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USA bannes HTC phones from April 2012

I think äpple won a major patent battle today, all HTC phones in the USA are banned from april next year
F**K äpple, and the U.S patent laws!
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Not really, depends on HTC, they still have time to fix this issue:
http://gizmodo.com/5869507/htc-android-phones-are-being-banned-from-the-us-next-year

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16258916
There fine
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Oh relax. You know what the "patent" in question is? It regards being able to tap on a phone number and have the number appear in your dialer. All HTC has to do is release a software update removing this basic, obvious functionality (which has prior art stretching back to the 70s, but somehow Apple "invented" it in 2000), and the ban is lifted.
Unfortunately the US Supreme Court has decided to not play by its own rules, and so software is patentable. It used to be that math and other basic research was not patentable, but then it also used to be that corporations did not deserve stronger free speech rights than ordinary citizens. These kinds of ridiculous rulings will persist until we come to our senses and stop letting lawyers, who naturally have a vested interest in prolonged legal battles and an increasingly litigious society, serve as judges and lawmakers.

GeknGekn said:
I think äpple won a major patent battle today, all HTC phones in the USA are banned from april next year
F**K äpple, and the U.S patent laws!
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wow that sucks, thats gonna hurt HTC sales, i hope it wont hurt them too much!
i really really hate apple, it looks like they are gonna go after android OS next!
link for those who havent seen:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/news/telecom/Patent-win-for-Apple-Some-HTC-phones-banned-in-US/articleshow/11177216.cms

TheEyes said:
Oh relax. You know what the "patent" in question is? It regards being able to tap on a phone number and have the number appear in your dialer. All HTC has to do is release a software update removing this basic, obvious functionality (which has prior art stretching back to the 70s, but somehow Apple "invented" it in 2000), and the ban is lifted.
Unfortunately the US Supreme Court has decided to not play by its own rules, and so software is patentable. It used to be that math and other basic research was not patentable, but then it also used to be that corporations did not deserve stronger free speech rights than ordinary citizens. These kinds of ridiculous rulings will persist until we come to our senses and stop letting lawyers, who naturally have a vested interest in prolonged legal battles and an increasingly litigious society, serve as judges and lawmakers.
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I thought it was worse, just heard about it in the Al-jazeera news so I thought it was alot worse
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TheEyes said:
Oh relax. You know what the "patent" in question is? It regards being able to tap on a phone number and have the number appear in your dialer. All HTC has to do is release a software update removing this basic, obvious functionality (which has prior art stretching back to the 70s, but somehow Apple "invented" it in 2000), and the ban is lifted.
Unfortunately the US Supreme Court has decided to not play by its own rules, and so software is patentable. It used to be that math and other basic research was not patentable, but then it also used to be that corporations did not deserve stronger free speech rights than ordinary citizens. These kinds of ridiculous rulings will persist until we come to our senses and stop letting lawyers, who naturally have a vested interest in prolonged legal battles and an increasingly litigious society, serve as judges and lawmakers.
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i didnt realise that was the patent, thats stupid, i couldnt find what it was anywhere. im sure i had that on an old nokia years ago. fu apple!

according to the article from Android and me, it's only on select HTC devices.
Android phones running version 1.6 and 2.2 and specifically Evo 4g, Aria, G2, and Droid Incredible.
kind of crap win if you ask me.
Apple makes me laugh.

Mainspring said:
according to the article from Android and me, it's only on select HTC devices.
Android phones running version 1.6 and 2.2 and specifically Evo 4g, Aria, G2, and Droid Incredible.
kind of crap win if you ask me.
Apple makes me laugh.
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haha fail.
but it may lead the way for other cases to cite precedent..

Apple know they are loosing in the mobile OS battle, and they will try and sue anything that stops other handset manufactures and OS developers from becoming the best.
This thing kind of reminds me of the iPad - everyone thought that apple invented the tablet, even though they were around since 2003.
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NathanBookham said:
Apple know they are loosing in the mobile OS battle, and they will try and sue anything that stops other handset manufactures and OS developers from becoming the best.
This thing kind of reminds me of the iPad - everyone thought that apple invented the tablet, even though they were around since 2003.
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yes that pissed me right off, apple presenting the ipad as a new technology, no u just re-hashed an old idea.
however i will give them that they brought tablets to the market more but they did not invent them!
i wont forget watching steve jobs standing there showing the new apple invention...

