Samsung Galaxy 10.1N cleared for sale in Germany
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - One week after denying Apple an injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, a German court on Thursday officially cleared the reworked Samsung tablet for sale after the original was banned for copying the "look and feel" of the iPad. ( 25 comments )
Apple asks ETSI standards body to set rules for standards essential patents
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - Apple addressed the European Telecommunications Standards Institute in November, asking the organization to set clear polices governing how its member companies license their patents. ( 18 comments )
Apple retakes crown as world's top smartphone maker
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - After tallying the numbers from top smartphone manufacturers' fourth quarter 2011 earnings, it was revealed on Monday that Apple has wrested the top spot from Samsung following the highly successful iPhone 4S launch. ( 39 comments )
NPD: Apple's iPhone 4S, 4 & 3GS were top 3 US smartphones over holidays
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - Apple's iPhone lineup dominated smartphone sales during the holiday 2011 quarter, with the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS taking the top three spots, respectively, in total U.S. sales. ( 45 comments )
HTC cites competition from Apple's iPhone as profits drop 26%
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - HTC on Monday revealed that its handsets are struggling against Apple's iPhone, as well as Android-based smartphones from companies like Samsung, leading to a 26 percent drop in fourth-quarter profits. ( 45 comments )
Third-gen iPad's 'window of opportunity' expected to drive Apple market share gains
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - Apple's third-generation iPad is expected by one market watcher to soon arrive during an advantageous "window of opportunity," in which competitors have nothing significant to offer, that will further increase the company's lead in the mobile computing market. ( 53 comments )
Samsung Galaxy Note Super Bowl ad takes more jabs at Apple users
Sun, Feb 5, 2012 - Samsung's Galaxy Note mobile device was the star of the company's first costly NFL Super Bowl commercial on Sunday, putting a bow on the somewhat controversial "The Next Big Thing is Already Here" media campaign that has been defined by its abject portrayal of Apple customers. ( 340 comments )
Apple's iPhone takes 75% mobile phone profits with just 9% of units sold
Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - Apple has reached new heights in unit sales and revenues, but its remarkable profitability in doing so has inhaled three quarters of the oxygen in the room. ( 78 comments )
iPhone's 36% of Q4 global handset revenue accelerates industry growth
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - New data shows that Apple accounted for 36 percent of worldwide mobile phone revenue and 74 percent of industry EBIT in the fourth quarter of 2011, with the iPhone taking more than a quarter of the entire smartphone market. ( 13 comments )
IDC: Apple climbs two spots to become world's third-largest mobile phone maker
Wed, Feb 1, 2012 - Record sales of the iPhone pushed Apple past ZTE and LG to become the third-largest handset vendor in the world, according to a new analysis from IDC. ( 19 comments )
Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Tab 10.1N escape German injunctions
Wed, Feb 1, 2012 - A German Munich Regional Court judge has decided against granting Apple injunctions on two Samsung products, noting that at least one of the patent challenges was likely to be revoked at trial. ( 17 comments )
Samsung target of official EU antitrust probe
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it has opened a formal investigation to decide whether Samsung's use of standard-essential FRAND patents as leverage in high profile cases, such as the company's worldwide battle with Apple, violates EU antitrust laws. ( 33 comments )
Court upholds ban of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany on new grounds
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - A German appeals court on Tuesday sided with Apple in upholding an earlier ruling banning Samsung from selling the original versions of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 8.9 in Europe's biggest economy. ( 48 comments )
Rumor: Handset vendors waiting for iPhone 4S demand to cool before releasing new models
