the reception problem it looks like Apple is doing what they should be doing - finding a fix.

I just got off the phone with Apple Tech Support. I called and was transferred to a senior specialst who tried some troubleshooting, none of which alleviated my problem, and then gave me a case number for my reception issue. He told me that Apple engineers were working hard on a fix and that he would personally call me back when it is decided upon. He said it would most like be a software update but he couldn't be 100% sure.

Be patient, there are bugs with all new tech toys. Apple did not tell me to "just deal with it" or hold the phone a different way, they said they would handle it and find a solution. It's only day 2 guys.

If you have this issue I would call Apple and get it officially on the record so you can get a resolution when it becomes available.

Cheers!

yep it's true also withe my 3g happens the same problem, try without the cover i think that it's the new software

This whole situation is rampant incompetence by Apple followed by a complete slap in the face to their most loyal (repeat MOST LOYAL) customers.

My wife is already exploring her options for returning her phone, and I am strongly considering the same. Depressing, annoying, frustrating, infuriating.

I went to the doctor and told him that my arm hurts when I swing my arm at a 90 degree angle from my body. He said, "Don't swing your arm!"
Duh! Come on Apple wake up. I'm not buying your new Iphone.

I read David Pogues NY Times article about this earlier and he said he couldn't see a software update solving a problem that seems "baked into the design of the phone".

I have tried replicating this problem time and time again. I have NEVER been able to get it to drop bars. Not once. I do not think it is a problem with all phones. I have a coiple friends who have not had the problem either. I am not sure what the discrepancy could be but again I have no problems with any reception even when trying to bridge both "gaps" What gives?

It's that Old Doctor Joke!
I went to the doctor and told him that my arm hurts when I swing my arm at a 90 degree angle from my body. He said, "Don't swing your arm!"
Duh! Come on Apple, wake up. I'm not buying your new IPhone.

The only problem I had with signal issues was due to the cellular carrier, the two phones I got work great I even held it wrong and still had a signal. But like I said my carrier has dead spots where I know i'm going to lose the signal no matter how I hold it or even when i'm not.

Well, I'm in the same boat, I can't believe that Apple let this happen. I always hold the phone with my left hand and use my right to make my picks with. This is not good.

PROBLEM SOLVED! I called 800-676-2775 RMA line for apple, i am sending it back. No way am i paying $300+ tax on this.....

Good job. You gonna be right back in line next week after the new firmware comes out on Mon or Tues? Amazing. Ppl have no patience.

I have the 3GS and it's all updated and it's not losing any bars. So, I don't believe it would be a software issue.

I fixed my problem by getting a Ifrogz case (Luxe Velvet soft finish). Best Buy for less $30.00. Very style case. No more signal issues.

im 85% positive that its the software updated my 3g and 3gs to OS 4 and the reception goes down when i hold the bottem