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Rare Q&A video from Apple's 2010 'Antennagate' press conference surfaces online
Key points
- Video of 2010 'Antennagate' Q&A session surfaced online.
- Features Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and Bob Mansfield.
- The 47-minute footage was previously unreleased.
- Addresses iPhone 4 signal issues and Apple's solutions.
Rare Footage Emerges
A video recording of the Q&A portion of Apple's 2010 'Antennagate' press conference has been uploaded to YouTube. This 47-minute session features then-CEO Steve Jobs, COO Tim Cook, and Senior Vice President of Mac Hardware Engineering Bob Mansfield addressing questions from the press regarding the iPhone 4's signal reception issues.
Background of 'Antennagate'
The 'Antennagate' controversy arose shortly after the iPhone 4's release when users reported significant signal degradation depending on how the device was held. This led Apple to hold an emergency press conference where Jobs acknowledged the issue, stating it was not exclusive to the iPhone 4. Apple offered customers a free bumper case to mitigate the problem or a full refund for their device.
Significance of the Video
While accounts and recollections of the Q&A session have existed, the actual video footage had not been publicly available until now. The newly surfaced video provides a direct, unedited record of the exchange between Apple executives and journalists, including the question that prompted Jobs, Cook, and Mansfield to display their caseless iPhones.
Availability and Origin
The video was published by a YouTube channel named 'Sir Mix-A-Lot Rare Music'. There is no information regarding how the channel obtained the footage or whether Apple intends to issue a copyright takedown request. Despite potential removal, the video's release means copies could resurface elsewhere online.
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Reporting from
A 47-minute video of the Q&A session from Apple's 2010 'Antennagate' press conference, featuring Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and Bob Mansfield, has been published online. This footage, previously unavailable, provides a direct record of the discussion surrounding the iPhone 4's signal issues and Apple's response.