Mon, Jan 30, 2012 - International smartphone vendors, including Samsung, HTC, Nokia and LG, are rumored to be waiting until the second quarter to release new handset models in order to avoid direct competition with Apple's hot-selling iPhone 4S. ( 42 comments )
Samsung looks to replicate Apple's advertising thunder [u]
Mon, Jan 30, 2012 - A report published on Monday outlines a recent interview with Samsung's marketing chief who explains the impetus behind the South Korean electronic's maker's Apple-bashing commercials, and details the company's plan to win over the hearts and minds of consumers worldwide. ( 95 comments )
German court dismisses second Samsung patent suit against Apple
Fri, Jan 27, 2012 - In an early morning ruling on Friday, the Mannheim Regional Court dismissed the second of five 3G/UMTS standards patent suits Samsung leveled against Apple. ( 18 comments )
Apple's iPhone believed to account for record 8% of global mobile phone market
Fri, Jan 27, 2012 - Even as Apple appears to have retaken the top spot among smartphone makers during the fourth quarter of 2011, a new analysis claims the iPhone made up 8.3 percent of the worldwide mobile phone market during the same period. ( 21 comments )
Apple reclaims title of world's largest smartphone maker after blowout quarter
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 - Apple overtook Samsung in the fourth quarter of 2011 to grab the top spot among global smartphone makers, earning 23.9 percent of the market with sales of 37 million iPhones, according to one set of estimates. ( 41 comments )
Apple now the largest buyer of semiconductors in the world
Tue, Jan 24, 2012 - Apple spent some $17 billion on semiconductors in 2011, making it the largest chip customer in the world, research firm Gartner revealed on Tuesday. ( 23 comments )
Dutch court rules Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 doesn't infringe on Apple's designs
Tue, Jan 24, 2012 - An appeals court in The Netherlands has sided with Samsung and ruled that its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet does not infringe on patented designs owned by Apple. ( 121 comments )
Briefly: Canadian Galaxy Tab sale, Camera-free iPhones in Singapore
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - Samsung has instituted a temporary sale for its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Canada to boost sales while Singapore carrier M1 is now officially carrying camera-less iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S models following a premature launch earlier in January. ( 12 comments )
New Apple suit claims Galaxy Nexus infringes on 'slide-to-unlock' feature
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - Apple's latest German complaint against Samsung is the first time the company has named the South Korean electronics manufacturer's flagship Android handset in a lawsuit, claiming the device infringes the iPhone maker's "slide-to-unlock" utility model. ( 172 comments )
German court tosses Samsung's 3G-related lawsuit against Apple
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - One of Samsung's numerous lawsuits against Apple in Germany, accusing the iPhone maker of violating a patent related to 3G/UMTS wireless communications, was rejected by the court on Friday. ( 23 comments )
Photography pioneer Kodak files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 - Unable to maintain a steady supply of money from its digital imaging patents, storied photography pioneer Eastman Kodak announced late Wednesday that it is filing for chapter 11 business reorganization and bankruptcy protection. ( 55 comments )
Apple targets Galaxy S II, 9 other Samsung smartphones in new German suit
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 - Apple's latest lawsuits against Samsung have asked a German court to ban the sale of the Galaxy S II and nine other smartphones, along with five tablet models. ( 94 comments )
Samsung seeks $1B bond to expand Texas processor plant
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 - Samsung is in talks with banks to acquire $1 billion to fund an expansion at its facility in Austin, Texas that is said to be the source of A5 processors powering the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S, and could possibly be the factory responsible for Apple's next generation A6 chip bound for the rumored iPad 3. ( 36 comments )
Apple jumps 9 spots to become 8th most valuable brand in the world
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 - Apple was ranked the eighth most valuable brand of the world in 2011, with an estimated total value of $33.49 billion, making it bigger than Disney, Mercedes-Benz and Budweiser. ( 129 comments )
Video: Weekend Tech Review: CES Week 2 2012
