IPhone 4 Camera Excessive Color Fringe / Distortion

Hello everybody,
the following is a topic that I move with me since quite some time, but maybe someone can help solving it.
My iPhone (4) camera has extreme color fringing problems. As you can see in the following pictures, it occurs mainly on gradients.
I don't expect that camera type to have a similar behaviour as good DSLRs, but is this here normal?
The following image was taken in normal daylight.
How can I remove it? My software is always on the newest level, and the lens itself hasn't any scratches etc.
Is this a case for Apple tech support?
Best regards,
S.

You can't attach photos here, only link to them elsewhere.
Regarding the camera, I have to ask because others have made the mistake...have you removed the protective film from the back of the phone yet?
With the white hazy shots, it's extremely important to make sure the lens is grease free so wipe it with a soft cloth and try again. You'll be surprised how much difference it can make.
Especially important when a light source such as the Sun or a window is just out of shot (flare)
As far as the yellowing goes, all digital cameras (even several thousand pound DSLRs have trouble using auto white balance in tungsten lighting. I bought an app called "Almost DSLR and it clearly shows the WB being adjusted right down, to a point where it can't be adjusted any more. At this point the photo appears yellow (too high a colour temperature)
With a bit of luck it will be fixed in a firmware update, but in daylight and halogen etc, the colours SHOULD be excellent, along with sharpness and contrast.
Like I say, give it a little clean and try again.

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