Definitely something wrong with phone reception!

I saw Steve Job's video about the comparison of the reception with other phones, but after having my iPhone 4 since about 2 weeks now, I really notice a big difference with my previous 3g iPhone.
- So many times a call drops even when I hold my phone with 2 fingers only, not covering the antenna.
- Even when the phone lays on the table, someone who tries to call me can't because on the other phone, my iphone is "dead/closed".
- Also still, while calling, the speaker switches on all the time because I probably touch the icon with my cheek. Those things never happened with the 3G phone.
I hope it's only a matter of updating the firmware...

Same problem here. My wife and I both have new iPhone 4s, having upgraded from the iPhone 3G. With the 3G my reception at home was OK - never had a dropout, usually around 3 bars with latest iOS. With the iPhone 4 I get dropouts depending on where I am in the house.
I thought the "clever" antenna design would improve my reception if I could avoid the death grip. Not so! Same deal with my wifes iPhone 4 dropping out as well.
It can't be a coincidence that 2 iPhone 3g s work well, and 2 iPhone 4s don't. Unlikely that both iPhone 4s are faulty - ie must be a design stuff up.
Hope you're right about the firmware - cos I don't think we'll see a hardware fix.

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