Apple Acknowledges iPhone 4 Reception Issues, Says Don't Hold It Like That
Here's Apple's response to the now officially-acknowledged iPhone 4 antenna reception problems.
They told Engadget, and our own reader Jason:
Gripping any mobile phone will result in some attenuation of its antenna performance, with certain places being worse than others depending on the placement of the antennas. This is a fact of life for every wireless phone. If you ever experience this on your iPhone 4, avoid gripping it in the lower left corner in a way that covers both sides of the black strip in the metal band, or simply use one of many available cases.
The company's suggested fix? Move your hand position, or get a case which covers that part of the phone, thus breaking contact.