Looks like RIM’s PR Machine is in Full Effect. Earlier today, Electonista posted two videos of RIM’s soon to be released BlackBerry 9800 that showed the death grip in action. The funny thing is, the videos weren’t posted to show the death grip phenomena, it just kind of happened during the demo.

While showing off the new WebKit and media browsers, clips given to Salomondrin has shown what appears to be the ‘death grip’ symptom in action: while held in certain positions, the phone drops to one or two bars,” wrote Electronista.

Now when you click on the videos hosted on YouTube it says “this video has been removed due to terms of use violation.”

RIM co-CEOs responded quickly to Apple showing the death grip problem on a BlackBerry, calling it “unacceptable.”

“One thing is for certain, RIM’s customers don’t need to use a case for their BlackBerry smartphone to maintain proper connectivity,” said Lazaridis and Balsillie. “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.”

Unfortunately, BlackBerry users may have to use a case with the new device, but since the videos are no longer available, you won’t be able to see it in action.

Source: Electronista

Somebody has some ’splanin to do. Above is a capture from a Samsung Galaxy S user manual. Looks like your classic Death Grip isn’t too kind to the Galaxy S either. I guess Apple will just have to draw a picture to avoid holding a press conference for the iPhone 5.

Thanks Interwebs

I’ve had the iP4 since the launch day and yes I have seen the bars drop…but haven’t dropped a darn call yet. I’m on the phone for the better part of each day and I, like Mr. Jobs, see this as a NON ISSUE.

It’s just like the old story “Dr. my arm hurts when I position it like this”… Dr: “Well don’t do that”….”Oh, Thanks”

Honestly, the news, media and Apple haters have taken this story and misconstrued the hell out of it. Whenever any company sells a million of anything, there are going to be some issues with a small % of the devices. That’s a given. The problem nowadays, is that the first “I want some media love-whore attention jerk” will begin to whine, tip news outlets and complain on every message bored around.

I’ve TRIED to drop a call by using a Samurai Death Grip and it just wouldn’t happen. Yes, the bars fall but it’s not hurting reception or the phones performance.

Anywho, to those who have been weary about picking up and iP4 because of this nonsense please don’t hesitate…it’s seriously not that bad.

If you are dropping calls, please drop a comment below. I’d love to see it in action.