The Apple iPhone 4 Bumper was released by Apple in June 2010 as a protective cover for the iPhone 4. It covers the metal band around the perimeter of the iPhone while leaving the back surface visible.
History[]
The iPhone 4 had a highly publicized issue in which the antenna configuration could lead to reduced signal reception if the user held the phone in a particular manner. On July 16, 2010, Apple began offering such customers a free bumper to insulate the antenna during use.[1][2] The bumpers were withdrawn from sale to be redirected to customers for some time. Future iPhone 4 and 4S models featured a modified antenna configuration to address this issue.[3]
References[]
- ↑ iPhone 4 Case Program, Apple Inc. Archived 2010-08-07]
- ↑ Apple’s Town Hall: A look back by Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett, Six Colors. 2016-03-20.
- ↑ Pics of the new antenna, WiFi sharing prefs on Verizon iPhone by Jacqui Cheng, Ars Technica. 2011-01-11.
External links[]
- Apple iPhone 4 Bumper at Apple (archived 2010-07-22, 2010-06-18)