Mainspring said:
according to the article from Android and me, it's only on select HTC devices.
Android phones running version 1.6 and 2.2 and specifically Evo 4g, Aria, G2, and Droid Incredible.
kind of crap win if you ask me.
Apple makes me laugh.
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And most of those are EOL so its not like they're stealing apples sales
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It's nothing to worry about as HTC can easily fix that issue
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsav...apple-real-winner-in-itc-ruling-analyst-says/
...let's just look forward to ICS with sense

I really don't need another reason to want to crush apples. I love apple cider
I can't believe so many were duped into ios world, which operates like a Communist system. My friends that own iPhone have been so many times to Apple store to fix the problem (unsuccessfully I may add).
The only outstanding feature of ios is that devices running on it are a lot more expensive. What a joke...
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Apple suck, I'm pretty certain that my Nokia N95 used to be able to turn numbers in text messages into links but I notice they're not going after them. They'll probably claim to have invented front-facing cameras next.
I don't even believe this will affect Apple's market share, people who buy iphones do so because it's an iphone, simple as. They don't care what Android can do because it doesn't have an Apple on it. On the other hand, I wouldn't have an iphone on principle because I hate the restrictions, the ridiculous lawsuits, and itunes most of all. I even hate the mis-capitalisation of the names. People in either camp are not going to have their loyalty swayed by a tiny feature, and suing over this smacks of desperation. Get a life Apple.

Apple sauce is slimy! HTC rocks!

Phones have been doing this before the iPhone existed. It seems apple have to look for things not claimed by other companies so they can claim it as their own, where as the other companies don't see it as something they have a right to own...
In short go jump of a bridge apple the world would be a better place
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Boycott HTC

Please support this by posting your dissatisfaction regarding HTC's recent actions regarding non removable batteries, no sd card, no USB host mode, and locked bootloader with the "flagship"(LOL) One series.
SGS3 is looking good! Sd card, replaceable/extended battery, and easily unlocked.
Samsung proved it CAN be done, what happened to you HTC? Sad.
If we generate enough noise, they will listen. Speak up XDA!
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I agree.
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Sometimes I wonder how old people like the OP are. Just because a company doesnt have the necessary technology to do certain things they should be boycotted? Oh well.

c5satellite2 said:
Please support this by posting your dissatisfaction regarding HTC's recent actions regarding non removable batteries, no sd card, no USB host mode, and locked bootloader with the "flagship"(LOL) One series.
SGS3 is looking good! Sd card, replaceable/extended battery, and easily unlocked.
Samsung proved it CAN be done, what happened to you HTC? Sad.
If we generate enough noise, they will listen. Speak up XDA!
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You do realize that the locked boot loader was asked for by ATT and not HTC right. They will most likely ask the same of Samsung for their version of the SGS 3
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If you want to boycott HTC, don't buy their products, simple as that. No offense, but people ranting online isn't gonna change shiat if their sales aren't dropping.

After HTC read this(if ever) HTC will start their own campaign to boycott you.
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PakAttack1994 said:
If you want to boycott HTC, don't buy their products, simple as that. No offense, but people ranting online isn't gonna change shiat if their sales aren't dropping.
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This. Hit them where it hurts, the pocketbooks. Don't do some stupid online petition, they rarely even work. Just don't buy HTC. I know my next phone most likely will be Samsung.
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louis.b said:
Sometimes I wonder how old people like the OP are. Just because a company doesnt have the necessary technology to do certain things they should be boycotted? Oh well.
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Well said...

louis.b said:
Sometimes I wonder how old people like the OP are. Just because a company doesnt have the necessary technology to do certain things they should be boycotted? Oh well.
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Seriously? They don't have the necessary technology? Are you for real? HTC has control over the phone. They have the technology I assure you. I am an IT professional(for 20+years), managed IT companies, deploy servers/networks, build servers, clients, deploy wireless links, etc, etc. and far more.
HTC said that all phones will be unlocked, not me, not att. HTC rolled over apparently for att, instead of standing their ground, according to recent news.
And yes I have had HTC phones for the last 10 years, administer many smartphones, and have flashed more roms than I can remember.
I am shocked how HTC has made so many mistakes with this One(pun intended). Could have truly been a world beater if it had sd card, upgradeable battery, host mode, and an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER!
Helping put pressure on HTC to put pressure on att is the ultimate goal. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, the quiet one gets ignored. Make some noise!
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c5satellite2 said:
Seriously? They don't have the necessary technology? Are you for real? HTC has control over the phone. They have the technology I assure you. I am an IT professional(for 20+years), managed IT companies, deploy servers/networks, build servers, clients, deploy wireless links, etc, etc. and far more.
HTC said that all phones will be unlocked, not me, not att. HTC rolled over apparently for att, instead of standing their ground, according to recent news.
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HTC doesnt have complete control of the phones in the US. The carriers have more control. They say if the bootloaders are locked or not and they control all updates sent out to the phones.
An a business level I cant blame them. If ATT said either lock them or we wont carry them then I would lock them down as well. We have to look at it from their point of view. They are in it to make money. ATT wants to cut back on the returns due to people messing with stuff most people have no business messing with. (happens more then you would think.)
We can complain all we want but in the end if you dont like it then do what i do and buy an international unlocked version and not worry about it.

