Many of us wake up this morning reading the news that Samsung has sent 30 truckloads of 5-cents coin to Apple as part of its $1B payment that it has to pay to Apple. This whole mega-episode is getting hilarious.
Yes, news were rippling fast across the Internet that Samsung has decided to pay Apple the $1B penalty that SF court has imposed as penalty to Samsung for flagrantly infringing on Apple's design patents. The Samsung executives might have thought that enough is enough and they hope to put an end to this whole legal drama quickly. So, they have just decided to pay Apple. But... there is a catch there. Samsung wants to pay Apple in a really 'creative' way. It has decided to send 30 trucks full of all 5-cents coin to Apple.
If you believe that this story is true, you are not alone. Many people are tricked into believing this. This turns out to be a hoax. A funny one indeed.
With the recent verdict in Apple's favour, both camps have been quick to take actions. Samsung has filed a request for injunction ban against its Galaxy Tablet to be lifted with immediate effect since the 10.1 tablet is not in one of the devices that are found to have violated Apple's patents. In return, Samsung has demanded that Apple pay for all the sales loss that result from the injunction. The hearing is set to take place on September 20, just 1 day before the highly speculated launch of iPhone 5.
Similarly, Apple is fast in capitalizing its victory. It has filed suits to ban Samsung's devices that have been found to be in patent violation. The hearing is scheduled for early December this year.
Will there be more drama to unfold? There are certainly going to be many twist and turns around this mega showdown. Stay tuned! For more of stories related to iphone 5 rumours, go to http://iphone-5-rumors.webs.com/
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Monday, 27 August 2012
Apple's $1B Win: Comments, Reactions and Futures
The verdict had just been made. What was expected to be a close decision turned out to be a lopsided decision in favour of Apple. Apple has just seen its wealth ticked up by $1B coming from the damages that Samsung is liable to and has to pay. The numbers and one-sided victory had taken industry experts and analysts by surprise. While everyone (kind-of quietly) expected Apple to see some of its patents being upheld, no one anticipated such a heavy one-sided victory.
Soon after the decision, Korea Times reported a shocked Samsung executive who was quoted as saying that the outcome was "absolutely the worst case scenario". Shortly after the decision, Samsung described the decision as "loss for American consumers" given by the following statement:
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.
On the other hand, Apple fans have everything to rejoice about. Tim Cook describes the lawsuit as something that is more than just about patent and money, but it's about values.
Reactions from industry experts, watchers and analysts have been mixed. Many Samsung users are left in shock and confusion as to what the future means to them. Will they still be able to use the device that they are holding on to? Or will they be liable for a product that they have paid? Will this verdict leads to fewer consumer choices as Samsung claimed? Will rectangle designs with rounded corners and rounded icons be exclusive to Apple's devices? Are we going to see non-rectangular devices in the future? Some analysts believe this is so.
However, others ought to disagree with the view. Many analysts believe that the verdict is good for the industry. This will give a signal to all other device manufacturers to start all over again from their drawing board instead of 'intelligently' just copying designs. This will undoubtedly end up with slightly less competition in the short run. But we know all too well that there is no bound to human creativity and this will only elevate the whole industry and offer consumers distinctly better options.
Everyone expects Samsung not to throw in the towel and surrender anytime soon. Neither does anyone expect Apple to stop its train of legal lawsuits. In fact, the next injunction hearing against Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1 will be held on September 20 and it is interesting to see what is the outcome of the hearing.
The ongoing patent war will only become more interesting in the next coming weeks as the likes of industry giants such as Apple, Samsung, Amazon, Nokia and Google are expected to kick of the launch-frenzy September with their own product announcements.
Will iphone 5 be coming to Singapore on September 21 as widely rumoured?
Soon after the decision, Korea Times reported a shocked Samsung executive who was quoted as saying that the outcome was "absolutely the worst case scenario". Shortly after the decision, Samsung described the decision as "loss for American consumers" given by the following statement:
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.
On the other hand, Apple fans have everything to rejoice about. Tim Cook describes the lawsuit as something that is more than just about patent and money, but it's about values.
Reactions from industry experts, watchers and analysts have been mixed. Many Samsung users are left in shock and confusion as to what the future means to them. Will they still be able to use the device that they are holding on to? Or will they be liable for a product that they have paid? Will this verdict leads to fewer consumer choices as Samsung claimed? Will rectangle designs with rounded corners and rounded icons be exclusive to Apple's devices? Are we going to see non-rectangular devices in the future? Some analysts believe this is so.
However, others ought to disagree with the view. Many analysts believe that the verdict is good for the industry. This will give a signal to all other device manufacturers to start all over again from their drawing board instead of 'intelligently' just copying designs. This will undoubtedly end up with slightly less competition in the short run. But we know all too well that there is no bound to human creativity and this will only elevate the whole industry and offer consumers distinctly better options.
