The next generation iPhone is out.  In Europe there are all kinds of complaints.

The iPhone 4′s sides are covered in a metal all the way around.  If you cradle the phone in your hand to speak in a natural manner, the strength of the signal plummets, and the call drops.  Apple’s solution, avoid holding the phone in such a way to cause it to do that….   WHAT???

What a way to treat consumers who were first in line to drop hundreds of dollars (euros) for Apple’s latest creation.  Apple’s strength is not just branding, but the people.  They have a strong following; much like a religion.  Don’t burn those who bring you rising stocks.

In the US, AT&T is the only iPhone provider, and they already can’t handle all the iPhones on their grid.  In NY you can’t even purchase an iPhone anymore.  Imagine the issues the next gen phone will bring.

We should all get used to this fact about technology:  We’ll get the latest and greatest, and be expected to accept short comings that just weren’t in the budget to correct.