Samsung and Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) are back to
slamming each other. On Saturday, the Korean consumer electronics company
accused Apple of restricting the choices for customers in the matter of buying
smartphones and mobile devices.
These accusations came a day after Apple added the
Samsung Galaxy S III to the list of devices that it says infringed on its
patents. It is also seeking a ban on the sales of the Galaxy S III and Galaxy
Note, both of which are popular selling devices of the Korean handset maker.
On August 24, a federal court in San Jose upheld
claims by Apple that Samsung had infringed on several of its patents and copied
the designs of its iPhones and iPads.
Apple also submitted a list of eight devices of
Samsung which it wants banned in the United States. Now it has added 21 more
devices to its original list of products that it said was infringing on its
patents.
The U.S. is the world's largest smartphone market and
a ban in the country, would have a severe effect on Samsung that is now the
leading smartphone seller globally.
Coming down sharply on Apple's actions to try and halt
the sales of its S III, Samsung said, ""Apple continues to resort to
litigation over market competition in an effort to limit consumer choice. We
will continue to take the necessary legal measures to ensure the availability
of our innovative products in the United States."
The Galaxy SIII has sold 10 million units till July,
in a matter of less than three months from its release. The device has been
driving the profitability margins of the company.
In documents filed with the court on Friday, Apple
said, ""Rather than innovate and develop its own technology and a
unique Samsung style for its smartphone and tablet computer products, Samsung
has chosen to copy Apple's technology, user interface, and innovative
style."
restricting is an understatement.
ReplyDeleteApple is looking for a monopoly.