@abates25: I think they did as right as they could while still maintaining some dignity and providing the lowest-cost method possible. That doesn't mean they really justifiably did right. And in no way is a case a solution. It's a band-aid.

@contact.lawrence: It's not so cut & dry. A lot of people have invested time and money in the itunes ecosystem and app store, etc. I think the main issue, though, is that for a lot of people the device is great for everything except this one issue and so it becomes a tougher choice to give up something you have…

@kylecpcs: I agree with this. Especially your second to last paragraph about the number of and kind of people who called in and who didn't call in. But I don't agree that their solution was acceptable, per this comment:

@djdorifto: It seems that this may just be a manufacturing mistake or accident since Apple did not acknowledge any kind of silent recall or anything today. Or do you think your phone still is intentionally different?

@videoartiste: So that "small number of users" that Steve says is having problems — he is referring to actual dropped calls in real world use? Or is he also including people with bars disappearing and not necessarily dropping calls?

@ivan256: When I hold iPhone 4 normally with my right hand, my pinky touches the seam. It's nothing unnatural or any kind of awkward grip at all. And the bars, of course, drop.

I'd just like clarification — if this antenna issue only occurs within a small number of users, then doesn't that mean those phones for those minority of users are defective? That whoever experiences this problem has a defective phone if they are getting bar drops? This would mean a minority number of phones are…

@Jim Stefanik: I've got A1332 on the back, but I have a MC319LL. Mine does the bar drop if I touch the left seam. So how is it that I have your same A1332 but different MC319LL? And what does it mean if I have the antenna problem and you don't?

@jmaldonado15: Which Apple Store location?

@khaoticmodo: Did you get it yet?

I really fucking hope this guy is right. But then why release 4.0.1 yesterday? Why not just roll it all into one update? Doesn't make sense and casts some logical doubt on this.

@ru486: Goddamn it. Let's see how it goes today at 1pm and then let's see if I'll be going to the Soho store or not.

@djdorifto: Also, how does the metal antenna feel compared to the old phone? Does it feel the same or different? Some have said their replacement have felt different, as if a coating was added for the antenna issue.

@djdorifto: Who is this guy, Steven Martinez?

@Steven Martinez: I'm confused. Another user djdorifto just posted this exact same pic and said the same thing. Which of you is lying?

@ru486: Good to know, that's where I got mine from. I guess that means, for now, a replacement from there is unlikely to be a revision of any sort that's been allegedly been given out. ...or not. I don't know, this is such a clusterfuck that we're all guessing at guesses.

@djdorifto: Did you take more pics? I'd be interested to see them

@arebelyankee: Yea, also going to see what transpires... if it's a voluntary recall then I think I'm going for it. I think this is the most they will do, if at all. I think a real, actual recall on every unit is too costly for them to really do — although, I would prefer it so that we get a real fix, factory-sealed…

@j14: Yes they're going to address the iPhone 4 but that doesn't mean they are going to do exactly as the letter states — open the formula up, fix the phone free of charge and not just a case, etc.

@arebelyankee: Yea, same here — also own a MacBook Pro and use iTunes of course. Most of my music and stuff is DRM-free so moving to another platform may not be as much of an issue but it's not something I'd like to do if I can help it. And of course, all my apps are iPhone apps, which is not going to transfer to…