The iPhone released for the U.S. can be distinguished by its unique antenna strips.
Every Apple smartphone is equipped with antenna strips that serve a very important function. This was reported by BGR.
The journalists of the portal noted that many users do not know why dark gray strips are placed on the edges of Apple smartphones. "The appearance of these lines is not related to aesthetics, but to one of the most important components of your iPhone," the authors noted. Experts explained that these strips are antennas that allow the device to "catch" cellular signals and transmit data via Wi-Fi.
The article states that such elements are present in any iPhone around the world. However, there are Apple devices on the market with a different design — in addition to the strips on the body, they have a special oval cutout. This is also an antenna, and it is used for receiving millimeter waves (mmWave) 5G. This element is found only in iPhones released for the American market.
In conclusion, the authors reminded that one of Apple's scandals is related to antennas. In 2010, the company introduced the iPhone 4. After the device went on sale, its users began to complain about poor cellular signal reception. It turned out that due to an engineering miscalculation, users could block the smartphone's antennas with their hands. Apple had to apologize and offer consumers free cases.
