In less than two weeks since admitting to deliberately slowing down older iPhone models with worn-out batteries, nearly 30 class action lawsuits have so far been filed against Apple, highlighting just how badly the company has handled the whole situation.
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Italian apparel company wins legal battle to use Steve Jobs’ name
An Italian apparel company has won the right to use the name Steve Jobs, reports Italian site la Repubblica Napoli (via The Verge). After a lengthy legal battle with Apple, the clothing co can now freely use the name of the iPhone-maker's beloved founder in its designs.
South Korea seeks answers regarding Apple slowing down older iPhones
The Korea Communications Commission has asked Apple for an explanation regarding its practice of slowing down older iPhone models, reports The Korea Herald. It's not a formal investigation yet, but it could be indicative of things to come.
Class action lawsuit over iPhone battery slowdown seeks a ridiculous $999 billion payout
As many as eight class action lawsuits have been leveled against Apple thus far after the company admitted to slowing down older iPhone models that have worn-out batteries, with the latest class action filing seeking an unbelievable $999 billion payout (not a typo).
State-run research institute says iPhones, iPad sold in Korea violate its chip process tech
The Korea Trade Commission (KTC) has kicked off an investigation into Apple's local branch over an alleged patent infringement of a state-run research institute's chip technology.
Judge punishes Apple for withholding documents in FTC’s lawsuit against Qualcomm
US Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins has officially sanctioned Apple over withholding documents in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against Qualcomm.
This Chinese clothing brand thinks the App Store icon was stolen from them, so they’re suing Apple
Apple has been hit with yet another lawsuit, this time from Chinese clothing company KON. They believe iOS 11's new App Store icon looks a little too similar to their own brand logo.
Qualcomm files 3 new suits against Apple, seeks ban on latest iPhones
Apple's battle with Qualcomm shows no sign of slowing down. Just in the last few days Apple filed a counterclaim against Qualcomm. The company has now seemingly retaliated with three more patent claims back at Apple. Additionally, they are looking to ban the iPhone 8 and iPhone X from sale in the US.
Qualcomm’s new anti-Apple suit targets new iPhones, A10 chip, dual-lens cameras & more
Less than 24 hours following Apple's lawsuit against Qualcomm claiming the latter's Snapdragon processors infringe upon its patents, the chip maker has now retaliated by lodging another patent lawsuit against the Cupertino giant.
Apple sues Qualcomm, saying Snapdragon chips infringe on its patents
Apple on Wednesday escalated its legal spat with Qualcomm.
US Trade Commission investigating Apple over patent infringement
Reuters reported Tuesday that the US Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Apple for potential patent infringement.
Apple is getting sued over “Animoji” trademark
Animoji, perhaps the most gimmicky iPhone X feature, has earned Apple a lawsuit over infringing on an existing “Animoji” trademark held by a Japanese software development firm.