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Apple faces a new battle over patents. This time there is a fight with Samsung, although it has to do with the mobility sector.
Google, which said it would defend the interests of Android and its
partners claim to the block of seven Motorola patents related to Siri,
the location of the iPhone, and notifications for e-mail, among others.
The lawsuit comes on the heels of Motorola and is the first to be
presented in relation to its patents since joining the company owns the
world's largest search engine and the most widespread mobile ecosystem. Motorola was eventually acquired by Google last May after some reluctance of U.S. antitrust agencies, Europe and China.
Now, Motorola, with this new situation, feel sufficiently prepared and motivated to litigate with the U.S. again.
According to Bloomberg, the complaint discloses seven basic
characteristics possessed by the iPhone and that, says Motorola,
copyright infringing its patents.
Among them is the voice control software for iOS Siri, and a reminder of location, email notification and a video player.
The accusation comes after a failed attempt by Motorola into an agreement with Apple.
"Unwillingness of Apple"
"We want to resolve these issues of patents, but Apple's unwillingness
to resolve a license leaves us no alternative but to defend the
innovations of our engineers," said Motorola Mobility, in a statement
published by Bloomberg. For its part, Apple has refused to comment.
The suit has been filed with the International Trade Commission. It is an organ that regulates U.S. commercial malpractices that could undermine the market.
This was done so because most of the components of Apple devices are made in Asia, even if it's two U.S. companies. In addition, Motorola seeks to restrict the import of such products to the United States. This would mean a blow against the company co-founded by Steve Jobs.
Apple, meanwhile, has reported that this body is not right for the
litigation, and that should be a trial in a federal district. Such is the case against Samsung, which governs federal court in California.
The situation is further complicated when the 24th of this month
disclosed the final resolution of the previous lawsuit between the two
companies, after Apple's appeal. In the previous resolution, justice in his favor Motorola over a patent that the U.S. accused of plagiarism. This affects the WiFi wireless technology of 'smartphone'.
On the other hand, Motorola accused Apple last March by three patents at the Washington Bureau. However, the judge ruled in favor of Motorola again.
As for the tension between Google and Apple, the competition between
Android and iOS is constant, since Android occupies most of the world's
mobile devices.
Apple, Android and manufacturers against
It seems that Apple is a powerful enemy of all companies related to the sector of mobile devices.
However, Google has picked up the baton and a few months ago, Eric
Schmidt said it would defend its members to protect their developing
Android ecosystem.
However, in addition to seeing Android plagiarized from iOS, Apple is
particularly active and is particularly worried about lawsuits with
Samsung. Something that also is reciprocal. The patent lawsuit against Samsung that is occupying the media and is costing both time and money great.
However, this only serves to reinforce the leadership of both, that
last Friday experienced its greatest rise in the stock of New York for
the launch of the iPhone 5. Meanwhile, the market share of Samsung is growing in the mobile phone sector.
Google
explained in a statement its position on access to content by Android
system versions that do not pass the compatibility criteria required.
The company stressed that although access to Android is free, not so
with access to its ecosystem, which is limited to verification.
The controversy over whether Android is truly open system began with the news that Google had to slow down to Acer launching a smartphone that uses an operating system based on Android allegedly, but not legitimized. The system in question is called Aliyun and has been created by Alibaba.
Google, according to The Telegraph,
Aliyun would consider using part of their tools and even pirating some
of its contents, so it would have pushed for Acer does not use the
system.
As pressure method, Acer Google allegedly threatened to eliminate the
possibility of their participation in the group Open Handset Alliance,
allowing Acer to develop devices with access to the Android ecosystem. Faced with this threat, Acer seems to have backtracked on their plans.
The group Open Handset Alliance, Google initiative, is a group of 85
companies mobile manufacturers and operators that contribute to the
development of Android.
To this end, member companies are committed to implement versions of
Android on their devices compatible with the standards set. Thus, the contents of Android, known as Android ecosystem, working properly and even in these teams.
Group membership Open Handset Alliance is enabling the launch of
devices with access to the Android ecosystem, so the alleged threat of
Google is as important to Acer.
If the company ceases to belong to Open Handset Alliance could not use
Android on their computers, with the loss of access to their content
that entails.
Understanding Google
The controversy has led to the development of a discussion of the open nature of Android.
Google has always provided access to their system, but many consider
the possibility of limiting participation in the Open Handset Alliance
is a maneuver that allows Google to control access to the OS.
The senior vice president of mobile and digital content for Google,
Andy Rubin, has signed a statement of the company in which he explains
his position on the allegations. Rubin has said that access to the Android code is open, so that the system is too.
"The opening allows manufacturers of Android devices to enable
customization and new user experience, driving innovation and consumer
choice," said Rubin. However, this freedom needs a face control to operate the system.
Google Vice President explained that the growth of the system has
encouraged thousands of developers to create content for their system,
which has also fueled the growth in volume of users.
For developers to be sure that its contents are executed correctly on
all Android handsets and consumers also have these guarantees, Google
had to create Open Handset Alliance.
"If the applications do not run well through the various devices due to
incompatibilities, consumers could leave the ecosystem, followed by
developers," Rubin wrote.
For this reason, Open Handset Alliance is required to ensure that the
different versions of Android installed equipment manufacturers meet the
standards set.
These standards are measured by tests that Android versions installed
have to overcome in order to access the contents of the system. Otherwise, Google does not allow access to its ecosystem. Since Google has explained that these tests ensures a correct and consistent user experience.
With these arguments, Google has made its position clear on the issue of freedom of access to Android. "While Android is free for anyone to use as you like, only compatible Android devices can benefit from the Android ecosystem.
