There is a poltergeist in my iPhone
My iPhone sits charging on my computer desk when not in use, and occasionally it emits that wacky GSM buzz that manifests itself through nearby speakers, the same one that impressively prophesies an incoming call seconds before the phone activates its primary, much more confident, vibration.
I was just hit with one of those minor electronic tempests, except this time it actually manipulated Windows. My browser actually started scrolling up and down, perfectly in sync with the Morse code-like patterns of the buzz. Also, I didn’t get a phone call.
Now that my blog is read by more than a dozen people, maybe somebody can explain how that possibly could have happened. Until further explanation is provided, I am assuming Steve Jobs engages in witchcraft of some kind.
If it helps, neither my mouse nor keyboard are wireless. That my brain made the logical leap in deciding this information might be relevant may have further exposed my stupidity on the matter.
Tags: gsm buzz, iphone, steve jobs, witchcraft
October 1st, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Ah! That buzz before the phone actually rings happens to you to? That disturbed me for a while also.
As for the windows scrolling up and down, I haven’t the slightest idea. Have you downloaded any occult apps from the store?
October 2nd, 2008 at 3:25 am
It’s possible that there isn’t enough shielding on your mouse cord (or maybe keyboard) and that the signal is penetrating it and initiating a false button press or mouse scroll in a similar manner to how speakers pick up the signal and output it.
One way of getting around it (if my recollection is right) is to shorten your cord by making small loops and tying it off. I wouldn’t expect a wireless peripheral to pick up anything on this wavelength.
October 3rd, 2008 at 11:18 am
Man, fuck the FCC, they can’t do their goddamn job, and expect pirate radio hosts to pay them half a milion for a license?
What the hell is that money going towards, exactly?
October 7th, 2008 at 10:48 am
You probably have a cordless mouse of which the frequency overlaps your iPhone’s. The base probably caught some confusing signals that seemed to be mousewheel events from the iPhone.
October 8th, 2008 at 10:49 am
GSM buzz also impacts things like the volume control on your Ipod or it changes the time on your digital timer if you happen to have one. I have seen both of these in person. You can also see them on youtube. If your phone is too close it will affect these devices similar to your screen. Was your phone exceptionally close to your cpu at the time. Anyway very annoying. A solution to this can be found by using an anti static bag. Take a look at http:\\www.stopthebuzzin.com for more info. It really works.