RIM fires back at Apple on 'antennagate' issue

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

RIM (Research in Motion Ltd.) executives Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie weren't too thrilled at Apple's claims to media that all smartphones, including RIM's BlackBerry devices, suffer from the supposed problem that is affecting some iPhone 4s. 

A statement from the BlackBerry maker declared, "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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Breaking News: iPhone 4 comes to Canada July 30th with free bumper bundled

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple CEO Steve Jobs met with the press earlier today to discuss the apparently overblown iPhone 4 antenna issue. Jobs ran through several demos of competing phones exhibiting the same signal loss that the iPhone 4 has been reported to have on a limited basis. He also said that since the Bumper case seemed to solve the issue, Apple would be giving free bumpers to everyone who is buying an iPhone 4.

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iOS 4.0.1 now available for download

iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4 users can now go download iOS 4.0.1 in iTunes. This update supposedly rectifies the appearance of signal bars and more accurately reflects the signal strength situation.

Update on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 5:00PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

iPad users also get an update (3.2.1) which fixes some of the Wi-Fi and performance issues.

Apple to address media on iPhone 4 tomorrow

Apple has invited some members of the media to a press conference tomorrow. This event is said to be focused on the iPhone 4 and will likely cover the issues surrounding the popular device. We're hoping to hear some definite news about the iPhone 4's availability in Canada.