Thankfully, there are products such as the iPhone 4 sticker pack that is designed to improve the reception problems experienced while still keeping the design snazzy. Sure there were some released in the United States such as the Antenn-aid sticker solution as well as the End Call decals, but it is the first time a sticker pack has been released for the UK.

Dubbed the iBandage, it works similarly to the products mentioned above. It is a product that does not just solve the pesky reception problems experienced by iPhone 4 users, it will also make the unit fashionable. For those who like funky, modern designs, there is one that says “fixed”, delivering witty humor on the side.

For those who do not care to see the product plastered on their sleek iPhone 4 devices, there is also a transparent one that blends in well with the mobile phone. Basically, there are a lot of stickers to choose from that are not even available stateside for the folks over at the UK.

The iBandage is a practical, cost effective way to solve those prevalent reception problems. A 10 pack of the product would cost you just around 4.95 GBP and it includes free shipping within the UK.

Of course, this specific data naming has inevitably led to a whole host of theories and speculations about what Apple might be planning to do by the time October hits. Naturally, with so much fuss and rumors surrounding the situation, we should try making sense out of it all. Here is a quick list of possible scenarios that Apple might have planned for users.

Release of the iPhone 5 in October – as exciting as this may sound like, it is unlikely. The iPhone 4 has just been released and while it is plausible that they could release a second version (more on that), it is improbable that they would skip straight to 5.

An iPhone 4.5 launch (iPhone 4s?) – now here is something that could very well happen; a second version of the smart phone without the antenna issues and improved performance. Of course, Apple would fix the antenna secretly and state that there was never an issue in the first place.

Apple runs out of cases – not really, unless they signed up with a manufacturer that would only make cases until September 30th because Apple would stop paying more beyond that point. Cases are available as long as Apple wants to, and naturally giving them out for free (as well as offering case refunds) is costly –though not as bad as a total recall of all iPhone 4 devices for repair. Maybe someone should remind Apple that once the free cases run out, people will want the antenna on their iPhone 4 handsets fixed.

For those who missed out on the news, the iPhone 4 has antenna problems. However, instead of dealing with the problem directly, Apple decided to ignore the situation making things worse for everyone. It was not until last Friday night that Apple finally decided that they should be doing something for the users; and declared that they would be giving away free iPhone 4 cases to current owners (and for those who already bought a Bumper, a refund).

While that is interesting and there are plenty of theories about Apple’s decision, what is more interesting is the fact that the refund is only good until the 30th of September. This would mean that by that date, the refund would no longer be needed and the antenna issue would be no more.

This may be because by that period, a new iPhone 4 would already be available –one with no antenna issues. At this point, this is merely a speculation –an observation based on the strange date that Apple has given to the crowd.

Of course, the company would not go out and say it in public: that a fixed iPhone 4 is going to be available soon. After all, if they did that, they would be contradicting everything that they said about the smart phone not having issues in the first place (if it did not have problems, they would not need a fixed version).

Once again: current owners of the Apple iPhone 4 (and new buyers) will have a choice of cases or Bumpers (or so Jobs states) and those who have already purchased one can just ask for a refund instead. It is not much of a solution for those who are willing to bear with the iPhone 4’s antenna issues, but compared to having the device sent back for a full refund, this is the only option available.