The iPhone 3G has gone on sale in about 22 countries since July 11,2008.

Connection problems appeared on the latest iPhone triggering a lot of online complaints from customers of a European mobile service provider. Apple Inc, the maker of the popular iPhone 3G has issued a software update to help fix connection problems. However, it is not yet clear if the upgrade would fix all the connection problems.

AT&T Inc, the only U.S.network operator carrying the iPhone (as Globe is to the Philippines), confirmed that Apple had provided a software update but declined to give details about what it was aimed at fixing. Hmm….I wonder why. Operating system vendors like Microsoft and Linux inform customers on what their software updates aim to fix, why don’t they?

Users around the world have complained about dropped calls and inconsistent Internet speeds, with the phone more often than not, reverting to a slower technology known as Edge/GPRS even in 3G areas. iPhone 3G Hardware Problem? Don’t Update Your iPhone Just Yet – Firmware Bombs