How smart is a ‘Smart TV’? Study suggests, not much; at least not smart enough to entice the users with its ‘smart’ capabilities. While people are supposed to use the apps bundled with Smart TVs, we have found a very interesting finding that consumers are avoiding most apps like Facebook, Skype, Angry Birds on Smart TVs. What’s the mystery?
Apple requested federal judge to ban sales of Samsung smartphone models in the U.S. But on December 17, that federal judge declined to do so.
Apple is hailed as the undisputed king of the smartphone and tablet market. Despite many competitors, Apple has led both markets in terms of the revenue it generates. But Samsung has overtaken everyone when it comes to the sheer volume of quarterly smart connected device shipments.
Recently, Apple and HTC have struck a deal regarding their patent disputes. After that, Samsung filed with the court that Apple should reveal the details of the deal since it may be relevant to the former’s litigation against the latter. The court has now ordered Apple to comply with Samsung’s request.
After nearly two years of patent battles, Apple finally reached a settlement with HTC recently, including a patent licensing deal. Samsung is now legally persuading Apple to reveal the details of the deal. The licensing terms in this deal can persuade the courts to remove a sales ban on Samsung’s products.
With its boatload of apps for iOS devices, Google has clearly made encroachments into Apple’s ecosystem. The question is, how will this battle between the two play out?
Samsung, one of Apple’s main component suppliers, will be cutting ties with the Cupertino company over the coming year. Apple will no longer be using displays manufactured by Samsung in their products. The two companies have already had a heated relationship with patent infringement wars being formed left and right.
When a court in California ruled that Samsung has to pay Apple $1.05 billion in damages over patent infringements, the web was abuzz with discussions over the verdict. Many analysts stated that while it cost Samsung heftily, it also brought a lot of free publicity to the company. And now, a survey confirms these statements.