Reports show that the Apple app for the free bumpers is ready for download. To be eligible for the free Apple bumper, iPhone 4 users must use the app to log into the Apple iTunes store and select the special offer. Each account may only avail of the offer once –allowing Apple to control the distribution of the free bumpers and ensure that every owner gets a piece.
For iPhone 4 owners who have already bought an iPhone Bumper earlier (prior to the emergency conference where the announcement was made) refunds are available. Since the bumper is exclusively available on the online store, purchasers will be given an instant refund on their credit cards.
As convoluted as some of Apple’s explanations and schemes may be, they are actually pulling off the giveaway pretty smoothly. Many would even argue that the use of a special application is a stroke of genius that would allow Apple to closely monitor which user has gotten the bumper and who has not.
Still, the problem still exists. Even if Apple gives out free bumpers, owners will still be left with a phone that has a malfunctioning antenna. Since the problem is a hardware issue, it is unlikely that Apple would ever be able to instate a proper repair program for all existing users, let alone a recall that would actually fix the solution.
In the end, not all users are happy with the iPhone 4, with the antenna issue and lack of proper support from Apple, many are considering a switch to other mobile handsets instead. Samsung has taken the initiative to seek out disgruntled iPhone 4 owners who speak about their iPhone problems on Twitter, and are offering free Galaxy S Android devices to get users to switch. So far, the public has given a very positive reaction to Samsung, not only are free offers always welcome, but the i9000 Galaxy S is also a very impressive phone as well.
Ever wonder what the creator of the original mobile phone has to say about modern day smart phones? Well, Martin Cooper happens to be an Android fan. At least for now. The 81 year old mobile phone inventor has expressed his belief that Google Android smart phones are just as capable, if not more so, than an Apple iPhone. The inventor has also mentioned that the iPhone is more suited for younger consumers, which explains why he gave his unit to his grandson.
This is definitely great news for other Android fans out there. Even if this does not determine how well the Samsung Galaxy S or the HTC Desire will fare against the iPhone 4 in terms of sales, it still is quite interesting to note that even the man we have to thank for inventing the first handset is behind the Android OS all the way.
Mr. Cooper has been known to express how he thinks a lot of today’s mobile devices have too many features. And this may mean that other, more essential attributes, are neglected. Considering his vision for mobile phone use, he must be referring to the dependability of a mobile device when it comes to its call features.
Sad to say, Apple’s reception problem is its biggest Achilles heel. Smart consumers know that the issue is hardly fixable through a software update, because it can be attributed to poor design. At any rate, the father of mobile phones has been using an Android device for a few months now and is quite happy with it. That does not mean that he will use it forever though, he is always checking new developments of modern day mobile phones.
Mr. Cooper keeps a number of mobile devices and actively participates in testing upcoming handsets too. Currently, he is testing a Vertu for a company in Europe.
It seems that Amazon is giving a pretty good offer for many Android smart phone fans. This new Samsung handset comes fully equipped with all the great features one would expect from a high end Android smart phone with a few little impressive extras that makes this handset a good alternative to more established Android handsets such as Google’s own Nexus One and the HTC Desire.
One thing all the above Android devices have in common (as well as with the XPERIA X10) is that they represent the new generation of Android smart phones –running on 1GHz CPUs. The move from the older, slower processors to the new 1GHz standard is just the start, according to reports Qualcomm has just come out with a new Snapdragon CPU that will be clocked at over 1GHz. Of course, the upcoming 2.2 Froyo update will be bringing Flash so a fast processor will certainly big a deal for Android devices.
Anyway, back to the Galaxy S, this smart phone will also have a 5 mega pixel camera. This is perfect for taking high quality images as well as for shooting HD video as well. The phone’s 4 inch capacitive touch screen makes use of the super AMOLED display technology that was recently unveiled by Samsung. In terms of other specs, the Galaxy S is pretty well packed; it has 512MB of RAM, up to 16 GB or internal memory, support for Bluetooth, micro SD and even has DivX and XviD video support.
As expected, the device will be using the TouchWiz user interface on top of the Android OS. Samsung has also brought in support for the Social Hub as well as tools such as the Smart Life and ThinkFree applications.
The 8GB version of the device is available for a very good bargain of 500 Euros on Amazon.
