• Samsung seeks sales ban on Apple's next iPhone
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[quote] Samsung Electronics is seeking a complete ban on the sales of the upcoming Apple iPhone 5 in Korea, in apparent retaliation to its U.S. rival’s continual patent suits against it in global markets. Sources closely involved with the thorny issue including Samsung insiders made the comments Sunday as the two technology firms’ patent war is set to spread from Europe to the rest of the world. At least 23 lawsuits are pending between Apple and Samsung in such countries as France, Japan, Germany, Korea and the United States and more are expected in an increasing number of states. ``Just after the arrival of the iPhone 5 here, Samsung plans to take Apple to court here for its violation of Samsung’s wireless technology related patents,’’ said a senior executive from Samsung Electronics, asking not to be identified. ``For as long as Apple does not drop mobile telecommunications functions, it would be impossible for it to sell its i-branded products without using our patents. We will stick to a strong stance against Apple during the lingering legal fights.’’ His remarks contrast Samsung’s hitherto approach of not entering into a dogfight with Apple even when the latter brought up patent issues with Samsung’s Galaxy brand smartphones and tablets. The reason Samsung swallowed the image as copycats is Apple is one of the firm’s major clients as many of the U.S. behemoth’s i-products use its flash memories. But Samsung showed signs of changing its strategy after Apple won an injunction from a German court against the Galaxy Tab 10.1 early last month so that Korea’s foremost company cannot sell the tablet PC in Germany. To add insult to injury, it had to pull its latest tablet version of the Galaxy Tab 7.7, which has a smaller screen than the Tab 10.1, from its unveiling event during the IFA tech fair in Berlin this month. Samsung responded by filing an appeal against the Germany ruling and a countersuit against Apple in Australia where the sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 have also been prohibited. And the world’s second-largest handset maker is looking to make preemptive strikes by targeting the iPhone 5. ``We are taking different tactics since we are quite confident,’’ said another Samsung executive on the condition of anonymity because he wasn’t allowed to speak publicly for Samsung. ``If Samsung wins in Germany that will give us a big breakthrough and so will other envisioned efforts against such products as the iPhone 5.’’ Samsung claimed that Apple’s iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPad 2 violate seven patents related to its wireless technology. Targeting iPhone 5 The iPhone 5 has drawn interest even before officially hitting the market thanks to its attractive features and functionality. It uses LG Display’s liquid crystal display (LCD), Samsung’s NAND flash memories and application processors (APs) and LG Innotek's camera modules. It is also likely to have an 8-megapixel camera and an A5 dual-core processor. Near-field communication (NFC), a feature to make it possible for the iPhone to be waved over a sensor for credit-card payments, will be added, officials said. If Samsung manages to suspend the latest Apple handset it could affect SK Telecom and KT, the nation’s top two mobile carriers, authorized to sell iPhones. KT spokesman Lee In-won said that KT will pay attention to the ongoing patent battles, while SK Telecom spokeswoman Kim Ji-won made no comment. KT and SK Telecom have sold some 2.7 million and 400,000 iPhones in the local market, respectively. The iPhone 5 will make its debut here in the not-so-distant future through the two carriers. Yet, there are chances that the standoff between Samsung and Apple may ease as the former is reluctant to make an enemy of the latter. Such a mantra was well felt in statements by the Korean firm’s chief executive during a recent meeting with reporters. ``Apple is Samsung’s biggest customer. Hewlett-Packard (HP), Nokia and Sony were Samsung’s previous big clients, however, Apple is now a primary one. From our perspective, we are not entirely happy (about the litigations),’’ Samsung CEO Choi Gee-sung said. As usual, Apple Korea’s representative Steve Park wasn’t available for comment on the issue. [/quote] [url]http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2011/09/133_94958.html[/url] I'll fucking laugh if it really happens.
As childish as it is: Go Samsung
Get ready to laugh... cause it won't happen.
[QUOTE=cani;32373038]Get ready to laugh... cause it won't happen.[/QUOTE] Yeah, but as ridiculous as it sounds, there might be some chance. Apple managed to block the galaxy tab, so why not?
As childish and infantile as this whole business is getting, this gave me a good chuckle.
I thought people from those countries were generaly more tech literate and not "OMGEE APEL HURR" when a new shit device is released.
[img]http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Uploads/Graphics/001-0808211012-So-it-begins-the-great-shitstorm-of-our-time.jpg[/img] I'm guessing it's fitting? [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Image macro" - Craptasket))[/highlight]
Now that would be amazing to see.
