Apple > HTC

In surprising news, Apple seems to be gaining ground in their ITC complaint against HTC.  HTC was the second targeted manufacturer by Apple after Samsung.  Apparently 2 of the 10 patents Apple has laid claim to have been taken by HTC.  Unfortunately it seems these 2 patents are core piece of Android.  This means that the IT complaint levied on the Samsung Galaxy devices may end up having some merit.

Looks like some dark times are coming ahead for Samsung, and actually any smartphone or tablet using Android as the operating system.  Hopefully HTC will be able to repeal and set a precedent for Samsung to follow suit.

Apple Files Another ITC Complaint!

Apple has sent another ITC Complaint for Patent Infringement, the first one was against Samsung and this latest one is against HTC.  It's very similar to the complaint made against Samsung and they're trying to stop the importation of HTC smartphones and tablets into the U.S.  The Samsung Galaxy News Blog was curious as to when Apple would start going after other manufacturers and it looks like Apple has started their expansion.

This could put many Droid series phones and the HTC Flyer in danger if it is allowed to go through.  HTC, like Samsung, has denied any allegations of wrong doing.

Apple Sheds Samsung as Supplier

Apple has heavily used Samsung as its parts supplier prior to the release of the Samsung Galaxy S.  It was a well managed relationship, but it seems recent events, such as the suing and counter suing by both companies is now leading to a strain in the supplier relationship.  Apple is shifting away from using Samsung as its suppliers for display screens, processor chips and flash memory components.

Apple Trying to Ban Samsung Galaxy Products?

Apple has been hammering away at Samsung with lawsuits against a variety of Samsung Galaxy smartphones, including the original Galaxy S, and the newer releases as well, such as the Droid Charge.  Apple is stating that Samsung is merely copying them and not innovating or creating innovation, which to a certain degree may seem true.  Samsung's TouchWiz overlay that was featured on the Samsung Galaxy S did give it a more 'iOS' like feel but to point the finger at Samsung and sue them is a bit much.

However, it doesn't just stop at the lawsuit, Apple has filed an ITC complaint against Samsung and is trying to stop the importation of the Galaxy line up of smartphones as well as the Galaxy Tab 10.1.  This war between Apple and Samsung is really heating up and hopefully it won't cause Samsung to back out of the U.S. market, especially with how hot they currently are.  It's strange that Apple isn't going after the likes of HTC, Motorola or even Windows Phone 7 for having such similarly designed technology.