Pre-order for the iPhone 4Gs have topped the charts. The demand was so high that it even beat the demand for the iPad on launch day. This may be because the next generation iPhone is built with the users’ requests in mind. With its HD video recording and editing via the iMovie app, multitasking and ultra clear Retina Display, the iPhone 4G is truly a step up for the popular smart phone line.

That being said, it is not all clear skies for Apple. The Retina Display, which they have pointed out is clearer than the Samsung Galaxy S’ Super AMOLED, is having a few hiccups. While there are no signs of permanent screen damage, a lot of units have a faint, yellow blemish on the screen because of the adhesive used on the screen. It does not really affect performance of the iPhone 4G (although there have also been reports regarding some reception problems) but is quite distracting to users.

And while a lot of consumers would like to think that this problem is contained to a few unfortunate units, the problem seems to be wide spread. The poll that Engadget conducted reveled that over 38% of newly sent iPhone 4Gs are suffering from this blotchy problem.

In a nutshell, the iPhone 4G’s screen is made up of several layers of glass. An Organofunctional Silane Z-6011 bonding substance is used on the Retina Display and is the one causing all the yellowish spots.

As they say, haste makes waste. In this case, Apple might have asked for the iPhone 4G to be released prematurely and the time was not enough to allow the adhesive to dry up. If this is the case, the most logical thing to assume is that it will dry up eventually. Consumers may be able to get rid of the blemishes by using the iPhone 4G normally.

Tags: Apple, Apple-iPhone, Apple-iPhone-4, Apple-Retina-Display, Samsung, Samsung-Galaxy-S, Super-AMOLED

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