Joint statement from RIM Co-CEOs in response to misleading comments by Apple

With Apple saying that all Mobile Phones have reception issues the folks back in RIM, creators of BlackBerry have taken exception to these statements and have issued a statement of their own. Saying the BlackBerry have intentionally avoided Antenna mistakes like the one plaguing the iPhone4. Apple they say knew the consequences but choose to ignore. They also don't forget to poke some fun at Apple saying that at least their customers don't need to have a case to use their phone and avoid dropped calls. The statement below is the joint statement from RIM Co-CEOs in response to misleading comments by Apple as they say.


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.

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