A judge ordered Typo to stop selling a keyboard for iPhone because the product appeared to violate BlackBerry’s patents. Ryan Seacrest’s company kept selling them anyways, a court order shows. Read more »
Sound, fury and legal bills — after three trials, the patent battle between Apple and Samsung has changed nothing. It’s time for the companies to declare a peace. Read more »
When can police go through a person’s cellphone? The Supreme Court will hear two cases on Tuesday that will shape the future of privacy and police procedure. Read more »
iPhone owners say Siri couldn’t answer questions like “When is St. Patrick’s Day?” but a judge ruled this was not enough to ground a lawsuit against Apple. Read more »
The mobile patent wars, which appeared to be dying down, just exploded like never before. It’s too soon to say if Google or its rivals will win, but one thing is… Read more »
Bruce Schneier offers an easy-to-follow account of how fingerprint authentication can be subverted and how the technology will be used on the new iPhone(s aapl). Some highlights: “Your fingerprint isn’t a… Read more »
Smartphone makers like Apple want to stand out with distinctive colors — but trademark laws are leading to lawsuit threats by companies that say they own exclusive rights in certain shades. Read more »
Two iPhone4 owners who claimed the phone has a defective on-off switch are unable to sue Apple since the defect typically arises after the warranty expires. Read more »
The law about when cops can search your phone is a cluster of confusion. But now the issue is teed up for the Supreme Court to define the privacy rights surrounding… Read more »
If a ban set for Aug. 5 takes effect, Apple and partners won’t be able to import iPhone 4’s or iPad 2’s. A lawyer for Verizon — who is not affected… Read more »