An International Olympic Committee spokesperson said that athletes are not required to cover the Apple logo on their devices during the opening ceremonies, despite reportedly being told by Samsung to do so. Yesterday, it was reported that Samsung provided athletes at the Sochi 2014 Olympics a free Galaxy Note 3 but that came with a catch that they cover up the Apple … [Read more...] about IOC Says Olympic Athletes Are Not Required to Cover the Apple Logo on Their iPhones
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Samsung Demands Olympic Athletes Cover Up the Apple Logo on their iPhones for Opening Ceremony
Samsung is giving athletes at the Sochi 2014 Olympics a free Galaxy Note 3 but that comes with a catch. As a condition of the gift, Samsung is demanding that athletes cover up the Apple logo on their iPhone so its not visible during the opening ceremonies. The guidelines were revealed by the Swiss Olympic team. … [Read more...] about Samsung Demands Olympic Athletes Cover Up the Apple Logo on their iPhones for Opening Ceremony
iPhone Users Are Smarter Than Other Smartphone Users
UK Bookmaker Ladbrokes created an online test known as the 'Test of Wits' to see which smartphone owners had the highest mental agility. The test focused on problem solving skills, pattern recognition and code cracking. The Test of Wits is made up of seven brainteasers designed to test problem solving skills, pattern recognition and code cracking. Each user is asked … [Read more...] about iPhone Users Are Smarter Than Other Smartphone Users
Samsung and TSMC to Share Orders for Smaller 14/16nm Apple A-Series Processors
Samsung and TSMC will share orders for smaller next generation Apple A-series processors. Samsung is said to have signed a contract to produce the processors for 2015 using a 14/16nm FinFET process. Samsung will use its 14nm FinFET process to manufacture a portion of the A-series chips for Apple's 2015 iPhone series, and the remainder of the chips will be built using TSMC's … [Read more...] about Samsung and TSMC to Share Orders for Smaller 14/16nm Apple A-Series Processors
Jury Verdict: Samsung Owes Apple $290 Million in Additional Damages
A federal jury has ruled that Samsung owes Apple $290 million in damages for infringing on its patents. The award concludes a partial retrial of last year’s landmark case between the electronics giants. A jury in that case ruled in Apple’s favor and awarded $1 billion in damages. However, Judge Lucy Koh ruled that more than $400 million of that award was improperly calculated, … [Read more...] about Jury Verdict: Samsung Owes Apple $290 Million in Additional Damages
Samsung Claims Apple Lawyer Made Racist Remark, Requests Mistrial
Attorneys for both Samsung and Apple made their closing arguments yesterday in a retrial to determine damages that Samsung owes Apple for infringing on its patents. Following the closing arguments, Samsung urged for a mistrial on the grounds that Apple's lawyer, Harold McElhinny, made a prejudiced remark in his statement to the jury. McElhinny recalled watching TV … [Read more...] about Samsung Claims Apple Lawyer Made Racist Remark, Requests Mistrial
GlobalFoundries to Make Chips for Apple in Malta, New York
GlobalFoundries is reportedly preparing to make chips for the Apple iPhone and iPad at its Fab 8 facility in Malta, New York. Samsung who makes chips for Apple's mobile devices in Austin, Texas, will reportedly help in the setup of the new program. … [Read more...] about GlobalFoundries to Make Chips for Apple in Malta, New York
Judge orders Samsung to explain why it shouldn't be fined for leaking secret Apple docs
A judge has ordered to Samsung to explain why it shouldn't be sanctioned for leaking confidential Apple documents. Early last month, Apple requested sanctions against Samsung after it was discovered that company executives were given details of a highly confidential Nokia-Apple patent license. Judge Paul S. Grewal reviewed boxes of Samsung documents and determined, "having … [Read more...] about Judge orders Samsung to explain why it shouldn't be fined for leaking secret Apple docs
Low Retina Display iPad Mini Supply Blamed on Sharp Display Burn-In
Low supplies of Apple's upcoming Retina Display iPad mini are being blamed on a burn-in problem with Sharp's IGZO panel. The burn-in problem was caused by the drastic reduction of the pixel size. The resolution of the 7.9-inch iPad mini with Retina display is 2048×1536, about four times clearer than the existing 1024×768 products. LG Display used the amorphous silicon (a-Si) … [Read more...] about Low Retina Display iPad Mini Supply Blamed on Sharp Display Burn-In
Apple Turns to Samsung Display to Help Ease iPad Mini Shortages
Apple is turning to Samsung Display to help ease supply issues with the upcoming Retina Display iPad mini, according to a Nikkei report relayed by CNET. LG Display and Sharp are both suppliers for the new display panel; however, Sharp is said to be suffering with low yields and even LG is "not close to full production." … [Read more...] about Apple Turns to Samsung Display to Help Ease iPad Mini Shortages