Oh damnit. I see what is coming next. [h2]APPSUNG[/h2]
Go Samsung!
When are these companies going to stop acting like children and come to an agreement? I'll be pissed if I can't buy iPhone 5/4s. I've been stuck with my old 3Gs since it came out and the volumebuttons recently fell off :(
Ban everything!
[video=youtube;8oNgmJW7bUU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oNgmJW7bUU[/video] May god have mercy on their souls.
What the hell is going on??
If this actually gets passed it will make my day. I would love to see Apples face then.
Apple will sue them because their lawsuit looks a lot like apple's lawsuit against the galaxy tab.
[QUOTE=Paravin;32378187]What the hell is going on??[/QUOTE] Apple doesn't like competition to their already massively successful iPad. Apple sues Samsung to block sales of their new tablet PC, and being Apple, they change the dimensions of the Samsung Tablet to make it look more like their iPad 2, and then pretty much as follows. Samsung Counter-Sues. Apple Counter-Sues Samsung Counter-Sues. Apple Counter-Sues Repeat.
Come on Samsung... Don't go down to their level.
[QUOTE=chugmuffin;32379571]Come on Samsung... Don't go down to their level.[/QUOTE] Much as I hate it, it's probably to try and keep Apple at bay and appease shareholders. Apple attacked the company with the Galaxy Tab lawsuits, so it's go to show that it won't be cowed so easily by striking back. Not that I want any of this legal bullshittery fron either side.
[QUOTE=chugmuffin;32379571]Come on Samsung... Don't go down to their level.[/QUOTE] Samsung was already at their level. They've been doing this stuff for a week now. I'm hoping it delays the iPhone 5. Nothing quite like being outdated upon release.
[QUOTE=ManningQB18;32380061]Samsung was already at their level. They've been doing this stuff for a week now. I'm hoping it delays the iPhone 5. Nothing quite like being outdated upon release.[/QUOTE] No matter what they release, it will be outdated. The first quadcore mobile devices are releasing later this year.
hahahahahahaha, this is gonna be great
Apple need to learn their place in all honesty.
Samsung has no choice but to do this really. Apple is scared of competition and is trying to completely remove Samsung from the earth
why are you guys so invested in this?
[QUOTE=thisispain;32380443]why are you guys so invested in this?[/QUOTE] Because, Facepunch is convinced that somehow Apple is a evil "hipster" company despite being quite mainstream. And as we all know "hipsters" are a plague on society just like "emos" before them and must be destroyed. Samsung has made bad phones too. [QUOTE=Alex_DeLarge;32380140]No matter what they release, it will be outdated. The first quadcore mobile devices are releasing later this year.[/QUOTE] And how many apps actually take advantage of these quad-core phones?
[QUOTE=shian;32373102]Yeah, but as ridiculous as it sounds, there might be some chance. Apple managed to block the galaxy tab, so why not?[/QUOTE] There is no way, Apple is so popular it's like they control reality. Sorta like how in cartoons where a rich character is always rich in the end of the episode, and the middle class main character always ends up back to "normal" at the end of the episode after becoming rich, Apple is that rich character. [editline]19th September 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=thisispain;32380443]why are you guys so invested in this?[/QUOTE] It's the news, it's relevant to technology, Facepunch's interests. You wouldn't say that if it were Apple suing instead. It's only when a "blow" is dealt to Apple that people complain about "Apple hate".
[QUOTE=Alex_DeLarge;32380140]No matter what they release, it will be outdated. The first quadcore mobile devices are releasing later this year.[/QUOTE] Why would you ever need a quadcore phone?
[QUOTE=The Baconator;32380703] You wouldn't say that if it were Apple suing instead.[/QUOTE] yeah i did say that actually, and then i said apple was retarded for doing it. [editline]19th September 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Zanfall;32380595]Because, Facepunch is convinced that somehow Apple is a evil "hipster" company despite being quite mainstream. And as we all know "hipsters" are a plague on society just like "emos" before them and must be destroyed. Samsung has made bad phones too.[/QUOTE] yeah but that still doesn't explain why people don't understand that this stuff only kills the consumer. both samsung and apple wanna fuck you in the dick, there's no need to play pretend.
[QUOTE=thisispain;32381156] both samsung and apple wanna fuck you in the dick, there's no need to play pretend.[/QUOTE] I agree. It really irks me when people see Apple as the bad guy and then seem to think Samsung (or any other company) are fighting the good fight. When in reality they're both assholes who are locked in a legal shit fight who are trying to out shit each other. Completely bad for consumers in the end.
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