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WTF? iPhone OS 3.1.3 kills 3G?

It comes to something when a software update kills a core feature of the iPhone for some people. But for many users the recent 3.1.3 update has done just that. Discussion forums are rife with talk that the update has killed 3G reception. Yes 3G reception. On the iPhone 3G / 3GS.  You could probably describe that as a core feature.

I myself had this problem and this was only fixed (for now at least) by getting a new SIM card for the phone. The network provider concerned noted that many people were having the same problem and 3.1.3 was to blame.

As usual we hear nothing from Apple, and probably won't until the next software update arrives to fix this. Or maybe not. Either way this is not a good week to be screwing up with a certain software company launching its new mobile platform.

Three new iPhone adverts focus on 3G speed and enterprise features

Apple has posted three new iPhone ads on its web site that focus on the speed increase that 3G provides, as well as highlighting its use in the enterprise. Email and calendaring as well as the management of contacts feature prominently. This is all the more interesting in view of the continued scarcity of the iPhone and ongoing problems Apple is experiencing with its MobileMe service, which provides push email for those outside of the enterprise environment. No mention of it in the ads...