Apple sets sights on Samsung Galaxy S4 in patent infringement lawsuit
Apple currently has a pretty massive “anti-Android” lawsuit going, and they’re looking to add yet another device to their list of culprits. Apple says that: Samsung recently released its newest smartphone, the Galaxy S4, which began shipping in late April 2013. Based on Apple’s analysis …
Google files a patent for backside controls on future devices
The US Patent & Trademark Office recently published a patent application from Google that shows their intentions to bring backside controls to future Android devices. These controls could possibly turn the page of an ebook, flip through photos, and even change music albums in a …
New Google patent may hint at Nexus or Motorola phone with multiple LED flashes
In a new patent, Google has released their idea for a device (or devices) with multiple camera LED flashes.This leads us to the possible conclusion that, perhaps, a new Nexus or Motorola phone may be in the works with this new feature. For those wondering …
Calling off the dogs: Apple and HTC settle all patent litigation in 10-year license agreement
After being at each other’s throats for years around patent rights, Apple and HTC have decided to let bygones be bygones. The two companies have entered into an agreement to settle any and all patent disputes. The “global settlement” not only dismisses all patent complaints …
Google says Galaxy Nexus shipping should continue next week after Samsung-Apple suit caused sales ban
Yesterday, we told you about The Galaxy Nexus and how Google / Samsung were working together to circumvent the ban that was won in a court case with Apple. Now, Google has told ABC that shipping should resume next week. According to ABC news: “Google confirmed …
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 …
Samsung and Google working together on software fix to circumvent sales ban on Galaxy Nexus after ban lift denied
Anyone else around here sick and tired of hearing about these patent wars? Apple has really taken their reports of patent infringement to the next level, and Samsung has been the brunt of a lot of the attacks. Recently, there has been a sales ban …
Samsung denied ban lift on Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales
Last week, Apple was granted a ban on sales in the US of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Earlier this week, Judge Lucy Koh denied Samsung a request for a temporary lift of said ban. Samsung wanted the temporary lift done until an official ruling …
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 …
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 …
HTC planning to launch iPod Touch competitor?
Competition between Android OEMs and Apple has always been tough, and that’s not likely to change for some time. Samsung took the competition to the next level by launching the Samsung Galaxy Player 70, a media player with a dual-core processor, to go face-to-face with …
Google granted patent for Android pattern unlock
Google has been granted a patent for the unlock pattern that comes with many Android devices, including the first ever handset, the T-Mobile G1. If you’re not familiar with the pattern we’re referring to, it’s a 3×3 dot screen which can be customized to …
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Apple Scores a Win Against Samsung in Europe
Apple has scored a European victory against Samsung which could soon see the ban of three devices from the South Korean smart phone maker. Tentatively set to take effect on October 15th, said ban will block the import of the Galaxy S, SII, and Ace …
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Microsoft vs Motorola “The War Rages On”
Motorola vs Microsoft and Microsoft vs Motorola The war rages on with the two corporate giants. Ok let me catch you up if you don’t know the two (Microsoft/Motorola) are in a lawsuit war “I sue you then you sue me” over various trademark/patent infringements and Android was …
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About Those HTC Patents…
As we reported yesterday, HTC has filed a suit against Apple for infringing upon five of their patents. We’ve learned what these particular issues are and are listing them below. They don’t sound like anything super special, but then again that might not be the …
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