Everyone expects Samsung not to throw in the towel and surrender anytime soon. Neither does anyone expect Apple to stop its train of legal lawsuits. In fact, the next injunction hearing against Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1 will be held on September 20 and it is interesting to see what is the outcome of the hearing.
The ongoing patent war will only become more interesting in the next coming weeks as the likes of industry giants such as Apple, Samsung, Amazon, Nokia and Google are expected to kick of the launch-frenzy September with their own product announcements.
Will iphone 5 be coming to Singapore on September 21 as widely rumoured?
Clash of the Tech Titans - By Numbers
There is no question that the biggest news swirling around the media (traditional or online) has been the court brawl between Apple and Samsung. The pouring attention that this case has been receiving is unprecedented, largely due to few reasons. Ever since the industry evolution began, there is no company that creates polarization as much as Apple has created. Majority of consumers are either Apple haters or Apple lovers. No doubt in democratic rule of the world that there will be those standing in the centre who feel indifference towards Apple. But these people are likely to be either non-tech enthusiast or doesn't know what they want.
The beauty of Apple products has proven to be a double-edged sword for many consumers. The warranty terms and conditions that come with iDevices are dictated solely one-sided and often churns out unhappy customers when accident happens to their iDevices and they found that the warranty is deemed void.
One major key to Apple's success is its ability to build a flourishing and self-renewing software ecosystem. Everyday, hundreds of thousands of apps are uploaded and millions of dollars are put into developers' coffers. Such ecosystem comes at the expense of consumers who enjoy little flexibility when it comes to unleashing the true power of their iDevices. This is one pain that has led many to hate Apple. Given the sheer market dominance, Apple enjoys the upper hand and has the capacity to dictate consumer behaviours.
Samsung has risen through the ashes as the only strong contender who poises much promise to take on Apple's dominance. This is why many Apple haters are likely to be Samsung lovers. And indeed, the rise of Samsung has further irked Apple fanboys. While Samsung is a saviour to many Apple haters, Samsung is nothing but a copycat to all Apple fans. This has polarized the industry even further.
In past few months leading to the court war between Apple and Samsung in San Francisco district court, Apple has filed numerous injunctions against Samsung in many parts of the world. In August 2011, a German court approved Apple's request for injunction against Samsung Galaxy Tab. This caused a huge embarrassment to Samsung who was forced to pull down a huge banner it has prepared as part of its plan to unveil the Galaxy Tab. Other than this, there are several other injunction requests filed by Apple that was approved in several other countries. Just prior to the district court hearing, Judge Lucy Koh had awarded Apple's injunction request against Samsung Galaxy Tab in United States.
The patent fight as huge as this was set to cause a ripple effect that will shake the entire industry for many years to come. This will also go down as one of the classic 'Clash of the (Tech) Titans' in the history of modern industrial revolution. This itself explains why such an outpouring of attention and coverage by the media, bloggers and journalists.
On the side note, with iPhone 4s in Singapore enjoying commanding popularity, what can we expect when the new Samsung Galaxy Note is unveiled on August 29? Do not expect this clash to end soon. So, let us take a back seat and enjoy for now.
The beauty of Apple products has proven to be a double-edged sword for many consumers. The warranty terms and conditions that come with iDevices are dictated solely one-sided and often churns out unhappy customers when accident happens to their iDevices and they found that the warranty is deemed void.
One major key to Apple's success is its ability to build a flourishing and self-renewing software ecosystem. Everyday, hundreds of thousands of apps are uploaded and millions of dollars are put into developers' coffers. Such ecosystem comes at the expense of consumers who enjoy little flexibility when it comes to unleashing the true power of their iDevices. This is one pain that has led many to hate Apple. Given the sheer market dominance, Apple enjoys the upper hand and has the capacity to dictate consumer behaviours.
Samsung has risen through the ashes as the only strong contender who poises much promise to take on Apple's dominance. This is why many Apple haters are likely to be Samsung lovers. And indeed, the rise of Samsung has further irked Apple fanboys. While Samsung is a saviour to many Apple haters, Samsung is nothing but a copycat to all Apple fans. This has polarized the industry even further.
In past few months leading to the court war between Apple and Samsung in San Francisco district court, Apple has filed numerous injunctions against Samsung in many parts of the world. In August 2011, a German court approved Apple's request for injunction against Samsung Galaxy Tab. This caused a huge embarrassment to Samsung who was forced to pull down a huge banner it has prepared as part of its plan to unveil the Galaxy Tab. Other than this, there are several other injunction requests filed by Apple that was approved in several other countries. Just prior to the district court hearing, Judge Lucy Koh had awarded Apple's injunction request against Samsung Galaxy Tab in United States.
