Apple blocking One X in US. Could S3 become their next target?
- It was unique to HTC as in it was the result of a ruling that was set to go into effect April ____. All parties knew it was coming. There is no such ruling against Samsung at this time.
As for HTC, it might have been beneficial had they attempted to prove they removed the patent violation prior to launching the phones in the first place though. Now they pay with their stock price and a lot of pissed off consumers.phonejunky likes this.05-17-2012 02:00 AMLike 1 - How do they prove that ahead of time?
Not sure that opportunity exists. Customs doesn't care until Apple complains.
Apple surely isn't going to give its blessing.05-17-2012 03:53 AMLike 0 - As a matter of a fact, the Galaxy S III has not been included in Apple's case against Samsung (yet that is because im sure Apple will find some way to sue Samsung over it)
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Do we really believe even Apple has some sort of pull or power like this?
Even the courts are sick of them right now, I just don't see it. Then again, there is the possibility that Steve Jobs rose from the depths of hell himself and bribed the customs officials. That might be more likely.Ry and deraildoax like this.05-17-2012 07:46 PMLike 2 - So far the galaxy s 3 will not be targeted due to the fact that it was made by Samsung laywers. Unless apple makes a patent for a pebble shaped phone, the jury would not allow apple to stop the shipment to the United States. HTC "obviously" is too perfect and rectangular so Apple will try to stop them. Anyway I think that 16 GiB storage is enough to stop a lot of customers from buying that phone.05-17-2012 08:09 PMLike 2
- From what I gathered from an apple fansite is that the ban is due to some Sense software that infringes on an apple patent and is not found in android itself.05-17-2012 10:51 PMLike 0
- Apple likes to brag about reinventing phone, they should add "Patent troll" to their resume as well. I loved what germany did, they just threw out the cases from apple. And said they had enough. way to go germany!05-17-2012 10:56 PMLike 4
- It was unique to HTC as in it was the result of a ruling that was set to go into effect April ____. All parties knew it was coming. There is no such ruling against Samsung at this time.
As for HTC, it might have been beneficial had they attempted to prove they removed the patent violation prior to launching the phones in the first place though. Now they pay with their stock price and a lot of pissed off consumers.05-18-2012 12:02 AMLike 0 - I dunno about their stock prices nor have I talked to anyone that ordered these phones, but if it was more, I'd just be more pissed off at Apple (or is it @$$hole?). Can't blame HTC for trying to sneak it by as that's something Apple shouldn't have been able to patent anyway. Come to think of it, it did **** me off at Apple even more and I didn't buy one!05-18-2012 01:50 AMLike 0
- Ita a matter of public record that Apple contacted the ITC....I verified thia by putting in a call to their public relations department yesterday (working on a story a out all thia madness) I spoke to a very nice, professional individual who confirmed it and referred me to speak with US Customs about an eta for the conclusion of the investivation....wotking on that now.
Jack05-18-2012 06:41 AMLike 0 - Its kinda funny...
On my Epic Touch 4G, what exactly crApple is doing to HTC, TouchWiz does the same exact thing. When you click on a link or phone number, it opens up a pop asking you which program you would like to open with the link... I haven't checked on an ICS build to see if it has been changed, but on my work RAZR Maxx running AOKP it does the same thing. I know in Sense 4 they have changed it for the US versions.
This whole thing is a total BS mess. HTC is smaller than Samsung, and Apple chose to pick on the smaller company with less lawyers, and doesn't want to go after Motorola, as its "unofficially" owned by Google. Its basically what is boils down to.05-18-2012 11:08 AMLike 0 - Its kinda funny...
On my Epic Touch 4G, what exactly crApple is doing to HTC, TouchWiz does the same exact thing. When you click on a link or phone number, it opens up a pop asking you which program you would like to open with the link... I haven't checked on an ICS build to see if it has been changed, but on my work RAZR Maxx running AOKP it does the same thing. I know in Sense 4 they have changed it for the US versions.
This whole thing is a total BS mess. HTC is smaller than Samsung, and Apple chose to pick on the smaller company with less lawyers, and doesn't want to go after Motorola, as its "unofficially" owned by Google. Its basically what is boils down to.
Apple is suing everybody and their mother.
I ALSO agree that it is bs though. The US versions of the One Series do NOT operate this way. They have removed the choices, so it does not apply. Just raises my hatred for APPLE even more.05-18-2012 11:25 AMLike 0 - Rumor was Apple put in a big order for the flexible Amoled screens. I bet they would like to get Samsung replaced.05-18-2012 02:02 PMLike 0
- Well in case anyone here wants to order a One X, Amazon has them in stock for $129.99 AmazonWireless: HTC One X 4G Android Phone, Gray (AT&T)
Personally I'm eager to get my hands on the GS3 and with NINE MILLION pre-orders it's a sure thing to CRUSH the "Next iPhone"..Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk!
05-18-2012 02:07 PMLike 0 - RyModerator CaptainWell in case anyone here wants to order a One X, Amazon has them in stock for $129.99 AmazonWireless: HTC One X 4G Android Phone, Gray (AT&T)
Personally I'm eager to get my hands on the GS3 and with NINE MILLION pre-orders it's a sure thing to CRUSH the "Next iPhone"..Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk!
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