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I'm left handed and find it extremely awkward to hold the phone in a manner that would cause the problem. I understand that if you do hold the phone the "wrong" way then this would be a huge issue for you, but my gut still tells me that this isn't really such a big deal in terms of sheer numbers.

Yeah, as long as some people aren't affected, it's ok. The people that have problems just haven't had enough Kool-Aid yet.

I'm left handed, own an iPhone4, and can only reproduce the issue if I try really hard. It's not at all a natural hold.

I'm right handed and I've always held phones in my left hand. If other people hold the phone in the hand opposite their strong hand, that would raise the percentage affected by this issue, assuming your impression is correct.

I doubt that anyone holds their phone in only one hand, at all times. At least not anyone with two ears.

I do.. I'm half deaf in my right ear.