Sun, Jan 15, 2012 - Here's a video recap of the top tech stories involving Apple for the second week of 2012, including a tour of CES 2012, Steve Ballmer's keynote, big product news, the week's business stories, and upcoming events. ( 22 comments )
Reacting to Apple at CES 2012, part two: Samsung's Galaxy Note
Sat, Jan 14, 2012 - As noted in part one, the success of Apple's MacBook Air has driven Intel to inspire its Ultrabooks initiative. Here's a look at how the rest of the industry has chased Apple at this year's CES, starting with Samsung and its fiercely independent new role as an Android licensee. ( 103 comments )
Smartphone makers plan to mirror Apple's approach with fewer models each year
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 - Four major smartphone makers are reportedly planning to reduce the number of new handsets they produce, in an attempt to capture the success Apple has had in releasing just one iPhone model each year. ( 66 comments )
Samsung to take on Apple's MacBooks in bid for notebook dominance
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 - Consumer electronics maker Samsung has voiced its goal of becoming the No. 1 notebook maker, but it will run up against rival Apple and its hot-selling MacBook lineup on its way to the top. ( 94 comments )
Rumor: Sharp's IGZO display didn't make the cut for Apple's third-gen iPad
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 - A new report claims Sharp will not be supplying display panels for Apple's third-generation iPad, suggesting its touted IGZO technology will not appear in this generation of devices. ( 53 comments )
Apple's rumored television is 'the elephant in the room' at CES 2012
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 - HDTV makers have shown increased innovation at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, spurred in part by fears that Apple is planning an entrance into the market with its own television set. ( 84 comments )
Apple awarded 676 patents in 2011, ranks 39th among all companies
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 - Apple was awarded a total of 676 patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2011, ranking it No. 39 among companies awarded inventions in the U.S. ( 35 comments )
CES: Apple's Siri prompts competitors to push their own voice controls
Tue, Jan 10, 2012 - Though Apple is not present at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, the company's influence is felt on many of the products there, particularly with respect to new voice control functionality found in smartphones and televisions. ( 61 comments )
Apple's iPhone 4S propels iOS smartphone market share to 43% in Oct., Nov. 2011
Tue, Jan 10, 2012 - The release of the iPhone 4S has driven significant growth for the iOS platform, with one analysis finding that Apple's share of U.S. smartphone sales grew from 26 percent in the third quarter of 2011 to 43 percent in October and November. ( 63 comments )
54% of future smartphone buyers say they'll choose Apple's iPhone
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 - A new survey has found Apple has "explosive momentum" at the beginning of 2012, with more than half of people who plan to buy a smartphone in the next 90 days choosing Apple's iPhone. ( 49 comments )
Apple projected to reach 116M iPhone, 55M iPad sales in 2012
Fri, Jan 6, 2012 - Combined iPhone and iPad sales in calendar 2012 are expected in one new forecast to reach more than 170 million in another record breaking 12-month span. ( 20 comments )
Samsung sold about 32 million smartphones in record holiday quarter
Fri, Jan 6, 2012 - When they are announced later this month, Apple's holiday iPhone sales will be most closely compared to rival Samsung, which is estimated to have sold 32 million smartphones in its record setting quarter. ( 110 comments )
Surging smartphones drive record profits for Samsung
Fri, Jan 6, 2012 - Samsung posted record preliminary quarterly profits on Friday, largely due to continued growth in smartphone sales, though it also saw a boost from several one-time gains. ( 18 comments )
Apple gains ground while Android pushes to 50% share of US market
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 - Apple's iPhone grew 1.4% in the U.S. mobile OEM and smartphone OS markets during the three months ending in November, but Google's Android platform continued to dominate and gained 3.1% in its march to acquire half of America's subscribership. ( 97 comments )
Rumor: Apple to unveil high-end, mid-range third-gen iPads in January
