Apple drops competitor antenna criticism from website
After it became obvious that there was something wrong with the antenna design on the iPhone 4, Apple kept pointing out that there are similar problems with models made by its competitors. Now, the Cupertino company has quietly stopped.
Up until recently, Apple targeted specific smartphones that they claimed suffered the same antenna-related problems, including taking a stab at the Motorola Droid X. But now, visitors are automatically redirected towards another page about the antenna lab and design.
There hasn't been an explanation of Apple pulled the comparison pages, but it could have something to do with a study about the "death grip" problems being unique to the iPhone 4. There was also certainly a lot of backlash from other smartphone manufacturers following the July 16 press conference, including retorts from RIM and Samsung, among others.
There have been plenty of mixed reviews on Apple's entire response to the situation, and some think the company's once glowing brand name has now been tarnished. While the company is still surely going to sell plenty of products and continue to be successful, this has definitely proven to be a turning point in Apple's history.
So, do you think the competitor comparisons were pulled because the story is over? Or could they not win with that argument anymore?
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