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ITC gives Motorola preliminary win in Apple patent dispute

Score one for Motorola and against Apple in one of the iPhone maker’s many patent infringement suits, after the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a preliminary ruling stating that Motorola wasn’t infringing Apple’s patents. The ruling came from an administrative law judge, as Ars Tec ... Full Article »

January 16, 2012 1:01pm

German court issues injunction against iPhone, iPad in Motorola patent case

Apple’s legal war with Samsung isn’t the only set of patent fights the iPad and iPhone maker is engaged in. It is also battling Motorola in courts around the world. The latest shot fired in Motorola’s fight with Apple was fired in Germany, where a court has issued an injunction against Apple ... Full Article »

December 12, 2011 8:15am

Popular smartphones no longer worth buying

There is no better time than now to purchase a smartphone. Apple’s iPhone 4S and the soon-to-be released Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Motorola RAZR are setting new standards in smartphone functionality, reliability and design. In fact, these top-of-the-line devices are setting a higher bar for everyo ... Full Article »

October 21, 2011 12:05pm

Apple files for stays in two Motorola suits until Google acquisition wraps up

Apple is embroiled in lots of patent lawsuits right now with various smartphone makers that use Google’s Android platform, but in at least two cases, Apple thinks it ought to win by default. Those cases involve Motorola Mobility – one that Apple filed against Motorola, and one that Motorola fil ... Full Article »

September 13, 2011 7:55am

These smartphones offer the best bang for your buck

The true cost of any smartphone is considerably more than the amount you shell out for the actual device. Free or deeply discounted smartphones won’t necessarily translate to savings in the long run. When making a purchasing decision, it is essential to evaluate the carrier commitment, contract l ... Full Article »

September 7, 2011 1:13pm

Analyst: Apple may be planning big patent purchase to ‘strike back’ at Google, Motorola

Earlier this week, Google spent $12.5 billion to acquire Motorola Mobility, mostly to get its huge trove of patents and use them in an escalating war between itself, Microsoft, Apple and others. Google has been having a tough time in these patent wars, finding itself and its partners that use its A ... Full Article »

August 18, 2011 12:45pm

Apple blocks tablet sales in Europe over rivals allegedly copying its iPad

Nobody in the non-Apple camp seems to be able to get much of a foothold in the burgeoning tablet market, but that isn’t stopping Apple from slapping many of its competitors with patent infringement lawsuits alleging copying of its juggernaut iPad. We’ve already seen a suit filed against Samsung ... Full Article »

August 11, 2011 7:07am

Despite slowish iPad sales, no other tablet is close to taking off

Gadget makers are swarming over the tablet market like ants on a dropped sandwich, yet they’re barely making a dent in iPad’s dominance of the market. Consumers are confused and don’t find much to lure them from Apple (AAPL). In just the past week, two newcomers have joined the rush at Apple ... Full Article »

April 21, 2011 7:02am

Which cellular carrier is best for you?

Baffled by the business of choosing a cell phone carrier? You’re not alone. Not only do new phones hit the market seemingly every week, but the remaining big four US carriers – AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and (for now) T-Mobile – constantly change service plans and pricing to compete more effect ... Full Article »

April 1, 2011 11:00am

Reviewers say iPad 2 still the fittest tablet available

Described as “evolutionary rather than revolutionary” by Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal, the iPad 2 officially becomes available to consumers on Friday at 5PM. Our first impression of the iPad 2 is that its improvements are enough to convince consumers who were on the fence with the ... Full Article »

March 10, 2011 8:40am


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