Apple wins patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung in UK

The Apple vs. Samsung legal kerfuffle continues, with the latest round going in favor of Apple. According to a UK court, Apple was not found guilty of infringing upon three of Samsung's patents.

Samsung had claimed in court that Apple was infringing upon three of its patents related to processing and transmitting data over 3G mobile networks, however, the court found all three claims invalid.

While Apple declined to comment on the court's verdict, a Samsung spokeswoman said that "Upon a thorough review of the judgment we will decide whether to file an appeal".

Source

Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_wins_patent_infringement_lawsuit_against_samsung_in_uk-news-5663.php

Read More

Apple eyeing Intel in plan to ditch Samsung chips?

Could Apple, Intel bail each other out?

Apple has talked to Intel in an effort to have the semiconductor company manufacture its chips for future mobile devices, according to a report today.

Currently, Apple has a contract with archrival and legal adversary Samsung to produce its mobile processors, including the Apple A6 CPU found in the iPhone 5 and the A6X that runs the iPad 4.

Just as much as Apple needs to ditch Samsung, this shift in system-on-a-chip manufacturers would also benefit Intel.

Although Intel is the world's largest and highest valued semiconductor company, it's only now making a name for itself in the growing mobile processor market with smartphone manufacturers like ZTE.

The intel on Intel says no deal just yet

Apple and Intel have discussed system-on-a-chip manufacturing in the past year, according to a source who talked to Reuters, but no agreement has been reached.

That means Samsung might still be in charge of making a potential Apple A7 processor that could be announced alongside the rumored redesigned iPad 5.

For its part, an Intel spokesperson told TechRadar that "We don't comment on rumors or speculation."

Intelligent move to mobile

If Intel were to make iPhone and iPad chips, it could lead to an additional $4.2 billion in revenue in 2015, according to a figure Macquarie analyst Shawn Webster gave Reuters.

That's perfectly timed news for Intel. In addition to underestimating mobile in the past, the company has seen a decline in desktop and laptop processor demand, leading to a 19 percent decline in its stock over the last year.

Also, Intel may be out as the designer of Mac processors soon. Apple, never sticking with one partner for too long it seems, is preparing to ditch Intel processors in its computers in favor of using an in-house system-on-a-chip designer.

With many believing that Intel-less Macs are a case of not if, but when, this would be helpful to Intel and its goal of having its chips in one in 10 mobile devices by 2015.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/apple-eyeing-intel-in-plan-to-ditch-samsung-chips-1136179

Read More

Apple, Intel reportedly in talks to ditch Samsung for chips

Could Apple, Intel bail each other out?

Apple has talked to Intel in an effort to have the semiconductor company manufacture its chips for future mobile devices, according to a report today.

Currently, Apple has a contract with archrival and legal sparring partner Samsung to produce its mobile processors, including the Apple A6 CPU found in the iPhone 5 and the A6X that runs the iPad 4.

Just as much as Apple needs to ditch Samsung, this shift in system-on-a-chip manufacturers would also benefit Intel.

Although Intel is the world's largest and highest valued semiconductor company, it's only now making a name for itself in the growing mobile processor market with smartphone manufacturers like ZTE.

The intel on Intel says no deal just yet

Apple and Intel have discussed system-on-a-chip manufacturing in the past year, according to a source who talked to Reuters, but no agreement has been reached.

That means Samsung might still be in charge of making a potential Apple A7 processor that could be announced alongside the rumored redesigned iPad 5.

For its part, an Intel spokesperson told TechRadar that "We don't comment on rumors or speculation."

Intelligent move to mobile

If Intel were to make iPhone and iPad chips, it could lead to an additional $4.2 billion in revenue in 2015, according to a figure Macquarie analyst Shawn Webster gave Reuters.

That's perfectly timed news for Intel. In addition to underestimating mobile in the past, the company has seen a decline in desktop and laptop processors, leading to a 19 percent decline in its stock over the last year.

Also, Intel may be out as the designer of Mac processors soon. Apple, never sticking with one partner for too long it seems, is preparing to ditch Intel processors in its computers in favor of using an in-house system-on-a-chip designer.

With many believing that Intel-less Macs are a case of not if, but when, this would be helpful to Intel and its goal of having its chips in 1 in 10 mobile devices by 2015.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/apple-intel-reportedly-in-talks-to-ditch-samsung-for-chips-1136179

Read More

Apple is apparently a bargain chaser when it comes to music royalty rates

Is Apple being cheap?

The battle for streaming music supremacy wages on by the minute, but Apple may have stymied its hopes of being a serious competitor thanks to its proposed royalty rates.

A new report from the New York Post indicates the recording industry is pretty unhappy with rates Apple's has put forward on a still unconfirmed streaming music service.

Music industry insiders speaking to the Post revealed the Copyright Royalty Board has a set rate for non-broadcast companies (those that don't own a radio station) of 21 cents per 100 songs streamed.

Apple's initial offer is reportedly an insultingly low 6 cents per 100 songs streamed, or three and a half times less than what the board deemed a fair deal.

iRadio rebuffed

Apple's cheap take may leave the company on the outside looking in if and when it tries to get its rumored streaming service of the ground.

Pandora, which offers its basic service for free, currently pays double what Apple is offering, while Spotify pays almost six times as much (35 cents/100 songs) for its subscription service.

