APPLE was hoping to magically embargo its competition (Linux-based) in one fell swoop. Apple followers who think with their ego and not with their mind might think this is just, but it is a total abuse of everything we know about due process and adherence to law. According to reports, Apple is still trying hard to ban, ban, ban. Apple is a disgraceful company, a sore loser. To quote:
Apple is now seeking yet another ban on Samsung's modified Galaxy Tablet in Germany. The iPad maker earlier succeeded in getting a ban on Samsung's Galaxy tab in Germany in a 'moronic' ruling by the Düsseldorf court.
Chalk one up for Samsung in the great patent rumble of 2011; the company has had Apple's sales ban on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 overturned in Australia.
Federal Court Justice Lindsay Foster has reversed the sales ban, as was predicted late last week, although it's still in place until Friday this week.
Samsung has been handed a rare win in its patent battle with Apple, with Australia's Federal Court deciding to overturn the injunction that prevents it from selling its Galaxy 10.1 tablet in Australia. Originally, a single judge of the court, Justice Annabelle Bennett, had granted Apple's request for an injunction against the sale of the fondleslab, triggering a complaint from Samsung that it would miss the opportunity for Christmas sales of the product. However, in a full bench sitting, Justices Dowser, Foster and Yates have decided the device can hit the stores after all – although it's not known to The Register how long Samsung will need to get shipments into the country and in front of punters. The only hint is earlier evidence that devices could land here within seven days.
Apple and Samsung are involved in an increasingly-bitter – and spreading – battle over fondleslab patents, with each accusing the other of patent violations. Apple says the Galaxy 10.1 is a slavish copy of the iPad, while Samsung is focussing on the internals, dragging in patents covering wireless technologies that are part of the 3G standard.
Where there’s smoke, there’s…if not exactly fire, how about a glowing red iPhone on an airplane? No really, someone’s iPhone apparently turned the color of molten rock (aka “lava”) and began venting “dense smoke” on an Australian regional airline last week, prompting a flight attendant to break out the cabin’s fire extinguisher.
Comments
Michael
2011-12-02 03:17:22
FUD: When did you get a job as an Apple spokesman? Apple responded to attacks by those who make Android devices. This has nothing to do with Linux, unless you think Linux is somehow responsable for the attacks against Apple.
And you have seen the evidence for the attacks against Apple. Do not pretend otherwise (as you do in this article).
FUD: Suing people is *not* an abuse of due process of law - it is a part of due process of law.
FUD: Apple still is making more money from its iPhones than all Android phones. Combined. And Apple customers are still the most satisfied of any phone makers. And, based on a reference you provided, Apple is still the number one most "loved" company, whatever that means.
In other words: Apple is winning. Still. So how can the winner in a market be a "sore loser"? You are just making things up, Roy.
FUD: The reference you pointed to does not indicate Apple lost any court case.
FUD: Apple takes those who do them wrong to court. Oh no! To your credit, though, you are now noting Apple *presented* fake evidence - before you lied and claimed there was evidence they faked it. The reality is there is no evidence they even knew the evidence was altered. Seriously, congrats on backing down from that lie of yours.
FUD: Apple is not the one who started this.
Your claims is an out and out lie. As far a needing to "catch up with Android/Linux" - remember, Apple is still well ahead in the two metrics that matter: profits and user satisfaction. So how does the leader "catch up" to the followers? Your claims are nonsense.
FUD: And yet its customers are more satisfied with their products than the customers of any other smartphone maker. Your claims do not match the facts.
Depends on your needs - but, yes, this is often the case. Still, often something less than the "best" will serve you well and be cheaper. And sometimes something other than the "best" will have features important to you.
Use what works for you: iOS, Android, or something else. But please, Roy, drop your poor whiney attitude and get over your envy.
mrkennie
2011-12-02 18:42:45
I'm probably In danger of feeding a troll but anyway, I used to own an iPhone for two years and for some reason I grew to hate it. I now have an Android phone and I love it. They are both with problems but I much prefer Android to the iOS. Additionally, out of my friends that currently or previously owned an iPhone, only one of them is happy with it but that's only because he got it for free, and he likes shiny things.
Michael
2011-12-02 18:52:20
My point was a general one: in pretty much every survey, iPhone users are far more satisfied with their products than the users of any other smart phone. Combine that with the fact Apple makes far more money off the iPhone than anyone makes from any other phone and it is clear they are the "winner" in the two most important metrics (which is not to say others are not also successful or that we need to buy into Roy's silly world where there is one winner and everyone else is a loser).
