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iPhone XS and XS Max Users Are Reporting Poor Cell and Wi-Fi Reception (theverge.com)

Some users who upgraded to an iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max over the weekend have reported poor cell and Wi-Fi reception and noticeably slower speeds when comparing their new phones to their older models. The Verge: According to users on Apple's support forum, MacRumors forums, and Reddit, the issue appears to be widespread across the country and not limited to any specific carrier. It's a frustrating issue, especially considering that the iPhone XS is supposed to have significantly faster data speeds on Wi-Fi and LTE compared to the iPhone X, according to data tests conducted by SpeedSmart. There's even a new antenna line running along the bottom of the phone as discovered by a recent iFixit teardown, which should have helped with reception. Additionally, folks at r/Apple, the most popular subreddit for iPhone and other Apple related discussions on the site, have corroborated the claims.

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  1. time to android by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Interesting

    After seven years of iphone use (4S and 6S), i'm going to android for next phone. Apples shit is too expensive for what you get, and I don't want or need the new functionality. I don't use social media, or watch videos on my phone. Its not an entertainment center, its just a phone. I have other, better devices for non-phone activities.

  2. Apple quality control by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Apple is too busy making custom emojis to care about properly testing their phones. Remember this is a trillion dollar company.

  3. "Upgraded" by 93+Escort+Wagon · · Score: 2, Interesting

    "Some users who upgraded to an iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max over the weekend have reported poor cell and Wi-Fi reception and noticeably slower speeds when comparing their new phones to their older models."

    You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

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    #DeleteChrome