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Apple Adds New Samsung Products to Infringement Lawsuit, Strengthens Assertions
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And he wont. I dont expect him to have a rational view at all, its clear his mind is dead set on blind faith for anything pro-apple.
Why is it that only apple consumers show this kind of evangelical worship to a corporation that ultimately DOES NOT GIVE A DAMN about them, at all, except for their wallet?
And there we have it people, proof that LTD thinks that Apple is free to flount IP laws just because Lord Jobs created it. Fantastic.
So you're admitting a) that Apple DID copy someone and b) ignoring the fact that there is also the 'swipe to view feature' which Apple have copied from Android?
I think Apple's products are fantastic - I own a Macbook and am about to purchase an iPad. I'm not a fanboy of any description, but Apple are being ridiculous here - they deserve to be laughed out of court.
Fanboys won't tell you, just like Apple fanboys will never admit that Android is better in some aspects (I repeat, SOME). But an educated and well informed adult will tell you that Apple, Google or whatever have done things worthy of credit. Apple has done great innovations that deserve credit, but so did other companies, including but not limited to Nokia, Google, RIM, Samsung, HTC, etc, etc etc. And Apple is partially responsible for what smartphone market is right now, just as Nokia's Elop said it before.
But it is clear that you are the type of a person that you described yourself.
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Is everybody with a difference of opinion to yourself classed as a fanboy?
Here to go, as a "fanboy" I will say that elements of Samsung's TouchWiz UI are familiar to iOS and the design of the Galaxy S i9000 bears a striking resemblance to the iPhone.
What I don't understand is where devices like the Nexus S fit in. Stock Android, curved screen, no bezel... The Nexus s looks different to me.
ten-oak-druid said:
Is everybody with a difference of opinion to yourself classed as a fanboy?
Here to go, as a "fanboy" I will say that elements of Samsung's TouchWiz UI are familiar to iOS and the design of the Galaxy S i9000 bears a striking resemblance to the iPhone.
What I don't understand is where devices like the Nexus S fit in. Stock Android, curved screen, no bezel... The Nexus s looks different to me.
The ones who are quick to say that everyone else has a problem are often the ones with problems themselves.
Considering how you shout down and call those who disagree with you stupid, I'd say you were talking more about yourself here than anyone else.
It is completely true.
*shields himself from a reign of religious terror about to be bestowed upon me from *LTD* and company*
Don't even try to bother understanding it. I've since given up and added him to my ignore list. Some people are so biased that it hurts to try to figure it out.
Give lots and lots of money to another entity. Check
Ignores any facts that go against their beliefs. Check
Impossible to find any logic behind those beliefs. Check
Yeah, sounds like an accurate study to me
You don't the difference between the small notifications system and the giant OS? You should, as they are hugely different issues.
Do you really think I believe everyone with a different opinion on this story is a fanboy?
The Android fanboys won't get it.
Perhaps I am not what I seem. Try having some fun for a change. Or stay on your high horse.
How can you argue this?
A notification system is just as big as any other part of an OS. Heck, the look of icons probably falls below the importance of an OS' notification system.
That fake iPhone reminds me of these fake ass Jords. They may look similar but c'mon.
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It's apparent that Samsung was deliberately trying to make an iPhone knockoff.
It's apparent that Samsung was deliberately trying to make an iPhone knockoff.
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Notifications is a huge part of OS. If it was so small, why would Apple focus so much attention on improving their notifications system in iOS 5?
As someone who's dabbled with design for the past 15 years (and gone to school for it to make sure you guys think my statement is credible) let me be the first to say this:
Apple's iOS grid UI is not only the most boring of all mobile devices, its also the least aesthetically pleasing.
HTC's Sense UI is far more attractive.
No, I'm not an Android/HTC fanboy, my current phone is a Nokia e71, before you guys make assumptions. Also, please refrain from ignorant Nokia bashing, as its been the cool thing to do on this forum lately.
Apple's iOS grid UI is not only the most boring of all mobile devices, its also the least aesthetically pleasing.
HTC's Sense UI is far more attractive.
No, I'm not an Android/HTC fanboy, my current phone is a Nokia e71, before you guys make assumptions. Also, please refrain from ignorant Nokia bashing, as its been the cool thing to do on this forum lately.
Ok if the notification system is no big deal, than Samsung using a GRID for its icons shouldn't be a big deal either. I mean after all my Casio Pocket Organizer had the same layout in the 80's.
Get what, that Apple is cherry-picking screenshots of the Galaxy S and saying that it looks like iOS?
iOS looks like Palm OS with the grid layout, and hell, the grid style came before that. But I guess that doesn't matter to you at all?
I'm so tired of hearing and reading that Apple copied this from Android.
" I know you did not say that wikus "
They did not copie it!
Apple actually went and hired the guy that made it for the Cydia store, big difference.
Lets also not forget where most of Androids ideas came from " Google CEO sitting on Apples board of directors ".
This was about as crappy and backstabbing as one can be.
So the problem with the android fanboys is that they seem to equate players in the industry incorporating some features the competition offers with outright copying on a grand scale. These people also seem to believe anyone agreeing with Apple's strong case against Samsung must believe all competitors are copying Apple.
This is not the case. Of course tablets are all going to be similar in some regard. But look at the playbook for instance. A quick glimpse of its OS shows some unique elements. RIM at least tried to add a bit of originality. It is a shame though that they have to rely on "Flash" support as an advertising gimmick. It is so lame and pointless. But Samsung blatantly copied Apple. There is no doubt about it. And they did it while doing business with Apple which is sad.
This is not the case. Of course tablets are all going to be similar in some regard. But look at the playbook for instance. A quick glimpse of its OS shows some unique elements. RIM at least tried to add a bit of originality. It is a shame though that they have to rely on "Flash" support as an advertising gimmick. It is so lame and pointless. But Samsung blatantly copied Apple. There is no doubt about it. And they did it while doing business with Apple which is sad.
This is so ridiculous! Apple didn't invent the mobile phone. They didn't invent the touch screen. They did some fantastic work on making touch screen smart phones usable! In doing so, and since, they have borrowed from others and others have borrowed from them.
At the beginning of 2007, Apple announced the iPhone and Samsung announced the F700 - the announcements were less than a month apart (in other words there simply wasn't time to copy).
Both are rounded touch screen devices with a grid style icon layout.
Apple really need to accept they didn't invent everything!
The Samsung F700:
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(This from a long time Apple fan and iPhone user since 2008)
At the beginning of 2007, Apple announced the iPhone and Samsung announced the F700 - the announcements were less than a month apart (in other words there simply wasn't time to copy).
Both are rounded touch screen devices with a grid style icon layout.
Apple really need to accept they didn't invent everything!
The Samsung F700:
(This from a long time Apple fan and iPhone user since 2008)
That's right. I go to Windows and Android forums everyday and harass them about why their experience is inferior and the manufacturers of the products they use are wrong and call them fanboys at the drop of a hat.
Get real.