Does apple obey carriers? No.
Ok zelendel, why are you even posting, you a referee or commentator?
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c5satellite2 said:
Does apple obey carriers? No.
Ok zelendel, why are you even posting, you a referee or commentator?
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Little bit of both to be honest. I see people getting into such an uproar without having all the facts. If people want to make a point then they should do so with all available info on it. I mean think about it. just for a hot min. If you were HTC what would you have done. Taken a 3 million device hit just to keep 1% of the users happy?
As for Apple there are far less issues with apple. If Android was as locked down as IOS then this would not be an issue

I have to agree with OP, even though the SGS3 is not as good looking as the One X, I will still go for the SGS3 because it has removable battery and storage which is important to me.
Sorry HTC you are trying hard to be Apple and you're not.

i agree !!
i like sgs3 than more htc one x

People gotta make money, and HTC is no exception. If you gotta boycott HTC, might as well boycott the spirit of capitalism.

oh wow, can't believe they'd do that. That's exactly like following how APPLE makes their products. But then again, HTC has other devices that aren't like that and will they be doing this to every new product that comes out?
Either way we should be grateful for the device. My Galaxy Nexus has no SD card but it's fine with me.

convolution said:
People gotta make money, and HTC is no exception. If you gotta boycott HTC, might as well boycott the spirit of capitalism.
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What? You make no damn sense. How is not buying a specific product going against the "Spirit" of capitalisim?

Even though AT&T requested to lock it down, it's HTC's fault for promising something and then taking it away.
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zelendel said:
You do realize that the locked boot loader was asked for by ATT and not HTC right. They will most likely ask the same of Samsung for their version of the SGS 3
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I disagree. It has something to do with HTC as well. Back at the end last year I got the vivid and we had to wait months and months for an unlock. We tried to urge both HTC and AT&T but they just pointed the finger at one another. Meanwhile, the GSII came to AT&T with no such problems. Even the skyrocket which came out at the exact same time of the vivid had no such issues. I'd be willing to bet the GSIII has no kind of problems with regards to rooting. HTC is just as much to blame for not keeping their promises, while Samsung doesn't have any such stipulations.
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The Apple example is excellent. At&t bends over for Apple. No bloatware on their phones what so ever. People are mad at HTC more they SAID no more locked boot loaders and put out a phone with a locked boot loader. Does anyone like people that talk out of their ass? That's the issue here.
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yay more Apple attacking HTC

http://www.idownloadblog.com/2012/06/26/htc-apple-mistatements/
They want another import ban.

*facepalm*
This is just ridiculous. Apple can't just be a normal corporation that tries to make the best product?
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Google should go after Apple and seek an import ban for the notifications pull down that they blatantly ripped off of Android. That would put an end to this nonsense real quick.
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Android is open source and publishes their code. (which I'm thankful for)
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Oh yeah, let's bash HTC for googles own application.

This is freaking ridiculous. Also, get ready for Apple to start suing every ultrabook manufacturer too since they got the patent for a "vaguely sorta wedge shaped notebook that has any sort of hinge"
See here: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/...ent-problems-ahead-for-ultrabook-makers/20732

stnguyen09 said:
This is freaking ridiculous. Also, get ready for Apple to start suing every ultrabook manufacturer too since they got the patent for a "vaguely sorta wedge shaped notebook that has any sort of hinge"
See here: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/...ent-problems-ahead-for-ultrabook-makers/20732
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I don't think apple would do that. IMO if apple did companies like ASUS Sony and Samsung would be able to say but in ours is the most up to date state of the art tech. Which would cause apple to admit they're between a year and two years behind the competition. Which could result in a price fixing lawsuit. Just my guess and two cents. But my order for the Samsung galaxy tab 10.1 was cancelled because of the new ITC ban against it. But it freed me to order the nexus tablet
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Samsung will destroy apple in lawsuit war at the end. trust me..

