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Apple seeks to deliver another blow to HTC with anti-competitive charges in federal court

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HTC hasn't had much luck lately against Apple on the patent litigation front, and it looks like Cupertino wants to keep it that way. Apple notified the ITC today that it has filed claims in Virginia federal court alleging that HTC has engaged in various anti-competitive practices relating to the assertion of two standards-essential patents against Apple. The filing alleges seven claims of...

Samsung tempting UK iPhone users with Easy Phone Sync

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Samsung is attempting to convert existing UK iPhone users by offering them a free copy of Easy Phone Sync — an app that will move text messages, contacts, and media out of iTunes and onto a Galaxy phone.The utility uses both desktop and Android apps, which will grab synced iPhone content out of iTunes and transfer it to your new Galaxy the next time it's connected via USB. Media Mushroom Limited, the company behind the app, notes that the software is restricted to "specific devices [and] specific regions at this time," meaning non-Samsung users or people outside of the UK can't download or even purchase this app. The company does offer other apps that are available to everyone, but they don't offer the same all-in-one functionality.

"[It] literally takes five minutes to set up." Simon Stanford, Samsung

HTC halting all phone sales in Brazil (update)

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Reports indicate that HTC is canceling the planned launch of its One series in Brazil and ending all phone sales in the country. As it's exiting the Brazilian market, a number of HTC's employees will lose their jobs, although the company will maintain a presence in the country to offer support for current devices. The news was first broken by Brazilian magazine Exame. When called for confirmation, a HTC representative told AndroidPIT that "after analyzing the sales numbers, we have decided to...


Belkin @TV Plus media streamer to be available mid-July for $149.99

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Belkin has been on a tear lately, expanding its products in areas like home automation and routers. The latest is the @TV Plus, a media-streaming box that will let you stream media over 3G or Wi-Fi. The @TV Plus comes with an IR blaster to control media components along with custom channel guide software with something Belkin calls "swipe surf for easy scrolling." Unfortunately, it looks like inputs and outputs are limited to component cables...

Nike+ Running now available for Android, iOS gets version 4.0 update with new interface

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Nike already has plans to put its fitness brand on your wrist and in your living room, but now it'll be found in a lot more pockets — the company just launched its GPS-powered Nike+ Running app for Android. The release coincides with the iOS version, Nike+ GPS, being updated to version 4.0 and taking the new Nike+ Running name. The two apps now share a similar interface, with new features including starting a run from anywhere in the app,...