Full iPhone 4 'Antennagate' Q&A Video Surfaces After 16 Years
A previously unseen 47-minute video of the 2010 iPhone 4 'antennagate' press conference Q&A has surfaced on YouTube after 16 years. The recording features Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and Bob Mansfield addressing reporters' questions regarding the device's signal issues. The video was highlighted by John Gruber, who attended the event and posed questions to the Apple executives.
- ▪The 47-minute video shows the Q&A session from the July 16, 2010, press conference that Apple previously did not release.
- ▪Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and Bob Mansfield are seen answering questions, including demonstrating that they did not use cases on their own iPhone 4s.
- ▪Jobs explains Apple's strategy of controlling core technology and the reasons for delaying the press conference to gather more data.
- ▪John Gruber of Daring Fireball highlighted the video's appearance on YouTube but stated he does not know its source.
- ▪Apple had previously announced free cases and a 30-day return option for customers affected by the antenna signal complaints.
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Full iPhone 4 'Antennagate' Q&A Video Surfaces After 16 YearsThursday September 24, 2026 5:39 am PDT by Hartley CharltonA 47-minute video of the Q&A session from Apple's 2010 iPhone 4 "antennagate" press conference has surfaced on YouTube, showing Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and Bob Mansfield answering reporters' questions. The recording was highlighted by Daring Fireball's John Gruber, who attended the event. Apple called the July 16, 2010 press conference amid complaints that holding the iPhone 4 in a particular way could reduce its cellular signal. Jobs used his prepared presentation to announce free cases for eligible customers and a 30-day return option.
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