I just don't get it. At this point why does anyone buy apple products?? Locked down software, overpriced hardware, stolen ideas, and to top it off they're spearheaded by a collection of the most stuck-up fartknockers on the planet.
I for one vow to never purchase another apple product for as long as I live. Who's with me?
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What kills me is on one hand Apple sues the crap out of samsung all the time, and on the other, gets lots of components for their products from them.
And I wonder if the new iPhone will be powered by a Snapdragon S4.

k4p741nkrunch said:
I just don't get it. At this point why does anyone buy apple products?? Locked down software, overpriced hardware, stolen ideas, and to top it off they're spearheaded by a collection of the most stuck-up fartknockers on the planet.
I for one vow to never purchase another apple product for as long as I live. Who's with me?
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They buy them because you pretty much take it out of the box, turn it on, and use it. There's really no remotely complex setup stuff required. I mean, give an average user an iPhone and they will be up and running with most thing up and running within a few minutes. Android is a bit more complicated for the average user (and I don't think too many people will disagree with me, the emphasis was on AVERAGE, ie not most of us here on these forums).
Different people want different things out of their devices, that's just how it goes.
Apple's legal team, however, screw them.

k4p741nkrunch said:
I just don't get it. At this point why does anyone buy apple products?? Locked down software, overpriced hardware, stolen ideas, and to top it off they're spearheaded by a collection of the most stuck-up fartknockers on the planet.
I for one vow to never purchase another apple product for as long as I live. Who's with me?
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Gonna have to disagree with overpriced. The resale value of their products is worth the extra upfront premium alone, not to mention their hardware is always top quality. Specs aren't everything.
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You can have my 21.5 inch iMac when you pry it from my cold dead hands. However I despised the iPhone. Android is an awesome mobile platform, only one I like as much is WebOS and it's dead.

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You can have my 21.5 inch iMac when you pry it from my cold dead hands. However I despised the iPhone. Android is an awesome mobile platform, only one I like as much is WebOS and it's dead.
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I feel the same way about my MBP. Best investment I ever made.
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thank god the man who invented the wheel didnt have a legal team like this. His great great great great......grand kids would still be making us use hexagon wheels cars they didn't manufacture. Even then, if the corners were to soft, they would still sue

gunnyman said:
What kills me is on one hand Apple sues the crap out of samsung all the time, and on the other, gets lots of components for their products from them.
And I wonder if the new iPhone will be powered by a Snapdragon S4.
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Yeah, that bothers me as well. I don't understand why Samsung et al aren't playing hardball.
My only hope is that Apple goes back down the tubes. When Steve initially retired, they went down, and didn't rise until he returned. Unfortunately, I think they're too big and broad to fail like they did before.
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k4p741nkrunch said:
I just don't get it. At this point why does anyone buy apple products?? Locked down software, overpriced hardware, stolen ideas, and to top it off they're spearheaded by a collection of the most stuck-up fartknockers on the planet.
I for one vow to never purchase another apple product for as long as I live. Who's with me?
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+1 to that

Galaxy Nexus Ban Not Good For Any Android User..

If Apple is forcing Samsung to update the Nexus and remove multi-source search then it's just a matter of time before we all get that update. Don't you think?
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SkizzMcNizz said:
If Apple is forcing Samsung to update the Nexus and remove multi-source search then it's just a matter of time before we all get that update. Don't you think?
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No, it said this only effects the nexus, and Google Now will stay intact. So it should be fine for any non nexus user.
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SkizzMcNizz said:
If Apple is forcing Samsung to update the Nexus and remove multi-source search then it's just a matter of time before we all get that update. Don't you think?
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Absolutely. It's like dominoes. The G-Tab 10.1 and GN are the first to fall. With those victories, Apple's going to rapidly expand the number of devices they go after using Judge Koh’s ruling as ammunition. The G-Tab's a design patent so that's harder to enforce but multi-source search is on every Android device. Judge Koh somehow linked it to Siri but it's really the entire Google search system. It's also kind of related to the HTC ITC issue where a single event provides multiple actions to choose from. This really isn't good for us, Android, and competition in general. I hope Apple rots (no pun intended).

