Smartphone makers plan to mirror Apple's approach with fewer models each year

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.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 65

Kodak lawsuit accuses Apple of violating four patents (u)

Writhing Eastman Kodak, Co. has filed lawsuits against Apple and HTC claiming infringement of patent violations regarding digital imaging technology amid last-ditch efforts to keep business afloat.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 47

54% of future smartphone buyers say they'll choose Apple's iPhone

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.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 48

Apple could collect $10 for every Android device sold, expert says

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.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 217

HTC already testing phones to work around ITC ruling

HTC Chief Executive Peter Chou revealed on Wednesday that the company is already testing a workaround in order to comply with the U.S. International Trade Commission's ban on devices infringing on Apple's Data Detector patent.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 33

Apple's legal victory over HTC not expected to have a major effect

Though the International Trade Commission has placed an injunction against HTC Android phones that infringe on Apple's intellectual property, the ruling is not expected to have a major effect on either HTC or Apple.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 29

ITC grants injunction over Apple Data Detectors patent against HTC Android phones

Apple has won an import ban from the US International Trade Commission blocking HTC Android phones that infringe upon its Data Detectors patent, a move that will require Android to drop the feature or implement it in a way that does not infringe.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 60

ITC to review one patent in HTC complaint against Apple

The U.S. International Trade Commission revealed on Friday that it will reexamine the "no violation" ruling on just one of the four patents that HTC had accused Apple of infringing.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 41

ITC pushes back final ruling in Apple suit against HTC to Dec. 19

HTC announced late Tuesday that the International Trade Commission has postponed its final ruling in Apple's lawsuit against the Taiwanese handset maker, with the final decision now scheduled to arrive Dec. 19.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 7

Serious security flaws discovered in Android phones, Samsung and HTC ignore issue

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.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 61

Patent ruling to ban HTC products in U.S. pushed back one week

A final ITC ruling that was scheduled for Tuesday in the ongoing patent dispute Apple brought against HTC has been pushed back eight days, could lead to the banning of sales for many HTC handsets in the U.S.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 0

Class-action Carrier IQ suit targets Apple, HTC, Samsung, carriers & more

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.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 63

Carrier IQ data logging controversy prompts scrutiny from US Senate

Extensive data logging software known as "Carrier IQ" has been discovered to be secretly running on many mobile phones, including a number of handsets powered by Google Android, prompting one U.S. senator to demand answers from the company.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 98

Apple, Graphics Properties Holdings battle with multiple patent suits

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.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 35

HTC reevaluating S3 Graphics purchase after ITC reversal

HTC is having second thoughts about its decision to purchase S3 Graphics now that the U.S. International Trade Commission has dismissed S3's patent infringement complaint against Apple.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 58

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