The patent fight as huge as this was set to cause a ripple effect that will shake the entire industry for many years to come. This will also go down as one of the classic 'Clash of the (Tech) Titans' in the history of modern industrial revolution. This itself explains why such an outpouring of attention and coverage by the media, bloggers and journalists.
On the side note, with iPhone 4s in Singapore enjoying commanding popularity, what can we expect when the new Samsung Galaxy Note is unveiled on August 29? Do not expect this clash to end soon. So, let us take a back seat and enjoy for now.
The Flare of an Epic Battle in Patent Realm
Best friends turn to foes. The relationship between Samsung and Apple started out like a perfect match. Apple, as the world's fastest growing company - in terms of revenue and cult-like popularity, set its ambitions clearly. Led by the legendary and luminary founder, Steve Jobs, Apple was on a path to be the world's most admired brand and most valuable company. There was no doubt about it.
Apple's ambition was so high that not many companies in the world are able to draw any near comparison or even support them. Samsung, known as Asia's fastest rising star in tech world, shares similarly audacious ambition. Few years back, Samsung had already overthrown many of the Japanese electronic makers (Sony, Panasonic and Toshiba just to name a few) who used to be the King of the industry. From washing machine to fridge. From home theatre systems to mobile phones. From laptop to television.
Since few years back, Samsung had been number one in few highly competitive sectors. Two of them are the semiconductors and LCD / LED panel makers, both of which Samsung had become the largest player.
This made Samsung the natural or obvious choice for Apple. The partnership between the two started with Apple's selection of Samsung to be its semiconductor vendors, supplying various chips from the flash memory to the A5 processors. Through the years, Apple was able to generate high demands for its products and the partnership between two friends were all sweet.
This was until the point when Samsung saw the meteoric rise of the Apple's iPhone (iPhone 3G / 3GS and iPhone 4 / 4S) went largely unchallenged for at least a few good years until Google came up with the Android OS. Having learned enough of what it takes to assemble a device perceived as highly flawless such as iPhone and iPad, coupled with seismic shift from traditional (qwerty-based) hand sets to smartphone hand sets, no one would be able to withstand the temptation of such a promising business.
More strikingly, Apple, through its iDevices - iPhone and iPad - looked set to change how mass computing would be in a few years time. PC sales show no sign of upsurge in growth and the best annual growth is hovering around low 2-4%. Consumers were starting to abandon traditional mobile phone, notably Nokia's symbian-powered sets - and adopting the new keyboard-less smartphone devices.
This was probably the turning point of the once-sweet relationship. Samsung started a plot to challenge its own best friend. Samsung started to build i-clone devices. Whether this was done with much deliberation or little thoughts, this action was like a time-bomb that was just waiting to explode. And indeed, the time-bomb is up and it has exploded to what is now one of the most epic battle ever fought in the world of intellectual property.
Source: http://buyzell.com
Apple's ambition was so high that not many companies in the world are able to draw any near comparison or even support them. Samsung, known as Asia's fastest rising star in tech world, shares similarly audacious ambition. Few years back, Samsung had already overthrown many of the Japanese electronic makers (Sony, Panasonic and Toshiba just to name a few) who used to be the King of the industry. From washing machine to fridge. From home theatre systems to mobile phones. From laptop to television.
Since few years back, Samsung had been number one in few highly competitive sectors. Two of them are the semiconductors and LCD / LED panel makers, both of which Samsung had become the largest player.
This made Samsung the natural or obvious choice for Apple. The partnership between the two started with Apple's selection of Samsung to be its semiconductor vendors, supplying various chips from the flash memory to the A5 processors. Through the years, Apple was able to generate high demands for its products and the partnership between two friends were all sweet.
This was until the point when Samsung saw the meteoric rise of the Apple's iPhone (iPhone 3G / 3GS and iPhone 4 / 4S) went largely unchallenged for at least a few good years until Google came up with the Android OS. Having learned enough of what it takes to assemble a device perceived as highly flawless such as iPhone and iPad, coupled with seismic shift from traditional (qwerty-based) hand sets to smartphone hand sets, no one would be able to withstand the temptation of such a promising business.
More strikingly, Apple, through its iDevices - iPhone and iPad - looked set to change how mass computing would be in a few years time. PC sales show no sign of upsurge in growth and the best annual growth is hovering around low 2-4%. Consumers were starting to abandon traditional mobile phone, notably Nokia's symbian-powered sets - and adopting the new keyboard-less smartphone devices.
This was probably the turning point of the once-sweet relationship. Samsung started a plot to challenge its own best friend. Samsung started to build i-clone devices. Whether this was done with much deliberation or little thoughts, this action was like a time-bomb that was just waiting to explode. And indeed, the time-bomb is up and it has exploded to what is now one of the most epic battle ever fought in the world of intellectual property.
Source: http://buyzell.com
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