Apple will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone to alleviate the so-called “death grip” problem: Holding the phone with a bare hand can muffle the wireless signal. Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs announced the giveaway at a news conference Friday. Those who have already bought the iPhone 4 and new buyers through Sept. 30 will be eligible to receive the case gratis. People who already purchased the $29 “Bumper” cases will be refunded. At the news conference Jobs declared, “We’re not perfect,” and he apologized to those who don’t like the phone. He says refunds are available, even for those with long-term AT&T contracts. But he says the problem isn’t widespread, and that less than 2% have returned the device. Consumer Reports refused to recommend the phone and called on Apple to compensate buyers.
Apple solves “antennagate” with free cases for iPhone 4 users
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