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - An unverified report out of the Far East claims that Apple will unveil in January 2012 two new models of the iPad, with one high-end version featuring an 8-megapixel camera and a mid-range model equipped with a 5-megapixel shooter, but the rumor has quickly been dismissed as unlikely. ( 65 comments )
Apple could collect $10 for every Android device sold, expert says
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - If Apple were to abandon its lawsuits against Android smartphone manufacturers and instead negotiate licensing fees for its patented technology, one expert believes Apple could collect $10 for each Android device sold. ( 218 comments )
Docomo, Samsung team up on smartphone chip venture to challenge Qualcomm
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 - Japanese wireless operator NTT Docomo has partnered up with Samsung and several other companies to set up a fabless semiconductor joint venture aimed at producing mobile device chips that will compete with market leader Qualcomm. ( 8 comments )
Samsung's TouchWiz preventing Galaxy S owners from getting Android 4.0 ICS
Fri, Dec 23, 2011 - The Samsung Galaxy S smartphone and 7-inch Galaxy Tab will not receive the latest version of Android, because Samsung has said its custom TouchWiz user interface, not Google's operating system, is too taxing on the hardware. ( 194 comments )
Apple unlikely to win ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N in Germany
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 - A judge in Germany has indicated that Apple is unlikely to secure a ban on sales of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for alleged patent infringement. ( 69 comments )
Sony's PlayStation Vita launch tripped up by bugs; Android 4.0 update on hold
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 - The launch of Sony's PlayStation Vita was marred by technical issues that required an immediate system update, while Google has placed its Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" update for the Nexus S on hold in some regions as it monitors a potential battery drain issue. ( 28 comments )
Apple sues Samsung over patented iPad, iPhone case designs [u]
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 - The legal battle between Samsung and Apple continues to grow, as Apple has filed a new lawsuit against Samsung accusing the company of violating patents related to tablet and smartphone case designs [updated with clarification from Samsung]. ( 92 comments )
Samsung overtakes Apple's iPhone in Australia as patent battle continues
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 - Samsung has passed Apple to become the top vendor in the Australian mobile phone market, even as the country continues to be a battleground for a heated patent dispute between the two companies. ( 97 comments )
iPhone leads competition in UK holiday smartphone sales
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 - The iPhone 4S accounted for nearly one out of every four smartphone sales in the UK during the lead up to the holiday season, retains top spot while handset makers compete for a piece of the region's exploding smartphone market. ( 9 comments )
Samsung sues Apple over 4 new patents, but backs off iPhone 4S complaint
Fri, Dec 16, 2011 - Samsung has added four new patents to its lawsuit against Apple in Germany, but has backed off of a complaint related to baseband chips in the iPhone 4S. ( 76 comments )
Samsung ramps up A5 production in Texas; iOS 5.0.1 tweak may aid Siri ports
Fri, Dec 16, 2011 - Samsung began full-scale production of Apple's A5 processor at a new facility in Austin, Texas, this month, while hackers are claiming that Apple's recent tweaks to iOS 5.0.1 could open up legal ways to port the Siri voice assistant feature to other iOS devices. ( 43 comments )
Samsung newspaper ad hypes Galaxy Tab as 'tablet Apple tried to stop'
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 - Samsung officials have credited Apple's lawsuits for attracting attention to its Galaxy Tab lineup, while a new advertisement is portraying the device as "the tablet Apple tried to stop." ( 136 comments )
Samsung expanding media efforts to compete with Apple's iTunes
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - Samsung plans to step up its competition with Apple's iTunes by providing content directly to customers who buy its TVs, smartphones and tablets. ( 45 comments )
Apple promotes The Beatles with ad, free iBook; Samsung again mocks iPhone users
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the arrival of The Beatles' catalog to iTunes, Apple is promoting the band's music with a new TV ad, while also showcasing a new free "Yellow Submarine" interactive e-book on the iBookstore. Meanwhile, Samsung has released another TV spot mocking iPhone users, this time over music and movie storage. ( 132 comments )
