The legal battle Samsung and Apple is taking a rather ridiculous turn. Apple and Samsung were to meet in front of the court this week to continue their legal tussle which has come to focus on a few things. During the course of the case, Apple has been forced to reveal a lot about its business, things that it keeps close to itself.
Earlier this year, Apple said it would dump Google’s mapping software from its mobile devices. And now it seems, the rivalry is getting stronger and deeper. Apple announced on Monday that its new version of iPhone and iPad software, iOS 6, will not include a pre-loaded app for Google’s popular video sharing service – YouTube.
Even when Apple is not busy releasing a product or developing one, we can be rest assured that it is working on many new technologies. This is manifested from the patents that Apple keeps filing and bagging. Now, Apple has bagged a patent for wild 3D gesturing.
Apple’s voice-based personal assistant, Siri, has been hailed by many as the best software of its kind. In fact, it was precisely what became the selling point for iPhone 4S over iPhone 4. But at the same time, Siri has been embroiled in many legal issues. Some said they were disillusioned by it and others accused Apple of false marketing. Now, someone else is here to join the group.
The legal qualms of both Apple and Samsung have continued for quite some years now. But so far, they haven’t produced any solid results, continuing the tussle between the two tech titans. However, the battle may be entering in its final stage as Apple and Samsung gear up to present their arguments at a Californian court today.
Consumers are waiting eagerly for the release of Apple’s next generation iPhone – iPhone 5. The anticipation for the iPhone 5 among fans have led to drop in sales. Analysts say, this might force Apple to release iPhone 5 earlier than planned. According to a report published by iMore on July 30, Apple’s next iPhone is set to be unveiled at a special event on September 12, 2012. iMore also mentioned that the device will hit the stores on September 21, just 9 days after the official introduction.
Another patent dispute has been raised between Apple and Google. According to a Tweet from Wall Street Journal editor Dennis Berman, iDevice technology discoverer Apple and search giant Google have been named as perspective customers of Kodak’s upcoming patent sell-off that is expected to come in August. The Tweet mentioned that both companies were front-runners in the patent bidding battle.
Apple and Samsung are embroiled in a bitter legal tussle. Apple accuses Samsung of having infringed its iPhone and iPad design patents where Samsung vehemently denies these charges. Now, due to a court ruling, Apple had to reveal the designs of some early iPhone prototypes.