By joining Open Handset Alliance, each member contributes and builds an
Android platform, not a lot of incompatible versions, "he clarified
Google.
Thus, the company has maintained that Android is an open system, but not their services.
With this position, possibly the debate on freedom of the system to
continue, although the company has made it clear that his "control" is
limited to the ecosystem, not your system.
Google has confirmed the new Nexus 10, a 'tablet' manufactured by Samsung for the search engine company.
With this new terminal Google completes its range of 'tablet', an area
in which so far has achieved great success with the Nexus 7.
The market 'tablet' gets a new model as expected.
Filtration of a book of instructions called Nexus device 10 and Google
could have anticipated that Samsung commissioned a new 'tablet' to
complete its catalog.
Later, one of the engineers on Google+ Google published a picture
apparently was taken with the Nexus 10, which virtually confirmed the
announcement.
It was expected that the company presentation scheduled for this October 29 is confirmed the device. However, Sandy Hurricane has forced Google to cancel the press event. Despite this, the company has chosen to share their news, Nexus 10 software, through its official blog.
Nexus 10 is a device manufactured by Samsung 10 inches.
The South Korean company has previously collaborated with Google to
launch Nexus terminals, but so far this cooperation has been limited to
smartphones. However, Google has relied on Samsung once again, this time for a 'tablet' of 10 inches.
According to Google, the Nexus 10 is the 'tablet' with the "highest resolution on the planet". The company explained that the device has a density of 300 pixels per inch and a resolution of 2560 by 1600. Thus, Google points directly to the iPad, which so far has highlighted the potential of your screen.
Since Google has explained that the Nexus 10 also stands out for its
long battery life, autonomy would allow for 500 hours of standby.
However, beyond the screen and battery, Google Nexus explained that 10
is the first 'tablet' that can be shared, all thanks to Android 4.2, the
version of the system used. Specifically, this version of Android will create múltimples sessions for users, allowing instant switching between them.
The Nexus 10 is going to market as of November 13 in the version of
Google Play U.S., UK, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and
Japan. According to Google, will be sold two models, a 16 GB for $ 399 and a 32 per $ 499.
Google Nexus expands the range 7 with a 32GB model and mobile data connection
Google has demonstrated its confidence in the Nexus 7 announcing new
storage options for the device and a possible model for mobile data
connection. The company explained that the new Nexus 7 models come to Spain and other countries on 13 November.
The Nexus 7 is a 'tablet' of Google manufactured by Asus.
It is a 7-inch device that has managed to gain a foothold in the competitive market of 'tablets'.
Devices like the Nexus 7 have prompted Apple to launch the iPad Mini
and Google wanted to keep renewing your device competition.
The company has confirmed that its terminal is now "even more portable." To this end, there have been more capable models and also with the possibility of connection through mobile data. Specifically, Google explained that users will now be able to get the
Nexus 7 Wi-Fi in storage options of 16 and 32GB, for 199 and 249 euros
respectively. Until now had 8GB model and 16GB.
In addition to these capacity options enlarged, Google has confirmed
the launch of a model Nexus 7 that allow connection through mobile data. Thus, users may contract mobile tariffs for connection and not limited to Wi-Fi. In this case, there will be a 32 GB model available for 299 euros.
Google has confirmed that the new models of Nexus 7 Wi-Fi only be
marketed in Spain, USA, UK, Australia, France, Germany, Canada and
Japan, through stores like Gamestop, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples
and Walmart .
As for the model with possible connection to mobile data, first
commercialized on 13 November in Spain, USA, UK, Australia, France,
Germany and Canada.
Just last month, Apple had announced that they have hit the mark of 700,000 applications in its App Store. Also at the launch of Apple iPad Mini repeated that number again, reported the online Magazine "ZDNet" . A few days later, now Google has announced the 700th-000er Catch brand behind them to have, and with Apple.
Apple disappears along a central argument that previously undecided customers to buy an iOS Device could have moved: in comparison with the competition, larger App Diversity.
In the race against Microsoft's Windows phones (currently about 120,000
apps), this competitive advantage will remain true until further
notice, in the fight against Android Apple's App Store is no longer but
the advantage.
Battle between Apple and Google intensified
In numerous patent infringement also legally discharged - - competition
between Apple and Google intensified more and more in recent months
has. After Google Apple recently with some new devices available to predation from his Nexus Series has attacked follows, with the direct pull in terms of App Diversity of the next blow.
When it comes to Apple, of course, is not only the pure App Diversity, but also the fact that it leads to more sales, an argument for the App Store. At least for App Developers, but Apple announced recently told the German business magazine "Bloomberg" That since the start of the software Marketplace already 6.5 billion U.S. dollars have been paid out to developers. The customer is likely to be the matter, it finally goes to them for the App Diversity, not to make the opportunities for developers to adapt their software to money.
Google in the palm of their hands. It is the philosophy that have tried to capture the form and the manufacturer LG to develop the Nexus 4, a smartphone developed jointly by the two companies, which was released 30/10/2012 and will be in stores from November.
Its launch had to be done by teleconference as it was taking place in New York City blocked by the passage of Hurricane Sandy .
With hardware design made by LG, Google applications,
and the latest version of Android, this phone is a risky result of the
alliance of the two companies: "It's a perfect combination of design and
functionality, thanks to the latest generation Android 'stands
Jong-seok Park, president of LG's mobile division.
The Nexus 4 features a single 8-megapixel camera that can capture images up, down and around.
In terms of navigation, features a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, which
allows you to quickly navigate the Internet and going from one
application to another without missing a beat thanks to 2 GB of RAM.
The details of this new device came a day after her older sister, the Nexus tablet 10, also developed by the two technology companies.
