Omg! Stop saying the one looks like the iphone 5!!!!!!

[AngelArs]

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There's an app for that.

 

[mcpricex]

Apple themselves have confirmed that there is absolutely no resemblance between the devices simply by the fact that they haven't tried to sue HTC for $$$billions.

 

[return_0]

Apple themselves have confirmed that there is absolutely no resemblance between the devices simply by the fact that they haven't tried to sue HTC for $$$billions.

But didn't the One come out after Apple and HTC had that deal thing?

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[TheyStoleMyName]

Apple themselves have confirmed that there is absolutely no resemblance between the devices simply by the fact that they haven't tried to sue HTC for $$$billions.

If it did look like the iPhone apple definitely would have sued.

from what ever phone I feel like using today.

 

[Nemephosis]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1013373_10151677451257888_1508754196_n.jpg

LOL!! I burst out laughing at that, oh my God.

 

[chrisxpierce]

Hey guys... anyone noticed the similarities between the iphone 5 and the ONE?

 

[cnotes2019]

Anyone notice the similarities between my son and myself

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[HNNNNNGHHH]

There's one apparent difference between the HTC One and the iPhone 5, the former device is more durable than the latter. (HTC One is anodized aluminum while iPhone 5 is just.....aluminum.)

 

[Farish]

 

[JHBThree]

There's one apparent difference between the HTC One and the iPhone 5, the former device is more durable than the latter. (HTC One is anodized aluminum while iPhone 5 is just.....aluminum.)

The iPhone 5 is anodized as well.

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[AngelArs]

The iPhone 5 is anodized as well.

Yep, anodized 6000 series aluminum.

 

[Gator352]

Yep, anodized 6000 series aluminum.

Apple could crap between two pieces of glass, throw in some chewed up skittles and then encase it in military grade titanium and the kiddies would go gaga!

 

[AngelArs]

You say that like it's a bad thing.... LOL...

 

[gollum18]

You say that like it's a bad thing.... LOL...

I think he's trying to make a point that most apple fans will buy anything from Apple simply because it's apple. Which really is true.

Sprint GS3 Running TN's Msg and Chubbs

 

[AngelArs]

I think he's trying to make a point that most apple fans will buy anything from Apple simply because it's apple. Which really is true.

Not for the reasons you may think. The build quality of the iPhone is really amazing. There is no argument about that. I didn't buy a iPhone for other reasons, none of which had to do with the phone itself. Those that love technology appreciate Apple. The new Mac Pro is going to be simply amazing, and I'm really looking forward to using maverick too. In any regard, what someone else buys shouldn't have any effect over non-Apple customers. I think it's funny how they get all hot and bothered over Apple.

 

[carraser891]

Surprised Apple hasn't sued HTC for "infringing" on their rounded corners patient.... Lmao Apple is a joke

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[AngelArs]

Surprised Apple hasn't sued HTC for "infringing" on their rounded corners patient....

It's clear that you don't understand how patients work. There's not a single android fanboy who wouldn't do exactly as Apple has IF they actually had a patient to protect. LOL....

 

[HalizDad]

It's clear that you don't understand how patients work. You'd feel differently if you actually had one though. LOL...

Most patients don't work...they lay around in bed all day pressing the nurse call button.

 

[AngelArs]

Except when it's nurse Rat​ched

 

[asanatheist]

It's clear that you don't understand how patients work. There's not a single android fanboy who wouldn't do exactly as Apple has IF they actually had a patient to protect. LOL....

It's pretty clear you have no idea how patents work.
Patents are there to help protect IP which cost money to research and develop this protection was afforded mostly to help innovation and to protect the little guy, NOT to patent something as silly as a screen, speaker, and button combination.
Lastly patents do not have to be enforced and used in a manner to inhibit innovation or progress in a market place. In other words you shouldn't hog the patents for your own use, they should be licensed. This falls under unfair business practices for the most part specially for something as silly as a simple design concept, how Apple has been able to avoid getting charged for unfair business practices reeks of bureaucracy and very expensive legal departments. (This is evident in their lawyers quitting- lawyers DON'T quit unless unsavory practices are going on).

And to answer your question: No they honestly wouldn't for something as silly as a design. Most of the times they want royalties, not to impede sales.