Apple wins ‘mother of all smartphone software patents’ – could spell trouble for Android
Apple (AAPL) on Tuesday was granted 25 new patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, but one patent in particular stands out among …
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Apple judgment aftershocks: An unforeseen winner emerges
There were already signs that Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows Phone app market might be a bit more lively than expected before Apple’s (AAPL) big patent win …
Apple accuses HTC of dodging ITC injunction and misleading U.S. Customs officials
Apple’s lengthy patent litigation paid off last month after the International Trade Commission delayed the launches of HTC’s flagship One X and EVO 4G LTE …
Three out of every five major patent suits involve Apple
Anyone paying attention to tech industry intellectual property litigation knows that Apple is at the center of many major patent suits. But per Bloomberg, new …
HTC tired of Apple kicking sand in its face, vows to bulk up patent portfolio
If HTC wants to be strong to the finish it will need more patent spinach. That’s why HTC chairwoman Cher Wang vowed this week that her …
Apple loses bid to ban HTC phones
Although Apple scored a big victory in its efforts to muck up Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales last week, it will have no such satisfaction …
HTC to complete acquisition of S3 Graphics, looks to boost patent portfolio
HTC will soon complete its acquisition of S3 Graphics, a purchase it confirmed will boost its patent portfolio and help defend the company from future …
HTC can’t sue Apple with patents it doesn’t own, judge says
Administrative Law Judge Thomas Pender has told HTC that it can’t actually sue Apple using patents owned by another company. Per Florian Mueller at FOSS …
Nokia could be a litigation nightmare for Google’s Asian Android partners
Nokia’s ace in the patent wars is the breadth of its portfolio. Nokia was central in developing GSM, GPRS, EDGE, W-CDMA, HSPA, LTE and Wi-Fi …
Facebook phone rumors resurface: HTC-built Facebook smartphone launching in 2013
It had been exactly three months since reports of Facebook’s (FB) rumored smartphone resurfaced, so we were definitely due. The social networking giant is set …
Apple wants all new HTC Android phones barred from U.S.
The latest shocking twist in the Android Patent soap opera (“As the Droid Turns?” “The Young and the Wireless?”) is definitely going to ruffle some …
HTC insists Apple is in the wrong
HTC on Wednesday evening responded to a new complaint filed by Apple that looks to ban all new HTC smartphones and tablets from being imported …
Apple’s iPhone
Friday marks five years since the world first got its hands on a smartphone that would turn the industry on its head. In five short …
Apple looks to spoil Samsung's Galaxy S III party
Android fans waiting to get their hands on a Samsung Galaxy S III could be in for a rude awakening later this month. That’s because, …
Google tries to block U.S. shipments of Apple’s iPhone and iPad over 3G patents [updated]
Google is seeking to block U.S. imports of Apple’s iPhone and iPad over 3G patents held by Motorola Mobility, Bloomberg is reporting. UPDATE: Bloomberg is …
Samsung smartphones obliterate iPhone sales in Q2 as rivalry reaches boiling point
Samsung (005930) has emerged as Apple’s (AAPL) top smartphone competitor and the company steamrolled its competition in the second quarter of 2012. Samsung sold 52 …
HTC to beat Apple patent predicament with custom Android builds
HTC is in a tough spot as two of its new flagship smartphones — smartphones it desperately needs to make available in the United States as it …
Apple patent spats finally pay off
The launch of Sprint’s flagship EVO 4G LTE has been delayed indefinitely and supply of AT&T’s flagship HTC One X will be constrained as a …
Technicolor looks for patent payoff from Apple and Samsung
Technicolor, the iconic French company that invented the process that enables color movies, is looking for large patent payoffs from major mobile vendors, Bloomberg reported …
Cook stirs the pot: Apple CEO on TV, Siri, upcoming products and more
Apple CEO Tim Cook opened up All Things Digital’s tenth annual conference on Tuesday evening and while no one expected any product announcements during his …
Some HTC phones released from Customs after Apple patent ploy stalls shipments
HTC on Sunday announced that some of its smartphones have already been inspected by United States Customs and have been released to carriers. The Taiwan-based …
Samsung definitely didn't copy Apple with the design of this phone
As Samsung and Apple continue to sue each other all over the world, Apple has repeatedly asserted that the South Korea-based vendor builds “copycat” devices …
HTC EVO 4G LTE review
Successfully launching an iconic smartphone is a daunting task, and following up a blockbuster flagship phone launch is even more difficult. Apple and Samsung might …
Samsung files a new lawsuit against Apple in South Korea
Samsung on Wednesday confirmed that it has filed another lawsuit against Apple in South Korea, according to a report from Reuters. Since last year, the …
Apple appeals ITC’s ruling in HTC patent case
Apple recently filed to appeal a December 19th ITC ruling that found HTC was infringing on just one of Apple’s patents. Patent expert Florian Muller …
Apple reportedly burned $100 million on patent spat with HTC
Apple is said to have spent as much as $100 million on its first round of legal battles with HTC, and the company has precious …
Kodak files patent infringement lawsuits against HTC and Apple
Kodak is going through a financial nightmare, with reports claiming the camera company is preparing to file for bankruptcy. In what seems like a last effort to license …
Can smartphone vendors survive with Apple and Samsung dominating the industry?
Apple and Samsung are in the midst of a patent-fueled war with no end in site, but the pair has also inadvertently joined forces to make …
Verizon profit and revenue grow in Q3 as iPhone 5 boosts subscriber additions
Boosted by the launch of Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5, Verizon (VZ) on Thursday reported a solid quarter with net subscriber addition figures that crushed Wall …
ITC bans U.S. import of multiple HTC devices in Apple patent ruling
A judge with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled Monday that HTC is guilty of infringing Apple’s patents in several devices. The ITC also ordered …