Apple accuses Samsung lawyers of stalling in court
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Apple's legal counsel believe their efforts for an expedited trial in their patent infringement suit against Samsung are being held up by Samsung's uncooperative attorneys. ( 39 comments )
Apple appeals denied injunction of Samsung Galaxy sales in the US
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Apple has appealed its case for a preliminary injunction against four Samsung Galaxy devices to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in the U.S., with one legal expert claiming Apple stands a "pretty good chance" of convincing the court to overturn at least some parts of the original ruling. ( 32 comments )
Galaxy Tab approved for sale in Australia after Apple appeal denied
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - An Australian court has denied Apple's request to appeal an overturned preliminary injunction of Samsung's Galaxy Tab, allowing the South Korean company to begin selling the device as early as next week. ( 54 comments )
40% of BlackBerry, Windows & Android smartphone owners prefer Apple's iPad
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - More than 40 percent of owners of smartphones on BlackBerry, Windows Phone and Android platforms prefer Apple's iPad to tablets from their current smartphone operating system makers, according to a recent survey. ( 18 comments )
French court denies Samsung's bid to ban iPhone 4S
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - The first-instance court for all French patent litigation rejects Samsung's attempt to ban iPhone 4S, indicates the South Korean company's use of 3G-essential patents against Apple will see worldwide failure. ( 28 comments )
Google exec expects 'majority' of TVs to run Google TV in 2012
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - Even as rumors of an Apple television set continue to swirl, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has claimed that company's Google TV platform will be embedded on the "majority" of televisions in stores by next summer. ( 160 comments )
Kindle Fire's erosion of iPad market share offset by global iPhone demand
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 - Sales estimates for Apple's iPad were slashed by 1 million units for 4Q11 due to a strong Kindle Fire launch, but iPhone sales pick up slack with domestic and international demand driving a 1.5 million increase on previous figures. ( 57 comments )
Asus aiming for tablet sales to eclipse netbooks in 2012
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - Asus announced that it expects tablet shipments, which will reach 1.8 million units this year, to grow significantly next year, possibly even eclipsing the PC maker's shipments of netbooks in 2012. ( 30 comments )
Serious security flaws discovered in Android phones, Samsung and HTC ignore issue
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - The ease and ability of Android licensees to modify the software they install on their smartphones has opened vast security holes that enable rogue apps to record calls, monitor users' locations and access sensitive data without permission, researchers say, noting that while Google and Motorola acknowledge the issues, HTC and Samsung have ignored their findings. ( 62 comments )
US judge says Samsung tablets unlikely to attract Apple's customers
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - In her decision not to grant Apple a preliminary injunction against Samsung, US judge Lucy Koh stated that her decision was grounded in part on the fact that Samsung's sales were unlikely to tempt Apple's customers and instead come at the expense of other Android makers. ( 177 comments )
Class-action Carrier IQ suit targets Apple, HTC, Samsung, carriers & more
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - Apple is one of a laundry list of companies that have been targeted in a new class-action lawsuit over the Carrier IQ software data logging controversy. ( 64 comments )
Apple licensed scrolling patent to IBM & Nokia, offered to Samsung
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - Contradicting a belief that Apple refuses to license its patented technology to competing companies, a new report reveals that both Nokia and IBM licensed a patent covering iOS touch-based scrolling, and a licensing agreement was also offered to Samsung. ( 25 comments )
Judge denies Apple request to stop Galaxy sales in U.S.