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Absolutely. It's like dominoes. The G-Tab 10.1 and GN are the first to fall. With those victories, Apple's going to rapidly expand the number of devices they go after using Judge Koh’s ruling as ammunition. The G-Tab's a design patent so that's harder to enforce but multi-source search is on every Android device. Judge Koh somehow linked it to Siri but it's really the entire Google search system. It's also kind of related to the HTC ITC issue where a single event provides multiple actions to choose from. This really isn't good for us, Android, and competition in general. I hope Apple rots (no pun intended).
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That's exactly what I'm saying. The Nexus isn't the only Android device that users multi-source search.
I never had a problem with Apple before but they are forcing consumers to buy ONLY their products. Either we can have a crippled phone or an iPhone and that's just wrong.
Btw I didn't know Apple had a patent on Siri.
Goggle kinda shot itself in the foot by not obtaining patents for the stuff they had years before anyone else.
Apple does ****ty business. They take others' ideas and then patent them as their own.
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Double post.

Keep in mind that the ban is only in effect until the actual trial. If this same idiot judge presides over the actual trial and apple wins there's no way it survives appeal. That's my hope anyway. By the time this gets to trial the gnex will be replaced by the next nexus device.

Keep in mind the ban hasn't actually been seen since apple must post $95 mil for the ban to actually take effect. You can still purchase from the play store.
And you all act like apple has already won. With something this big, there will likely be a large settlement and apple will get its money and Android will make a few tweaks and for the most part still be the same.
Edit: I will eat my own words, it is not available. The 96 million dollars was posted by apple last night to enforce the ban...
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buddy17 said:
Keep in mind the ban hasn't actually been seen since apple must post $95 mil for the ban to actually take effect. You can still purchase from the play store.
And you all act like apple has already won. With something this big, there will likely be a large settlement and apple will get its money and Android will make a few tweaks and for the most part still be the same.
Edit: I will eat my own words, it is not available. The 96 million dollars was posted by apple last night to enforce the ban...
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Best buy is still selling the Tab 2 10.1
It's banned as well

Apple is worth 500 billion. 95M is chump change to post up thanks to the minions who think their devices are just so fantastic and useful.
Posted from my iPad....haha

The ban only affects the original G-Tab 10.1. All the other sizes and all the "2" devices are still for sale. The GN has been removed from the PlayStore and now says "coming soon." In better news a UK judge through out three of Apple's patent claims against HTC and disqualified a fourth.

Thanks for clarifying. I thought it was the tab 2.

Happy Independence Day....Everyone needs just chill out. Google, Samsung and Apple - all are multi-billion dollar companies looking out after themselves. :laugh:
Enjoy barbeque, salsa-dips and some chilled beers.....

Damn, just bought another Gnex yesterday, glad it still shipped out.
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I'm glad the ban is in place.
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I'm glad the ban is in place.
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I see your sarcasm... I think?
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I see your sarcasm... I think?
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Actually I meant it. Here's the reason. If HTC phones get banned, no one gives a damn. Nothing changes. If Samsung devices get banned all hell will be raised. This is good for android's fight against apple.
I personally don't care about Samsung devices, and have no intention of getting one. Which raises the question, why are all of you so concerned?
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buddy17 said:
Keep in mind the ban hasn't actually been seen since apple must post $95 mil for the ban to actually take effect. You can still purchase from the play store.
And you all act like apple has already won. With something this big, there will likely be a large settlement and apple will get its money and Android will make a few tweaks and for the most part still be the same.
Edit: I will eat my own words, it is not available. The 96 million dollars was posted by apple last night to enforce the ban...
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What is that money for? Where does it go?
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What is that money for? Where does it go?
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if Apple loses, samsung gets the money to "cover" lost sales
If apple wins, they get the bond back

ECEXCURSION said:
Actually I meant it. Here's the reason. If HTC phones get banned, no one gives a damn. Nothing changes. If Samsung devices get banned all hell will be raised. This is good for android's fight against apple.
I personally don't care about Samsung devices, and have no intention of getting one. Which raises the question, why are all of you so concerned?
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Because if Apple wins this then they will most likely come after other or all Android manufacturers.
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If Apple wins and if it sets a legal precedent then be sure that everyone else would have to either pony up or deploy a workaround. The thing is; in software patents, as ridiculous they are - workarounds are easy. The problem happens when Samsung copies the whole design as they did with some variants of original galaxy s. But, by the time courts take a look at the case, the model becomes obsolete and new versions are launched.
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So...is Apple going to ever stop suing?

