Technology has become more and more exceptional as we determine our demands in the computing world. Companies like Apple and Samsung has created a wide range of products to suite our every need.
Despite all these glorious breakthroughs, it is sad or maybe amusing to have these mentioned companies to fight for rights. Rights usually called as patents, in which Apple won it in US court.
In an article I have read from a known tech website, Apple is claiming that Samsung have copied a bunch of features and patented designs/innovations from them. In this simple picture below, you would understand what Steve Job's team is alleging.
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| photo courtesy: gizmodo.com.au |
I couldn't disagree. For me, it seems like Samsung has grown a bit "closer" to Apple's Iphone.
But what is it for us consumer's? From a statement given by a Samsung representative, you judge it.
"Today's verdict should not be viewed as a win for Apple, but as a loss for the American consumer. It will lead to fewer choices, less innovation, and potentially higher prices. It is unfortunate that patent law can be manipulated to give one company a monopoly over rectangles with rounded corners, or technology that is being improved every day by Samsung and other companies. Consumers have the right to choices, and they know what they are buying when they purchase Samsung products. This is not the final word in this case or in battles being waged in courts and tribunals around the world, some of which have already rejected many of Apple's claims. Samsung will continue to innovate and offer choices for the consumer." -courtesy from gizmodo and cnet
On the recent loss Samsung had, it was claimed that they awe Apple $1 Billion.
Samsung is a South Korean company, lets say an Asian company. Could be or maybe not, but in a recent lawsuits filed in Japanese courts, Apples fate wasn't the same win situation. Samsung won, and now Apple has to pay the South Korean company their legal obligations.
The lawsuit was about "synchornizing music and video data with servers" which Tokyo District Judge Tamotsu Shoji said, " It's hard to believe the products belong to the range of technologies of the claimant." -gizmodo
Even after a big loss with a little win, Samsung have launched their new flagship phone-tablet or call it phablet.
The Galaxy Note 2.0
So is this fight benefits us? If Apple would dominate the smartphone business, it could be a good thing but would prices drop? Maybe, maybe not. We also have those who prefer not to use apple products, so they can resort to Samsung, LG, or HTC in terms of smartphones.
Its actually someone's preference of which product they would use. A healthy competition is also healthy for consumers eventually giving us price range going friendly.
