iPhone reception problem resloved, but....

Implications: The problem has been found the solution developed but it does not solve the problem right away and may never.

Analysis: It's in the software and the latest revision solved the problem, except it only solves the problem if everyone using the iPhone in an area connecting to a cell tower has upgraded the software in their iPhone. So the problem may be around for a while, until almost or everyone upgrades their software.

But this shows a continuing problem at Apple of shipping unfinished products, too many problems keep popping up in a lot of their products. Part of the problem is the high degree of secret development, which stops any type of broad based testing. Also as stated before the lack of engineering depth within the company to insure proper development is once again showing its ugly head.