Remember that International Trade Commission file levied against HTC phones for violating one of Apple’s software patents? You know, the one that HTC complied with by disabling some of the native functionality of its phones? Yeah, it’s back. An HTC official reported that shipments of the AT&T HTC One X and the HTC EVO 4G LTE are being stopped at US customs, and reports indicate that the inspections are to verify that the phones are complying with the ITC’s ruling in December.
Here’s the statement, straight from HTC:
The US availability of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE has been delayed due to a standard U.S. Customs review of shipments that is required after an ITC exclusion order. We believe we are in compliance with the ruling and HTC is working closely with Customs to secure approval. The HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE have been received enthusiastically by customers and we appreciate their patience as we work to get these products into their hands as soon as possible.
The patent in question deals with the way that phone numbers are automatically linked to the phone dialer app on HTC phones. The company worked around this function earlier this year, reporting that their changes complied with the order. It’s unclear why these two new (highly anticipated and high-profile) devices are being singled out, especially when HTC and its American partners import tens of thousands of Android devices every month.
Supply problems haven’t been confirmed, but AT&T’s online store is showing that both the black and white versions of the One X are currently out of stock. There’s no word on what customs is doing, or when they might reach a decision. The worst case scenario is that customs agents decide the phones are in violation. At that point, HTC would probably send out another software update and demonstrate its function, or lack thereof, to the ITC.
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Ouch
If these devices aren’t in compliance, then why was the One S allowed to ship? And what about the One X’s that are already in customer’s hands?
This makes no Sense and seems like a great time to dial up the ITC and Apple and let them know what we think of their efforts.
This is ridiculous, this leach known as apple just won’t go away.
FUUUUUUUUUUUCK YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU Apple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its just slimy politics. Someone needs to start suing the crap out of them for everything they have copied.
This blog post is excellent probably because of how well the
subject was developped. I like some of the comments too though I would prefer
we all stay on the suject in order add value to the subject!
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As if any more reason was needed to hate Crapple.
I would say i hate apple but I do love my iPhone. Other than that I’m an Android guy to the bone. Tablets are my babies. That is a b!tch move, tho.
REALLY Apple are you that afraid of HTC, i hope one day u get yours because karma is a b****
What’s the battery life on the HTC One X? And to answer Wesley’s question, you can’t make that much money on the Ineternet. You can make maybe $900 in 4 weeks, but I think what you’re looking at might be too good to be true.
I just got a message from Best Buy saying that the phone will be available on May 23rd. So it looks like Apple’s reign of terror is over!
In typical Apple fashion… if you can’t beat ’em, sue em.
I’ve seen progression in every post. Your newer posts are simply wonderful compared to your posts in the past. Keep up the good work