Google, in a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, argues that inventions that become ubiquitous due to popularity should be considered de facto standards.
Apple-backed Rockstar Consortium will sell its 4000 patents to RPX for $900 million. RPX plans to license the patents to a separate syndicate of 30 technology companies including Google and Cisco.
Apple has announced that apps with auto-renewable subscriptions will soon be able to provide a discounted price for a specific duration for existing or previously subscribed customers.
Apple has been threatened with the temporary closure of its operations in Italy and fines of up to 300,000 euros if doesn't comply with Italian law and offer a free two-year warranty on its products.
Apple has posted the required $2.6 million bond for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 preliminary injunction while Samsung has filed a motion to stay the injunction pending its appeal.
Apple has announced that it will open a research center in Japan following statements by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe indicating that the company would boost investment in the country.