Sat, Dec 3, 2011 - Apple's arguments for a preliminary injunction to block sales of certain Samsung Galaxy products in the U.S. failed, delivering a blow to the iPad maker's position in the ongoing global patent dispute. ( 275 comments )
Apple offered alternative designs for Galaxy Tab to protect patents
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 - In its July court case seeking a sales ban of the Galaxy Tab 10.1, Apple offered alternative design suggestions for the tablet in order to counter Samsung's claim that iPad and iPhone design patents were dictated by their function, and thus universal. ( 137 comments )
Apple wins one-week extension on Australian Samsung tablet ban
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 - The recently overturned ban of Samsung's Galaxy 10.1 tablet sales in Australia has been extended one week, new court date set to deliberate whether Apple will be allowed to appeal. ( 33 comments )
Australian court overturns ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Apple to appeal
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - An Australian court has overturned a preliminary injunction against Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 as part of the ongoing legal battle between Apple and its rival, but the iPad maker has indicated that it will appeal the ruling. ( 122 comments )
Apple asks German court to bar sales of Samsung's redesigned Galaxy Tab 10.1N
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - Samsung's recent retooling of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet wasn't enough to ward off Apple's legal challenges, as the iPad maker has now asked a German court to stop sales of the redesigned Tab 10.1N. ( 37 comments )
Apple, Graphics Properties Holdings battle with multiple patent suits
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - In a handful of newly filed patent infringement lawsuits, Apple is suing and also being sued by Graphics Properties Holdings, formerly known as Silicon Graphics Inc. ( 36 comments )
Samsung attorney says Australian judge wrong in banning its iPad-like tablet
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 - An attorney for Samsung argued Australian judge Annabelle Bennett was wrong in granting Apple a temporary injunction against the Galaxy Tab, saying the justice made a series of errors and failed to understand key elements of the case. ( 68 comments )
WSJ: Apple investing in Sharp plant for iPad 3 displays
Fri, Nov 25, 2011 - Sharp is said to be ramping up production of LCD panels for the next-generation iPad after an investment from Apple for its manufacturing facilities, according to a new report. ( 51 comments )
Samsung Galaxy S II ad mocks iPhone line-waiters
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 - A new television ad by Samsung reflects its growing rivalry with Apple by painting a caricature of customers waiting in line for the iPhone. ( 274 comments )
HP leads all 1.2M non-Apple tablets sold in US in 2011
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 - The NPD Group on Tuesday offered a picture of how tablets that are not Apple's iPad are faring in the market in the U.S., revealing that Hewlett-Packard's $99 fire sale of the failed TouchPad gave it the largest unit share so far in 2011. ( 142 comments )
Galaxy Nexus web benchmarks outpace iPhone 4S as 'Woz' picks up early copy
Sat, Nov 19, 2011 - Early web benchmarks for the Galaxy Nexus show that the flagship smartphone outperforms Apple's iPhone 4S in some areas, while Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been spotted picking up a copy of the Galaxy Nexus at Google's headquarters. ( 136 comments )
Rumor: Display suppliers shipping 3M iPad 3 panels for assembly in Jan. 2012
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - Samsung, LG Display and Sharp have begun shipping high-resolution displays for Apple's next generation iPad as Foxconn prepares to begin assembly in January 2012, a new report claims. ( 35 comments )
Apple reportedly reduced iPad 2 orders because it bought 16M last quarter
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - An overabundance of iPad 2 components purchased by Apple last quarter has allowed the company to actually draw down its orders ahead of the holidays due to an excess of parts, which will allow it to build between 4 million and 5 million units. ( 47 comments )
Samsung modifies, rebrands & relaunches Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 - In an attempt to bypass claims of patent infringement from Apple, Samsung has modified the design of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 touchscreen tablet, slightly renamed it, and re-released it in Germany. ( 34 comments )
Gartner: Apple's iOS lost smartphone share to Android in Q3 2011
Tue, Nov 15, 2011 - With a limited number of iPhone models taking on a plethora of Android-powered handsets from multiple manufacturers, Apple's iOS actually lost market share in the worldwide smartphone market last quarter despite growing sales, according to the latest sales data from Gartner. ( 85 comments )
Samsung obtains March 2012 hearing against Apple in Australian patent case
Tue, Nov 15, 2011 - Samsung has successfully obtained a full hearing with an Australian court for its patent case against rival Apple's iPhone 4S, with the hearing scheduled to take place in March 2012. ( 16 comments )
Developer survey finds iPad domination, growing interest in Kindle Fire