Wth is wrong with apple? I feel like they are literally trying to stop the sale of Android phones with their stupid patents...do you guys think they will win the whole Galaxy Nexus case?

CC268 said:
Wth is wrong with apple? I feel like they are literally trying to stop the sale of Android phones with their stupid patents...do you guys think they will win the whole Galaxy Nexus case?
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They have won already. Google announced they are altering android to ensure it satisfies apples lawyers.
One thing being changed is searching. Voice search will no longer return local results because apples patent means only siri is allowed to offer local knowledge.
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mistermentality said:
They have won already. Google announced they are altering android to ensure it satisfies apples lawyers.
One thing being changed is searching. Voice search will no longer return local results because apples patent means only siri is allowed to offer local knowledge.
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Dam...apple will probably monopolize this business anyways...there going to make android much less desirable

What the f*** ?
apple:thumbdown:

Can't innovate, litigate
Flyer

mistermentality said:
They have won already. Google announced they are altering android to ensure it satisfies apples lawyers.
One thing being changed is searching. Voice search will no longer return local results because apples patent means only siri is allowed to offer local knowledge.
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They won against samsung but lost against htc so there is nothing to worry
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I feel like if the patent system doesn't make serious changes on the Software side this is going to set a precedent for further "patent-trolls".

The only thing apple is good at is suing.

shahkam said:
They won against samsung but lost against htc so there is nothing to worry
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Its the nexus win that has forced google to change android so the htc case is not a factor now that google are changing the os apple have their first android change rather than manufacturer specific as htc win was when apple won an injunction before.
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I hope apple doesn't ruin android :crying:

The patent is a joke, like most.
I suggest Apple becomes the mascot for US Corporate Fascism.
Guess using your voice or any other human bodily input methods shall be patented next... Perhaps Apple travelled back in time and altered everyone's DNA? (Yes the iPhone 12 does time travel) They might have a case to settle with everyone then! We shall have to follow the Apple iBible in life then.
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Apple is sh*t seriously they gonna patent the **** out of every little thing they make part of ios ? Such as fonts ? I wouldn't be surprised at all
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Ha ha
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18709232
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Soon apple will monopolize phones and laptops and take over the world and our souls and patent them!

Apple is garbage, and that judge is an Apple fanatic
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angramenyu said:
Apple is garbage, and that judge is an Apple fanatic
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He/she obviously an apple fanboy lol i bet she does own one of those I**** that's why he/she went against google but hey despite that android gonna take the lead no doubt
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While I think it's stupid, it's not the judges fault. Their job is to make the decision based on whether the patent was infringed or not, even if they think the patent was stupid (haven't heard from the judge so I can't say what their personal beliefs on the matter are) if it was infringed they have to rule in favor of Apple if they believe there to be infringement.

I do not know why everyone is riding the judge for her decision. It is her job to interpret the law and use other cases as guidelines. Apple is winning in the US, but mostly losing in the UK.
But, yes, Apple is losing marketshare to Android. The more mature thumb optimized touchscreen smartphones become, the more options OEMs must give consumers. That Apple one phone a year model will cease to work magic and they will find themselves in a position they do not want to be in - no more of that high margin, one device fits all once a year, planned obsolecense all wrapped around a marketing hype machine.

Well when your backs up against the wall, thats the time to become creative.
Apple is only taking a little chip with the voice search on ics but google will fix it for now until they get that idea (like pull down notifications, Genius!!) and make apple and its customers jealous. Steve Jobs (rest in peace, great man) is gone and apple is stuck re releasing the same crap just fixed up. Ex. The New Ipad, better screen, faster. and Iphone 4s, faster, with some dumb virtual assistant. Only people like Samuel L Jackson use Siri like the commercial shows but all of us get bored within hours. Apple is staring at a blank page and the essay is due tomorrow. There really isn't any must have, new technology(like front facing camera or dual core processors, and 3d screen) out right now that would get people buying them instead of android. Android stepped up, with play and jellybean and there is going to be much more to come. The Gnex will be back in a week, badder and better than ever.
If i was Google Ceo and some kid like Apple wants a fight, I get Jellybean on every new device and most popular old ones, then pull youtube off iphones. but then again im not the Ceo.

f*** apple.... seriously, just f*** apple....
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