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Wed, May 7th 2014, 14:00 · Chris Udemans

Samsung to pay Apple $120m over patent row

Samsung has been ordered to pay Apple US$119.6 million for infringing three of its patents, according to a report. → Read more
Wed, April 2nd 2014, 05:00 · Agatha Nduku

Apple, Samsung patent row back in court

Apple is suing rival Samsung for up to US$2 billion for allegedly copying distinctive features from its devices, resuming the longstanding legal row between the two companies. → Read more
Fri, January 10th 2014, 20:00 · Nick Sato

Apple, Samsung CEOs agree to meet

The bosses of tech giants Apple and Samsung have agreed to attend a mediation session ahead of their battle in court over smartphone patents in March. → Read more
Fri, November 22nd 2013, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Samsung to pay Apple $290m in copyright damages

Samsung has been ordered to pay US$290 million to Apple in damages for copyright infringement, after Apple claimed 26 Samsung devices copy iPhone and iPad technology. → Read more
Fri, November 15th 2013, 18:00 · Richard Cutcher

Samsung and Apple battle over patent damages

Samsung has conceded it does owe damages to Apple concerning 13 patent infringements, but claims they amount to US$52 million rather than the US$379.8 million wanted by its rival. → Read more
Fri, September 13th 2013, 14:30 · Selipha Kihagi

Samsung to follow Apple with 64-bit smartphone

The next smartphones to hit the market from Samsung will feature a 64-bit processor, making them more powerful and faster. → Read more
Mon, March 4th 2013, 13:25 · Richard Cutcher

Jury to decide how much in damages Samsung owe Apple

A new jury will re-evaluate how much in damages Samsung should pay Apple concerning patent infringements on 14 handsets and tablets. → Read more
Mon, January 28th 2013, 11:09 · Tom Jackson

Samsung outselling Apple, spending more than ever on lobbying

South Korean electronics firm Samsung is spending more than ever on lobbying in Washington as it looks to further outpace Apple in smartphone sales. → Read more
Mon, January 7th 2013, 14:43 · Paul Adepoju

Firm projects Samsung to increase lead over Apple in 2013

The world’s leading electronics company, Samsung Electronics Limited, has been projected to increase its lead over its closest rival in worldwide sales of smartphones, Apple, by 35 percent this year. → Read more
Wed, December 19th 2012, 13:58 · Kamau Mbote

Why Apple-Samsung battle is bad for smartphone industry

The patent battles are seemingly less disturbing compared to the message sent out to the smartphone industry by a court ruling that found Samsung had infringed on Apple’s patents. → Read more
Wed, December 19th 2012, 07:05 · Richard Cutcher

Samsung dealt another blow in smartphone “patent wars” with Apple

Samsung has dropped its bid to enforce a sales ban on Apple’s iPhone and iPad in five European countries, hours after avoiding an enforcement in the US. → Read more
Tue, December 18th 2012, 15:14 · Richard Cutcher

Apple lose battle to ban Samsung in the US

An American judge has ruled against Apple’s plea for Samsung to stop selling devices in the US, saying the technology giant should be able to cope with Samsung’s rivalry. → Read more
Tue, December 11th 2012, 09:02 · Robin Okuthe

Samsung, Apple fortify lead as smart device vendors globally

Samsung and Apple have topped the global "smart connected device" market – which includes PCs, tablets and smartphones - though Samsung has increased its lead over its rival. → Read more
Fri, December 7th 2012, 09:14 · Kamau Mbote

Judge calls for ‘Global Peace’ in Apple-Samsung patent battle

Judge Lucy Koh, presiding over Apple and Samsung’s patent battle has called on the two electronics manufacturers to end legal battles following a day of contestation presided over by lawyers representing the firms. → Read more
Thu, November 22nd 2012, 08:12 · Kamau Mbote

Samsung shot in the arm in Apple patent battle

Global electronics maker and seller Samsung has acquired an order from a US judge compelling computer-maker Apple to disclose details on its deal with HTC, a Chinese technology firm, which could have far-reaching implications for Apple’s argument that monetary damages are not enough. → Read more
Thu, October 18th 2012, 14:20 · Elly Okutoyi

Apple loses appeal against Samsung in UK

Three Court of Appeal judges earlier today ruled that the Samsung did not infringe Apple’s design rights with its Samsung Galaxy Tabs, making the latter to lose its appeal case. → Read more
Fri, July 20th 2012, 12:48 · HumanIPO

Nokia losses deepen, firm loses market share to Samsung, Apple

Nokia Corporation has, in the last one decade, been the the world’s leading phone-maker and seller. In the last three months however, the firm has made great losses, estimated at about $1.7 billion, losing market share to Samsung and Apple. → Read more
Tue, February 4th 2014, 18:20 · Chris Udemans

Samsung Galaxy S5 to be unveiled this month

Samsung looks set to unveil the Galaxy S5, the newest version of its flagship smartphone, this month. → Read more
Wed, November 27th 2013, 17:30 · HumanIPO

Review: Apple iPhone 5S – should you upgrade?

Apple’s iPhone formula has been going for quite some time now – the first one arrived in 2007, and the 3G model landed in South Africa in 2008. Apple has clearly had an evolutionary design theme with the iPhone, and the latest 5S model continues the tick/tock update methodology. It might look almost identical to the iPhone 5, but on the inside it is a major step forward. → Read more
Wed, October 9th 2013, 15:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

First curved phone released by Samsung

Samsung has released the world’s first mobile phone with a curved screen, challenging its competitors in the high end smartphone market. → Read more