Samsung trusts that consumers ‘prioritize innovation over litigation’
Given all the Monday morning quarterbacking that has taken place since the Apple and Samsung verdict was handed down, you’d think there’s nothing left to talk about. (Editor note: We’re done covering it here) On the contrary, Samsung still has a little something to say …
Import ban on some select Motorola Android devices
It’s been a few months since the ITC decided on banning select Motorola Android devices. While the ITC mentioned the likes of the Google-powered Atrix, Xoom, Droid 2, etc., the exclusion covers all Motorola devices that infringe on Microsoft’s patents for email-based meeting scheduling. Motorola is working hard to …
Galaxy S III update removes universal search as a “precautionary measure”
Samsung Galaxy S III owners on AT&T and Sprint had a few small updates that disabled the device’s ability to use the Google search bar to look for items on the phone itself. Samsung has issued a statement for this situation: Samsung has updated the software …
Amazon smartphone rumored for release in 2012
Amazon is readying an Android smartphone for release in 2012, according to Bloomberg.
HTC beats Apple in patent dispute for swipe to unlock in London court
A High court in the U.K. has made it official: HTC’s “swipe to unlock” feature does not, in fact, impede on any Apple patents. To add to the mix, the court said that the other three complaints lodged by Apple were invalid as well. These …
All injunctions in Apple vs Motorola patent war thrown out
Judge Posner, the judge presiding over the cases of Apple vs Motorola and their patent war, has gotten fed up. The entire case, consisting of 4 alleged patent infringements against Motorola Mobility, has been thrown out of the courts. This is after the previously requested …
HTC not allowed to use patents it does not own, says ITC
The International Trade Commission has refused to let HTC use the patents it has on loan from Google in its current battle with Apple for patent infringement. Google loaned 5 patents to the Taiwanese manufacturer in September of last year with the specific purpose of …
Google patent hints at new location-aware features in Android
A newly uncovered patent application from 2011 suggests that Google may have some new location-aware features for future versions of Android. Initially submitted in September, the patent looks to have been recently awarded so it’s possible we could see this in short order. Or… we …
Samsung can’t learn from Sony’s mistakes, patents a dual-screen tablet
Remember the Sony Tablet P? Yea, neither do a lot of people. It was clunky, impractical, hard to use, and most of all, really served a purpose to nobody. Aside from a tiny niche market, the Sony Tablet P flopped like a salmon that got …
New patent reveals Google design for slide-out, QWERTY style phone
Google’s designs for their prized Nexus line (Nexus One, Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus) have all followed the standard candybar-style. However, the latest from the rumor mill (or patent mill, as it were) is layouts for a slide out, QWERTY style device. We here at AndroidGuys …
Google considering selling Motorola handset division to Huawei, rumors indicate
It has been better part of a year since Google announced its intent to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. While we’re still waiting for various governmental departments to officially approve the purchase, rumors have circulated as to what Google plans to do with the …
Coby’s budget-friendly ICS tablets now shipping
We’ve never known Coby to be a major player in the Android world, but that’s not stopping them from releasing five ICS-powered tablets. They’re all packing the same basic specs, which we’ll get to in a moment. Going from smallest to largest, there’s the 7-inch …
Trademark filings tell us Samsung has plenty of Galaxy on horizon
Could these be clues as to the next models of Galaxy handsets or tablets for your carrier?
LG flaunts Optimus LTE sales, hopeful for similar results with Verizon Spectrum
When someones accomplishes something worthwhile, a little bragging or trash-talking can be expected. LG seems to have taken that same mindset with their latest press release, which praises both the fantastic hardware of the Optimus LTE (released as the LG Spectrum on Verizon) and its …
Oracle: Google earning $10 million a day from Android
In the ongoing sage that is lawsuits and patent infringements, Oracle has asked the courts to stay or dismiss a Java-related case against Google for upwards of 9 months. In the letter submitted to the courts, Oracle listed what they believe to be Google’s earnings …
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