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Antennagate: RIM CEOs hit back over Apple's distorted and unacceptable comments

BlackBerry users have no need for bumpers

Antennagate: RIM CEOs hit back over Apple's distorted and unacceptable comments
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It seems being Steve Jobs means never having to say Sorry.

During his "Antennagate, there's no Antennagate" press conference, Apple's CEO spread the blame around the entire industry, saying that all smartphones suffer from similar problems.

Indeed, Jobs spent some time showing video footage apparently demonstrating the same affect on phones running the BlackBerry, Android and Windows Mobile operating systems.

Poppycock, seems to be the response from BlackBerry.

Distorted signal

Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the joint-CEOs of RIM have released a hard-hitting statement in response.

"Apple's attempt to draw RIM into Apple's self-made debacle is unacceptable. Apple's claims about RIM products appear to be deliberate attempts to distort the public's understanding of an antenna design issue and to deflect attention from Apple's difficult situation.

"RIM is a global leader in antenna design and has been successfully designing industry-leading wireless data products with efficient and effective radio performance for over 20 years. During that time, RIM has avoided designs like the one Apple used in the iPhone 4 and instead has used innovative designs which reduce the risk for dropped calls, especially in areas of lower coverage.

"One thing is for certain, RIM's customers don't need to use a case for their BlackBerry smartphone to maintain proper connectivity. Apple clearly made certain design decisions and it should take responsibility for these decisions rather than trying to draw RIM and others into a situation that relates specifically to Apple."

Jon Jordan
Jon Jordan
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