The iOS 4.1 Software Update is the first major update to iOS 4, bringing Game Center, new iTunes features, high dynamic range photography, and more to iPhone.
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Proximity Sensor. The proximity sensor is supposed to recognize when the iPhone is engaged in a call, and detect ambient light and other factors to determine when the phone is near the user’s face. The idea is to disable the touchscreen display so you don’t inadvertently press buttons with your cheek while in a call. Unfortunately, the iPhone 4 proximity sensor is flaky and dysfunctional for many users, making calls with the iPhone 4 somewhat of a gamble.
Bluetooth. There are also a fair number of iPhone 4 users who are reporting issues with the quality of the Bluetooth connectivity. Bluetooth wireless earpieces that worked flawlessly with the iPhone 3GS have such poor sound quality that they are unusable for those experiencing the Bluetooth issue. Many business professionals rely on the Bluetooth capabilities for hands-free communication while on the go or while driving in the car.
Performance on iPhone 3G. Not all of the iOS 4 concerns are related to the iPhone 4. Many iPhone 3G users claim that the smartphone is frustratingly slow after upgrading to iOS 4. A PCWorld hands-on review of the pre-release iOS 4.1 confirms that it does, in fact, drastically improve performance.
Social gaming with Game Center and social music with iTunes Ping might be cool on some level, but they don’t fundamentally alter the functionality of the iPhone as a smartphone. Uploading HD video and taking HDR photos might be exciting for some, but those features won’t improve the iPhone 4 as a business tool.
