<ul><li>March 29, 2012: Apple settles its “Antennagate” controversy by giving affected iPhone 4 owners the chance to claim a $15 payout.</li><li>Antennagate referred to the tendency of the iPhone 4 to occasionally drop calls when held a certain way, and it was overblown by the media.</li><li>The settlement marked a significant moment in Apple history, highlighting the clash between design-first approach and practical function.</li><li>Antennagate exemplified how big Apple had become, and despite the controversy, iPhone 4 became a record-setting product.</li></ul>

Today in Apple history: iPhone 4 owners get Antennagate payout

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