Even though Apple's service is believed to be different than the on-demand services provided by the competition, the record industry has so far balked at the low-ball offer.

With more competitive services like Beats and a possible YouTube offering bumping up against a quickly crowding market, it would appear the record industry has the advantage at the bargaining table.

Another source told the Post that counteroffers are being prepared, so it's not like any of the players have walked away in spite of the dramatic entry offer from Apple.

We'll see just how far the record industry's biggest guns like Sony/ATV, Universal, and Warner are willing to bend to accommodate Apple.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/apple-is-apparently-a-bargain-chaser-when-it-comes-to-music-royalty-rates-1136132

Read More

Apple apparently a bargain chaser when it comes to music royalty rates

Is Apple being cheap?

The battle for streaming music supremacy wages on by the minute, but Apple may have stymied its hopes of being a serious competitor thanks to its proposed royalty rates.

A new report from the New York Post indicates the recording industry is pretty unhappy with rates Apple's has put forward on a still unconfirmed streaming music service.

Music industry insiders speaking to the Post revealed the Copyright Royalty Board has a set rate for non-broadcast companies (those that don't own a radio station) of 21 cents per 100 songs streamed.

Apple's initial offer is reportedly an insultingly low 6 cents per 100 songs streamed, or three and a half times less than what the board deemed a fair deal.

iRadio rebuffed

Apple's cheap take may leave the company on the outside looking in with if and when it tries to get its rumored streaming service of the ground.

Pandora, which offers its basic service for free, currently pays double what Apple is offering, while Spotify pays almost six times as much (35 cents/100 songs) for its subscription service.

Even though Apple's service is believed to be different than the on-demand services provided by the competition, the record industry has so far balked at the low-ball offer.

With more competitive services like Beats and a possible YouTube offering bumping up against a quickly crowding market, it would appear the record industry has the advantage at the bargaining table.

Another source told the Post that counteroffers are being prepared, so it's not like any of the players have walked away in spite of the dramatic entry offer from Apple.

Just how far the record industry's biggest guns like Sony/ATV, Universal, and Warner are willing to bend to accommodate Apple, we shall see.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/apple-apparently-a-bargain-chaser-when-it-comes-to-music-royalty-rates-1136132

Read More

Apple apparently cheapskate when it comes to music royalty rates

Is Apple being cheap?

The battle for streaming music supremacy wages on by the minute, but Apple may have stymied its hopes of being a serious competitor thanks to its proposed royalty rates.

A new report from the New York Post indicates the recording industry is pretty unhappy with rates Apple's has put forward on a still unconfirmed streaming music service.

Music industry insiders speaking to the Post revealed the Copyright Royalty Board has a set rate for non-broadcast companies (those that don't own a radio station) of 21 cents per 100 songs streamed.

Apple's initial offer is reportedly an insultingly low 6 cents per 100 songs streamed, or three and a half times less than what the board deemed a fair deal.

iRadio rebuffed

Apple's cheap take may leave the company on the outside looking in with if and when it tries to get its rumored streaming service of the ground.

Pandora, which offers its basic service for free, currently pays double what Apple is offering, while Spotify pays almost six times as much (35 cents/100 songs) for its subscription service.

Even though Apple's service is believed to be different than the on-demand services provided by the competition, the record industry has so far balked at the low-ball offer.

With more competitive services like Beats and a possible YouTube offering bumping up against a quickly crowding market, it would appear the record industry has the advantage at the bargaining table.

Another source told the Post that counteroffers are being prepared, so it's not like any of the players have walked away in spite of the dramatic entry offer from Apple.

Just how far the record industry's biggest guns like Sony/ATV, Universal, and Warner are willing to bend to accommodate Apple, we shall see.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/apple-apparently-cheapskate-when-it-comes-to-music-royalty-rates-1136132

Read More

Record industry reportedly wants Apple to ante up for royalties

Is Apple being cheap?

The battle for streaming music supremacy is still being waged, but Apple may have stymied its hopes of being a serious competitor if its royalty rates don't improve.

A new report from the New York Post indicated the recording industry is very unhappy with Apple's proposed royalty rates for streamed tracks.

The music industry insiders speaking to the post revealed the Copyright Royalty Board has a set rate for non-broadcast companies (ie - they don't own a radio station) of 21 cents per 100 songs streamed.

Apple's offer is an insultingly low 6 cents per 100 songs streamed, or 3.5 times less than what the Copyright Royalty Board has deemed a fair deal.

iRadio rebuffed

Apple's hard bargaining may leave the company on the outside looking in with its rumored streaming service.

Pandora, which offers its service for free, currently pays double what Apple is offering, while Spotify pays almost six times as much (35 cents/100 songs) for its subscription service.

Even though Apple's service is believed to be different than the on-demand services provided by the competition, the record industry has so far balked at the low-ball offer.

With more competitive services like Google/YouTube and Beats attempting to enter the crowding market, it would appear the record industry has the advantage in bargaining prices.

Another source told the Post counter-offers were being prepared, so it's not like any of the players have walked away from the table in spite of the dramatic entry offer from Apple.

Just how far the record industry's biggest guns like Sony/ATV, Universal, and Warner are willing to bend to accommodate Apple remains to be seen.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/record-industry-reportedly-wants-apple-to-ante-up-for-royalties-1136132

Read More