Apple shows they are sore losers? Seeks to ban HTC One imports

**droidmyme** · 06-06-2012, 02:37 PM

Puh-LEASE... If Apple keeps this up, they will start to look a lot like patent trolls

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**GMJeff** · 06-06-2012, 02:48 PM

They are patent trolls, as well as every other company in the cellular business, it seems any more.

But just keep in mind that it is also a pure business move on their part. The longer they keep other devices at bay and off the store shelves, the more apt people are to buy the iphone because there is no worthy competition at hand.

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**Verdes8891** · 06-06-2012, 03:10 PM

Funny thing i had one of my customers comment on is that they are still being innovative and creative these days... at comming up with new ways to sue people.

**droidmyme** · 06-06-2012, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Verdes8891

Funny thing i had one of my customers comment on is that they are still being innovative and creative these days... at comming up with new ways to sue people.

LOL. That made my day...

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**cindylike24** · 06-06-2012, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Jevangil

They are patent trolls, as well as every other company in the cellular business, it seems any more.

But just keep in mind that it is also a pure business move on their part. The longer they keep other devices at bay and off the store shelves, the more apt people are to buy the iphone because there is no worthy competition at hand.

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It has just the opposite affect on me. I'm even less likely to buy an iPhone because of this lawsuit. I have an iPod Touch that I bought last year that I don't use that much anymore because I now have an Acer Iconia Tab A100 tablet and a Motorola Droid Bionic smartphone. Anything I could get on the iPod, I can now get on my Android devices. I keep it around in case my nephews want to play on it. I've got some programs on my iPod just for them.

The way that I look at it, if Apple has so much money that they can bring up these lawsuits against their competition then they really don't need mine. I don't want my money funding those lawsuits.

Cindy

**DroidDavi** · 06-06-2012, 09:45 PM

I've been looking to buy a mbp. Honestly these are the things that make me think. I know at the end of the day my 1500 won't make or break there year but its hard for me to support them

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**anjali_jain** · 06-07-2012, 06:25 AM

Seems like Apple is really afraid of the competition. Don't buy Apple......

**gdbjr** · 06-08-2012, 10:33 AM

Not sure how you think they are losing. Apple is still making tons of money, the iphone is the best selling phone on the AT&T and Verizon and when the iphone 5 goes on sale it will sell in record numbers.

I just can't follow your logic.

**droidmyme** · 06-08-2012, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by gdbjr

Not sure how you think they are losing. Apple is still making tons of money, the iphone is the best selling phone on the AT&T and Verizon and when the iphone 5 goes on sale it will sell in record numbers.

I just can't follow your logic.

Android marketshare is greater than iOS, the SG3 shipments surpassed iPhones = in terms of comparing sheer numbers, Apple is losing.

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**DF3** · 06-10-2012, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by cindylike24

It has just the opposite affect on me. I'm even less likely to buy an iPhone because of this lawsuit. I have an iPod Touch that I bought last year that I don't use that much anymore because I now have an Acer Iconia Tab A100 tablet and a Motorola Droid Bionic smartphone. Anything I could get on the iPod, I can now get on my Android devices. I keep it around in case my nephews want to play on it. I've got some programs on my iPod just for them.

The way that I look at it, if Apple has so much money that they can bring up these lawsuits against their competition then they really don't need mine. I don't want my money funding those lawsuits.

Cindy

Same for me too. I've just lost complete interest in their company, and it's looking like my last and only purchase from apple will continue to be the 2nd generation ipod. Had it not been for their constant trolling I would have probably looked towards purchasing an iPad, but they aren't an option for me any more.

Of course, the Apple die hards will continue to buy anything from them, so they'll be fine financially.

**gdbjr** · 06-10-2012, 07:03 PM

Apple is still making more money then any one android manufacturer. And money is what matters to apple not market share.

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**droidmyme** · 06-10-2012, 10:40 PM

Apple is still making more money then any one android manufacturer. And money is what matters to apple not market share.

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Yep. You are right about that. I can't even flex. Apple makes obscene amounts of money.

The title of the thread isn't great, I'll admit. Created it in a state of anger not clear reason, is why.

**DroidDavi** · 06-10-2012, 11:52 PM

There scared did any one see the article about them trying to ban other ultrabooks

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**droidmyme** · 06-11-2012, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by DroidDavi

There scared did any one see the article about them trying to ban other ultrabooks

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Yeah, they submitted a design patent for a wedge shaped ultrabook. I think it's good for Apple to prevent blatant rip offs like Samsung did with the iPad.

**gdbjr** · 06-11-2012, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by DroidDavi

There scared did any one see the article about them trying to ban other ultrabooks

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This is sadly because apple was granted a patent for the design of the macbook air.

We really need to do something about patent reform in this country. It is just out of hand.

**DroidDavi** · 06-11-2012, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by droidmyme

Yeah, they submitted a design patent for a wedge shaped ultrabook. I think it's good for Apple to prevent blatant rip offs like Samsung did with the iPad.

Samsung what ? When did they rip it off

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**DroidDavi** · 06-11-2012, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by gdbjr

This is sadly because apple was granted a patent for the design of the macbook air.

We really need to do something about patent reform in this country. It is just out of hand.

True but our legal system is beyond shot. Its fine thou Google has some pretty strong patents maybe they will get to trolling

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**phonejunky** · 06-12-2012, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by anjali_jain

Seems like Apple is really afraid of the competition. Don't buy Apple......

Everyone is afraid of their competition. Also I know this is an android forum so you all will highlight Apple suing this platforms hardware, but HTC, and Samsung are doing the same. A new lawsuit daily as well.

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**monkeyluis** · 06-14-2012, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by droidmyme

Android marketshare is greater than iOS, the SG3 shipments surpassed iPhones = in terms of comparing sheer numbers, Apple is losing.

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A few iPhone sku's vs how many hundreds of android phone sku's.

Shipments vs sales, there is a difference.

Apple is far from losing.

**famerdave** · 06-14-2012, 07:21 PM

Not to be mean, and I'm new to Android, but I had to decided between maybe 30 Android phones, there are like 3 iPhones...

**metz65** · 06-14-2012, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by famerdave

Not to be mean, and I'm new to Android, but I had to decided between maybe 30 Android phones, there are like 3 iPhones...

And that is one of the reasons so many people like android, more personal choice.

I don't care what kind of phone you use, that's not how I judge someone's worth or intelligence.

**monkeyluis** · 06-14-2012, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by metz65

And that is one of the reasons so many people like android, more personal choice.

I don't care what kind of phone you use, that's not how I judge someone's worth or intelligence.

I think it's more that it's inconsistent. If google would hold the carriers to some standard then everyone could have a little more consistent experience. ICS still only @ 7%, that's saying something. Google could still keep the platform open but put some conditions in or push updates themselves.

**metz65** · 06-14-2012, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by monkeyluis

I think it's more that it's inconsistent. If google would hold the carriers to some standard then everyone could have a little more consistent experience. ICS still only @ 7%, that's saying something. Google could still keep the platform open but put some conditions in or push updates themselves.

Agreed updates need to be a bigger priority.
My comment had to do with personal choice relating to all the different styles of phone to choose from as opposed to getting an iphone.

I don't care what kind of phone you use, that's not how I judge someone's worth or intelligence.

**ajonesma** · 06-15-2012, 02:19 PM

Updates need to be their #1 priority! ICS has been out for about 7 months now and it's still only on about 7% of Android devices. That's about 1% per month. Pretty sad.