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Motorola takes a jab at Apple Maps

By Craig Lloyd
on 22 Sep, 2012

Apple has been getting a lot of backlash for its new native Maps app in iOS 6, which released earlier in the week. Many phone manufacturers have been taking advantage of the moment, including Nokia. Now, Motorola has taken their turn to take a shot at Apple's failure.

Samsung takes yet another jab at the iPhone 5

By Craig Lloyd
on 19 Sep, 2012

Samsung has been notorious for taking jabs at Apple, especially since they lost to them in court recently. They've called out the iPhone 5 just a couple days ago, and now they're at it again with a new commercial. Samsung mentions in the new ad that "the next big thing is already here", referring to their Galaxy S III flagship phone.

Steve Wozniak on Samsung-Apple verdict: ‘I don’t agree with it’

By Eric Abent
on 13 Sep, 2012

Apple and Samsung's high-profile patent case riled up a lot of people on both sides of the argument, and today legendary Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak gave his take on the whole tussle. In a new interview with Bloomberg, Wozniak said that he doesn't agree with the decision. He also said that he thinks companies should just share patents with each other, which would allow for the development of the best devices possible.

Samsung Galaxy Note II vs iPhone 5

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Sep, 2012

Today Apple unveiled their newly redesigned iPhone 5 to the world and the first thing that came to my mind was the Galaxy Note II. Obviously the Galaxy S III is a great device to compare it to as well, but the Galaxy Note II and the iPhone 5 are the latest and greatest from both companies. Lets take a look at the two devices below.

iPhone 5 revealed by Apple with 4-inch Retina display

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Sep, 2012

So, today is Apple day in case no one managed to notice the flood of news on basically every social network platform. Apple has just unveiled their all new iPhone 5 today along with a few improved iPods. We all knew it was coming, we knew the specs, and now it's official. While we are obviously Android fans at heart here at AC the news is worth a quick mention.

Samsung plays offense, will sue Apple if they release an LTE iPhone

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By Cory Gunther
on 30 Aug, 2012

Samsung plays offense, will sue Apple if they release an LTE iPhone

Just when we thought it was almost over, we realize the party has only just started. New reports today are clearly stating that while Samsung might have lost the battle, in the end they'll win the war. According to the Korean Times Samsung holds just over 10% of all 4G LTE (long term evolution) patents and is prepared to play some offense of their own in the courtroom.

Apple and Google CEOs start private patent settlement talks

By Cory Gunther
on 30 Aug, 2012

A largely talked about report came out of Reuters today regarding the recent lawsuit and patent issues between Apple and well, the rest of Android. Today we are hearing that Apple and Google's CEOs Tim Cook and Larry Page have begun a set of patent settlements talks by themselves and in private.

Samsung CEO: Lawsuits won’t hinder our ability to produce the best products

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Aug, 2012

Samsung is rather busy this morning announcing a slew of new products and devices onto the world and Android scene. While speaking on stage here in Berlin, Germany for Samsung Unpacked during IFA 2012 Samsung's CEO made it clear that the Apple lawsuit won't cause any problems. And took the chance to take a shot at Apple -- claiming Samsung makes the best products in the industry. We'd have to agree!

Apple seeking to ban 8 different Samsung devices

By Eric Abent
on 27 Aug, 2012

Late last week, the jury deciding the patent suit between Apple and Samsung delivered their verdict, and as many of you already know, things didn't work out so well for ol' Sammy. Now that the trial is over, Samsung and Apple have the opportunity to file post-trial motions. Obviously, Apple wants a number of Samsung devices banned from sale following the jury's verdict, and today it delivered a list of 8 devices its looking to secure a ban on.

Google makes a brief statement regarding Apple v Samsung trial

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Aug, 2012

Up until today Google has been rather silent regarding the Apple vs Samsung lawsuit that many are calling AppSung. After the jury ruled completely and utterly in favor of Apple claiming Samsung infringed on multiple patents -- and requested over 1 billion in damages Google has finally chimed in with a comment.