In any case: Roy completely ignores this success - Apple being in the top position - and claims they are "sore losers". How can the company that is in the top position in *both* key metrics (user satisfaction and profit) be considered to be a "loser"? It is irrational and utter nonsense.
But I get how he comes to this biased conclusion: yes, there are more Android devices than iOS. And many of these devices are low end / cheap. This is the norm for pretty much any industry - you have companies making cheap junk which sell lots of stuff. Not all of the Android devices fit this category - but some do. So, of course, they sell a lot. Nobody is saying they do not - but why focus on this one rather meaningless metric and ignore the more important ones? Easy: because doing so fits Roy's extreme bias.
Heck, even Roy has described his feelings toward Apple as "envy". He needs to let go of that and try to be rational.
mrkennie
2011-12-02 19:12:04
I think the real envy is coming from corporations like Apple and Microsoft who are typically not used to competition except with each other (albeit, in a very minor way) so they resort to patent trolling. If their products really are that good then why do they need to attack Android/Google/Linux/?
Michael
2011-12-02 19:25:04
Sure... with a few seconds of searching:
http://mashable.com/2011/09/09/apple-customer-satisfaction-survey/
Sixth time in a row.
http://www.redmondpie.com/?p=41357
And an older one:
http://goo.gl/pwL4S
In fact, I merely did a search for smartphone user satisfaction 2011 and did not find a single counter example. Try the search yourself. Look at the results. Apple simply gets top results at least most of the time. It is also true in the PC industry... Apple earns top marks there, too (though I did find *one* survey which went against this).
Huh? Why would they protect their products and innovation if they are good? That makes no sense... why would they not? Really, that is just so backwards I cannot imagine where you are coming from. Why protect something unless it is of value?
mrkennie
2011-12-05 22:45:57
Michael
2011-12-05 23:00:50
mrkennie
2011-12-05 23:44:04
I'm not saying that Samsung etc are innocent but it's all about software patents, extortion and control. Apple actually used false evidence in the German case against the Galaxy Tab. What does that tell you about Apple? What other sly tricks are they willing to use in order to block the sale of a competing product for instance?
Michael
2011-12-05 23:50:28
Oh, and with the "false evidence", yes: Apple used evidence that was false - but is there any evidence they know of this? Not that I have seen: I have seen evidence that they were given images and not allowed to verify them. But I am sure they have done things I would disagree with in their reaction to the attacks agains them. I suppose when you have a war pushed on you, as Apple has, those things happen. I do not excuse them but I will not vilify them for not reacting perfectly to such attacks.
mrkennie
2011-12-06 03:10:18
Michael
2011-12-06 03:30:56
NotZed
2011-12-02 03:58:56
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-ban-extended-by-high-court-20111202-1oac8.html
Also rather puzzling for some expert to claim an extra week is no biggie in the last few weeks leading up to xmas, the main festival of materialism around here.
earlier article with more info about the overturning: http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/samsung-tablet-gets-nod-but-apple-fights-on-20111130-1o72m.html
``In their judgment, the justices said that Justice Bennett ''failed to evaluate'' the competing constructions of Apple's heuristics patent. ''She should have found that there was no arguable case of infringement of the heuristics patent,'' ''
I read a few articles about this this morning, and It's sad to see so many commenters talking about 'stealing ideas', but then again, it's heartening to see a good number of people being turned off by the bully's behaviour and being unhappy with the enforced limits of their toys.
Michael
2011-12-02 04:15:00
Darn courts!
walterbyrd
2011-12-02 18:30:12
Michael
2011-12-02 18:36:32
Bottom line is Apple's complaints are being taken seriously enough to warrant at least some level of action before the court has even made a final decision.
mcinsand
2011-12-05 21:43:14
Your point about ego is a good one, and all too handy for marketing. Those with egos dependent on their shiny toys are perfect targets for 'journalists' that want to sell advertisements.
Michael
2011-12-05 21:51:58
FUD: You say this with no support - there is nothing saying users of Apple products have less technical awareness. In fact, some studies have shown they use more programs and are more aware of their technology.
In short: you made that up.
FUD: Both OS X and iOS have higher user satisfaction ratings than do their competitors (Windows, desktop Linux, Android, etc.).
FUD: Massive influx? Give me a break. And cult members? What? Perhaps you are thinking of the FSF and its followers?
FUD: Yeah, Apple will crumble any day. LOL!
FUD: Your post is all about your own ego and nothing else.