HTC Speaks for Itself, Disagrees with Apple
When Apple filed a 20 patent infringement lawsuit against HTC, it was pretty obvious that they wanted to do more than claim dibs on technology; they wanted to cripple a key member of the Open Handset Alliance.
HTC has been an important partner for Google –developer of the Android operating system and also Apple’s biggest competitor in the mobile industry. The Taiwanese manufacturer made the HTC Dream and the Nexus One –two major firsts for the open source mobile platform.
Apple recognizes the potential of the Android OS and is not going to foolishly look for a way to fight Google head on, instead, by filing lawsuit against HTC, they could potentially affect the development of many Android devices (many of which are expected to be released by April).
Google has already declared that they will be supporting HTC as an industry partner in this case. With many of the devices affected being Android smart phones, it is pretty obvious what Apple’s true motive are.
HTC in the meanwhile is keen on defending its technology and innovations, they have stated that they have been in the industry longer than Apple and are responsible for many important firsts.
According to Jason Mackenzie, HTC America VP, “HTC has always taken a partnership-oriented, collaborative approach to business. This has led to long-standing strategic partnerships with the top software, Internet and wireless technology companies in the industry as well as the top U.S., European and Asian mobile operators. It is through these relationships that we have been able to deliver the world’s most diverse series of smartphones to an even more diverse group of people around the world, recognizing that customers have very different needs.”
Learn more about the proceedings of the lawsuit and how HTC is defending itself from Reuters UK.
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