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Read the files of the lawsuits by Apple on gizmodo.com.

As I’m sure many folks have heard by now–I’m just learning about this after a long workday–but Apple has filed lawsuits against Google Phone creator HTC over infringements on 20 iPhone related Apple patents. Below are links to where I orginally learned about the report and a direct link to Steve Jobs’ statements on the matter on apple.com.

As an aside this is probably going to bring down some serious hellacious hate against Apple. But for what? Being douchey? Doesn’t Apple have the right to be a douchebag here? I think so!

Just sayin’.

nytimes.com: Apple Sues Phone Maker HTC Over Patents

And below is the link to apple.com of the full statement from Apple, Inc on the matter:

apple.com: Apple Sues HTC for Patent Infringement

CUPERTINO, California—March 2, 2010—Apple® today filed a lawsuit against HTC for infringing on 20 Apple patents related to the iPhone’s user interface, underlying architecture and hardware. The lawsuit was filed concurrently with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and in U.S. District Court in Delaware.

“We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We’ve decided to do something about it,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours.”

Apple reinvented the mobile phone in 2007 with its revolutionary iPhone®, and did it again in 2008 with its pioneering App Store, which now offers more than 150,000 mobile applications in over 90 countries. Over 40 million iPhones have been sold worldwide.

And here is what HTC had to say today in response (via nytimes.com):

HTC responded to the suit stating that, “HTC values patent rights and their enforcement but is also committed to defending its own technology innovations.” The company also said: “HTC only learned of Apple’s actions this morning via media reports, and therefore we have not yet had the opportunity to investigate the filings. Until we have had this opportunity, we are unable to comment on the validity of the claims being made against HTC.”

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Google’s decision to release a device shows that the company is worried about the fear of fragmentation of the Android ecosystem that we have often talked about. By putting its stake in the ground, the company is hoping that it doesn’t make the mistake that Microsoft made by dragging its feet in releasing Zune and ceding the market to Apple’s iPod. The iPhone, despite the issues with AT&T’s pokey 3G network, as very eloquently pointed out by Verizon in its ads, continues to sell like a monster. Google doesn’t have much time and needs to respond fast.

from GigaOm

Very interesting, to say the least.

Thats all.

Additional Source:
PC World: Google Releases Experimental Phone to Employees

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Well it appears to me that AT&T has jumped on board and created it’s own navigation application that gives turn-by-turn navigation. It only has a few reviews in the iTunes App Store, but most of them are favorable.

One review reads:

by HexOnxOnx

First of all, the maps are clean and accurate. The colorful map display seen on the app iTunes page only shows up when a route is planned, otherwise, the maps look a lot like Google maps. Directions are spoken nice and loudly including street names. Lane assist is not a feature. Maps are not downloaded which can be a problem when traveling in remote areas. I’ll be giving a good trial for one month but it is doubtful that I will keep it. This is good for those who only need temporary…GPS for a vacation or road trip without the expense of a stand alone GPS.

Concerning that last part, my response would be, “Ya think!” While the app itself is free, the monthly service is $9.99 per month, charged to your AT&T wireless bill. However, you can cancel at any time. The reviewer above gave the app three stars.

Personally, I’d give it 2 stars because I’d have to pay a monthly fee just to use it. Any thoughts on this fellow iPhone owners?

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This is probably one of the best reports that I have seen from Rocketboom in a long time. For example, the point below was mentioned in the video:

…With over six million people Twittering at a daunting pace, Twitter currently controls the most contemporary thought-stream humanity has every seen.

When she put it that way, I don’t see how any person can not feel amazed and equally frightened. This is powerful stuff! As a person that began using Twitter close to it’s humble beginning, I have a good understanding–I think–of it’s usefulness and it’s power from a social aspect. Furthermore, I am witnessing more and more people that when asked just a few months ago, “Are you on Twitter?” followed by the questioning response of, “What is Twitter?” those same people are now referring to this social network on a regular basis. In other words, the term “Twitter” is becoming a household name the same way Google did. Think back now to when Google first emerged as a powerful location for searching out information. If a person has a question what do they say now, “I’ll Google it!” thus making Google not only a name, but also a verb.

The power of Twitter coupled with the ability to “tweet,” as it were, from any mobile phone makes the quote above a remarkable truth and a modern show of humanistic collective thought.

So what are your thoughts on Twitter.com? Even if you aren’t currently a user, can you recall hearing any mention of Twitter within the last 6 months?

Leave a comment here on macdavidpro.com or reply to me with on Twitter.com by typing “@macdavid” followed by your response–which of course means that you actually have to be a user on Twitter.

I really look forward to what you all have to say.

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I just saw this at 6 ’til midnight on this wonderful Valentine’s Day. Don’t you love how Google changes their logo on the main page for the major holidays?

What has been your favorite Google holiday logo so far? Leave a comment! Click click click!!!

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