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Are Android’s Days Numbered?

The patent battle Apple has engaged with Android OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) can have extremely grave consequences including ban on the disputed Android products, which could mean anything between a complete wipe-out to decreased US market share, to the Google's mega-hit mobile OS.

ITC Ruling Says Key Android Codes Infringe Apple Patents: Will Google’s Mega-hit OS See Past 2011?

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Google's Android Operating System is in serious trouble with the ITC ruling which says Android-run HTC devices infringe two of ten Apple patents in an initial determination by an administrative law judge (ALJ). These determinations will undergo review by the six-member Commission, the highest decision-making body at the ITC, to reach the final decision, with the target date of the final Commission decision set for December 6, 2011.
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Google Android + Sony Tablet and Ericsson Could Crush Apple iOS

The rivalry between Google and Apple continues to heat up as the two tech giants reported progressive development for Android and Apple App Store. Apple holds the lead with over 15 billion downloads while Android grew rapidly with over 4.5 billion. The increased number of Android smartphone and tablets flowing into the stores will attempt to even the playing field with Apple's iOS devices.
HTC High-Up Claims Apple Legal Policy is Killing iPhone ‘Cool’ Factor

HTC Infringes on Two Apple Patents ITC Says

Apple won a preliminary ruling from the International Trade Commission as it seeks put an injunction on rival HTC to halt what it believes is infringing its intellectual property.
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Top 8 iPhone 5 Challengers That Pose Highest Levels of Threat to Apple

iPhone has a great history. History of ruling over the smart phone market, ever since its launch in 2007, with the kind of charisma others found impossible. Four years later, as the industry is eager to have a look at iPhone 5, would it be realistic to believe that iPhone's charismatic grip hasn't loosened?
Reports: Hybrid MacBook Air/Pro Set be Unleashed for the Holidays

Apple vs Samsung: Judge Hints at Serious Credibility Problem of Apple; Favors Samsung

Apple has enough reasons to worry as the latest order in the ongoing Apple-Samsung patent dispute is a pointer towards which way the wind is blowing. Judge Lucy Koh of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California denied Apple's motion to speed up the federal lawsuit against market rival Samsung. On July 1st, along with motion for Preliminary Injunction to halt the sale of four Samsung devices, Infuse 4G, Galaxy S 4G, Droid Charge, and Galaxy Tab 10.1, Apple also filed two m...
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Microsoft Adding 75 Retail Stores in U.S.

Microsoft abandoned the retail store strategy in 2001, but after Apple's success with retail stores, Microsoft plans to aggressively expand, adding 75 retail stores in the U.S. in two to three years.
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Can iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S2 Face Rumored Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo?

Sony has never figured in the smartphone race as much as Apple’s iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S2. But a leaked press shot of what is believed to be the Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo shows a smartphone with exceptional features that could challenge the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S2 and other major smartphones in terms of specifications.

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