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 - A new poll of mobile developers has found that nearly all are interested in developing for Apple's iPad, while the still-unreleased Amazon Kindle Fire is already the second-most-popular Android device among developers worldwide. ( 28 comments )
Samsung won't try to block Apple's iPhone 4S in South Korea
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 - Samsung has announced it will not seek an injunction in its own country of South Korea against Apple's newly released iPhone 4S. ( 14 comments )
Samsung seeking injunction against Apple's 3G products in Germany
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 - In a reversal of its position that Apple is an aggressor trying to stifle competition with patent lawsuits, Google's Android licensee Samsung is initiating new efforts to ban Apple's 3G products in Germany using the same standards-based patent action Motorola has. ( 33 comments )
Australian retailer ignores injunction, sells Galaxy Tab
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - An Australian retailer continues to sell Samsung's Galaxy Tab despite a temporary country-wide injunction, ignoring threats of legal action from Apple. ( 57 comments )
Microsoft looking to drum up Windows Phone interest with 55-foot NYC replica
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - Microsoft has installed a six-story interactive Windows Phone structure in New York City's Herald Square as a promotional stunt to increase awareness of its struggling smartphone platform. ( 56 comments )
South Korean carriers flooded with 200K one-day iPhone 4S pre-orders
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - South Korean sales for Apple's new iPhone 4S reached 200,000 units in one day as mobile carriers KT and SK telecom opened pre-orders for the device. ( 47 comments )
Apple the only phone maker to show US subscriber growth since June
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - Apple was the only top-5 phone manufacturer to grow its slice of the U.S. mobile subscriber market during the third quarter while its share rose above 10% for the first time, according to a new report. ( 26 comments )
With 4% market share, Apple's iPhone rakes in 52% of mobile profits
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - Apple is estimated to have taken in 52 percent of the handset industry's operating profits last quarter, despite only having a 4.2 percent global handset market share. ( 102 comments )
European Commission investigating Samsung over abuse of FRAND patents against Apple
Thu, Nov 3, 2011 - According to legal documents filed by Apple in its California patent dispute with Samsung, the European Commission is investigating Samsung's patent litigation to determine if its use of standards-essential patents violates competition laws. ( 30 comments )
Samsung to depose Apple's iPhone designers, including Jony Ive
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 - By the end of the month, Samsung plans to have depositions from a number of Apple designers, including senior vice president Jonathan Ive, in its ongoing patent infringement suit. ( 132 comments )
South Korea repeals ban on iOS games ahead of iPhone 4S launch
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 - The week before Apple's iPhone 4S is set to launch in the country, South Korea has removed a ban that had blocked App Store games due to ratings concerns. ( 9 comments )
HTC tops Apple in Q3 US smartphones but predicts weak Q4
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 - Taiwan smartphone maker HTC reported record sales of 13.2 million units worldwide, including 5.7 million in the US, prompting market research group Canalys to name it the top selling vendor in the country. ( 31 comments )
Samsung handset sales surge, profits shrink in the third quarter
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 - South Korean electronics maker Samsung on Friday posted record mobile phone sales and profits for the third quarter of 2011, but the growth wasn't enough to overcome a drop in profit from other segments of the company. ( 31 comments )
Apple slips to No. 5 handset maker, No. 2 in smartphones after iPhone transition quarter
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 - After buyers holding out for the iPhone 4S resulted in slowed iPhone 4 sales for Apple last quarter, Chinese handset maker ZTE slipped past it to become the fourth-largest global handset maker, while Samsung took the top spot among smartphone vendors worldwide, according to a new analysis. ( 106 comments )
Samsung appeals injunction barring Galaxy Tab sales in Australia
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - Samsung on Thursday appealed a court decision that banned sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia due to alleged infringement of patents owned by Apple. ( 11 comments )
Rumor: Apple manufacturers facing difficulties with high-res screens for iPad 3
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - Apple's suppliers are said to have come up against challenges in their efforts to mass produce a high-resolution Retina-like display for the iPad 3, a new report claims. ( 48 comments )
Judge denies Samsung attempt to squash Italian iPhone 4S launch
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 - A judge on Wednesday denied Samsung’s request for an injunction on Apple's new iPhone 4S sales in Italy ahead of this Friday's local launch. ( 40 comments )
