Google Inc. with Motorola is working on X-Phone and “X” Tablet that said to be launched next year. This project is designed to compete in the world of smart phones that are now ruled by Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
Google owned Motorola to reinforce its Android mobile operating system worth $12.5 billion. Read more…
Despite a $1.05 billion jury verdict in Apple’s favor earlier this year, millions of dollars hang in the balance pending a federal judge’s decision.
It’s been a busy week for Apple and Samsung, and there’s still much more action expected.
The most recent move was a pair of orders late Monday that put the kibosh on Samsung’s attempt to get a retrial, as well as Apple’s bid for a ban a number of Samsung devices. U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh shot down both efforts.
What’s left — with this trial, at least — is a judgement on damages: the amount Samsung needs to pay Apple, and one that’s hotly contested by both sides. Apple wants to tack on more than $500 million to the $1.05 billion judgment, while Samsung wants to shave off $600 million. Read more…
