Samsung's latest tecnology in the new range of it's products such as "Galaxy" range of smart phones and tablets is to be challenged by Apple's lawyers over patent infringement.
Apple has claimed that Samsung's latest products use a numer of tecnologies and design characteristics which were first patented by Apple for use in iPhone and iPad.
The iPad (pictured left) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab (pictured right)
Both products feature a touchscreen operating system and are almost of the same sizes, however the iPad supports
a 9.7 inch display, but the Galaxy Tab comes with an 8.9 or 10.1 inch display.
a 9.7 inch display, but the Galaxy Tab comes with an 8.9 or 10.1 inch display.
The consequences:
If Apple wins the case, Samsung will be forced to pay out $2.5billion, and experts say the Android community may find itself mired in lawsuits – with Google itself dragged into the fight.
If Apple wins the case, Samsung will be forced to pay out $2.5billion, and experts say the Android community may find itself mired in lawsuits – with Google itself dragged into the fight.
But if Samsung wins, Apple may need to pay out on patents owned by Samsung – and this may mean iPhone prices will increase.
Who’s going to win? What is your opinion on this?
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