Monthly Archives: August 2012

Instapaper’s device stats reveal existence of (what could be) the iPad Mini

Posted on Friday, August 31, 2012 by Luvvitt

The iPad Mini has been a closely guarded secret of Apple’s, as despite the constant hype and hoopla surrounding it for what seems like ages now, there seems to be little to no definite idea about whether the actual device … Continue reading

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Apple’s iPad Mini plans leaked, including screen size and manufacturer

Posted on Friday, August 31, 2012 by Michael Bednarsky

According to a few people who claim to be familiar with Apple’s iPad Mini plans, Apple will be using screens from AU Optronics and LG. The screen will measure 7.85 inches diagonally, compared to the current iPad’s 9.7-inch screen. TPK … Continue reading

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How the Apple vs. Samsung ruling can be both good and bad for innovation

Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Michael Bednarsky

The ruling of the Apple vs. Samsung trial, which states that Samsung has infringed on Apple’s patents, has been taken controversially.  A popular subject that analysts are looking at is innovation.  Many people think that the trial ruling will slow … Continue reading

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Apple can’t get any injunction on Samsung devices before December

Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Luvvitt

Apple’s massive victory over Samsung in their incredibly high profile patent battle may have just received a sudden dampener. For all the money ($1.05 billion, to be precise) that the Cupertino company will be raking in with their win in … Continue reading

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LG Optimus Vu going International this September

Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by HS

The highly anticipated LG Optimus Vu is finally going international. According to LG, the “phablet”, which is currently available only in the Korean and Japanese markets, will be released in “select” countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin … Continue reading

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Apple and Motorola reach patent licensing deal in Germany

Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 by Luvvitt

FOSS Patents’ Florian Mueller claims that Motorola Mobility has reached a licensing deal with Apple that significantly clips the Google subsidiary’s wings in the ongoing Apple vs Android patent war.        

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Apple may be reinventing the way we think about live television

Posted on Monday, August 27, 2012 by Michael Bednarsky

Apple has done it before with the iPhone and the iPad: they’ve reinvented the way we think about phones and mobile computing. Hold on…they’re out to do it again.   Reports of Apple revamping its Apple TV have been circulating … Continue reading

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Time for an internal memo from Samsung now: promises to do ‘utmost’ to fight back against Apple

Posted on Monday, August 27, 2012 by Luvvitt

Barely a day after Apple had an internal memo praising the victory of its ‘values’ over Samsung in the high profile legal spat between the two companies, Sammy has just released an internal memo for its own employees. The gist … Continue reading

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Consumers will be hit hard by the effects of the Apple vs. Samsung trial verdict

Posted on Sunday, August 26, 2012 by Michael Bednarsky

Consumers are the real losers in the Apple vs. Samsung trial. A jury found Samsung guilty of violating Apple’s registered iPhone and iPad design patents. To cover damages, Samsung was ordered to pay over $1 billion to Apple. Additionally, lawyers … Continue reading

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Apple CEO Tim Cook extols ‘values’ of Apple in leaked internal mail

Posted on Sunday, August 26, 2012 by Luvvitt

It’s hardly been a while since Apple managed to land Samsung Electronics a crushing defeat in the high profile patent infringement case. Samsung may claim that the battle is hardly over, thanks to its plans of appealing against the crippling … Continue reading

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