iPhone was seen with retina display issue and now it has also been spotted with the signal reception issues , as reported by users on the mac rumors , gizmodo and few other blogs users have experienced a significant impact on signal levels when the iphone is held in hand or through its metal sides .
The only solution to this issue at the moment is just leave the phone from your hands and the signal will be restored , possible cause is assumed to be its stainless steel covering on the sides which functions as an antenna .
Multiple videos demonstrate this unusual effect on the newly arrived iPhone4 , when the phone is held in one hand the signal strength goes down from 5 bars to “No Service “ , it also drops calls , and low download speeds are observed in many cases . Just put the phone down and the signal is restored .
Check out these videos which show this effect through signal strength and speedtest below :
