[devlinrandom]

Unfortunately I had the antenna cover off my first iPhone before, and I agree with it being merely a port. The antenna cover itself has a very thin layer of screen material on the other side of those holes, is all. I'm sure it's purpose is intended to help keep dust out of your phone, so I honestly don't know that I'd go poking holes in it. Even with my cover off, I noticed no real difference in sound increase, but other's mileage may vary I suppose. I do notice, however, my newer phone is much louder, the screen is actually in line, and the antenna cover won't budge an inch, even with force. I really do think getting a solidly constructed iPhone might be a bit of hit and miss.