Samsung threaten to sue Apple if iPhone 5 features LTE

Having just being sued by Apple last week, Samsung is out for revenge, and has stated today that if Apple decides to feature LTE in its upcoming iPhone, the guys at Cupertino can expect a lawsuit.

This may just be ‘big talk’ on Samsung’s behalf (in playground terms, they’re trying to get some friends after losing the fight), but they may have the upper hand, should they decide to sue the Cupertino giants. Samsung owns around 12.2% of patents considering LTE technology, meaning that there is a certain likelihood that Apple will infringe one of them. How much these patents will be worth in the courtroom is unknown, as it’s the quality rather than the quantity that will make all the difference.

Samsung is currently working with many major mobile carriers to try and change the designs on their Galaxy devices so that they will not infringe any of Apple’s patents, according to the Korea times, and they are also working on more Windows Phone devices, to decrease their Android dependency.

So, expect more childish antics from both parties in the coming months.

 

Via: Cult of Mac

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smrager 5 pts

IMO, if the iPhone doesn't have LTE, it is the beginning of the end of the iPhone.  Yes they'll still have their hardcore fans, but people want that LTE connection, it is one of the bigger reasons people get an android over an iphone when I sell them a device.

After Steve Jobs left Apple, it has been going downhill a lot - more time spent in the courtroom, less people look up to them as #1, etc., etc...

BradyWassam 6 pts

As much as I'd like to say this is very childish, it's very warranted after all the stuff Apple has been pulling. Apple used to be such a innovative company.

JanisVaivars 15 pts

I hope Apple has to pay back at least 5B, or just be unable to sell their new iPhone.

budh 5 pts

 JanisVaivars you do realize the lte radio supplier pays the royalties. 

BobRhoades 6 pts

Apple should just buy Samsung. Problem solved.

TheOneandOnlyAnonymouse 36 pts

 BobRhoades Apple isnt THAT big of a company. Not to mention the billions spent to buy such a company, and the ultimate bankruptcy of the business venture when Apple realizes it doesnt know what to do with microwaves, tvs, washers, dryers, appliances, and more. 

AndronikosZanti 7 pts

thats why samsung made the unpacked 2 weeks before apples event...samsung sucks

TheOneandOnlyAnonymouse 36 pts

 AndronikosZanti Keep telling yourself they suck, and Ill keep using my samsung tablet with floating apps, widgets, popout video player, side by side apps, true multitasking, speakers on the front where I can actually hear them, expandable memory, and more. And you stick to your 2007 software and design that just has a new label on it. 

budh 5 pts

If you really want multi task try web os @TheOneandOnlyAnonymouse @AndronikosZanti

@TheOneandOnlyAnonymouse you, sir, are an idiot....

PedroCst 9 pts

Watch out, we've got a badass over here!