Fujitsu launches legal war against Apple (Japan)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Apple’s latest technology, iPad is making news for all the wrong reasons. In the latest one, Japanese multinational computer hardware and IT services company Fujitsu Ltd has filed a petition claiming that it has the rights to the iPad name, not Apple. In reply, Apple has petitioned the U.S. Patent Office with requests for more time to build its case against Fujitsu.
A touch-screen mobile device called the iPad was released by Fujitsu in 2002 and the trademark on the moniker was filed in 2003. The trademark was not granted to the Japanese Corporation because an IT security company called Mag-Tech had already filed a trademark application for the name. But Fujitsu renewed its application in June.
According to Jeremy Klass, an associate at Washington, DC-based IP firm Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C, regardless of Apple’s rights in the iPad trademark for its newly announced tablet computer, its rights in the famous iPod brand certainly will factor into any decision that the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board may issue.
iPad crushed by rumors and expectations
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Even after coming off its most profitable quarter ever, the $50 billion-plus company, Apple is a victim of its own success and history of innovation. Media and consumers who were anticipating another revolution from the company got an evolution instead in the form of iPad.
Apple’s iPad is generating remarkably negative buzz, facing criticism for what it isn’t, not for what it is. The most commonly cited complaint lodged against the tablet is that it doesn’t support Adobe Flash, significantly limiting the scope of its web capabilities. Besides, absence of camera features and lack of multi-tasking are some of the other problems cited in the tablet.
In essence, the iPad needed to be all things to all people–and there was no margin for error. However, by making the iPad compatible with the existing iPhone and iPod applications, Apple is giving its developers a new channel to market their mobile software without investing energy and resources into making changes to their work.
This might be considered a pragmatic approach but unfortunately, there is no ‘wow’ factor in this practicality.
Quattro Wireless ad group bought by Apple
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: In a $275 million deal, mobile advertising delivery company Quattro Wireless has been acquired by Apple. According to the VP Andy Miller, offerings and services from Quattro Wireless will not change as of now and the company will continue to operate the Quattro Wireless network across all devices and platforms.
The deal came after Google’s acquisition of AdMob which has a virtual stranglehold on the traditional online advertising market, in November for $750m in stock. However, the deal is now under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission for possible antitrust violations.
Quattro will be used by Apple as a selling point to attract developers who make applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. Apple can better enable their app providers with Quattro to generate revenue through advertising.
3 Billion apps downloaded from Apple store
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: More than 3 billion apps have been downloaded within 18 months since Apple opened the App Store by iPhone and iPod touch users worldwide.
The App Store is available in 77 countries worldwide for the iPhone and iPod touch customers. Choices are available in 20 categories like games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel.
A total of over 100,000 apps, both paid and free are offered for downloading by the store.
