HTC and GetJar Tell Apple: Quit Whining, We're Not Gonna Take It!

Apple filed another round of complaints with the International Trade Commission to try and block the sale of HTC devices which they claim infringe on their patent rights. The complaint is similar to the lawsuit Apple filed claiming Samsung's Galaxy products “slavishly” copied iPad and iPhone technologies.

HTC general counsel Grace Lei said HTC is "disappointed at Apple’s constant attempts at litigations instead of competing fairly in the market. HTC strongly denies all infringement claims raised by Apple in the past and present and reiterates our determination and commitment to protect our intellectual property rights.”

We're Not Gonna Take It

This is not the first time Apple has gone after HTC. In March, the company sued HTC over 20 patents mainly targeting their Android Devices.

GetJar CMO Patrick Mork issued a harsher reply to Apple's cease and desist over the name the "App Store:"

Analyst Report: Apple Will Add T-Mobile and Sprint in 2011

We've heard it all before, Apple is adding T-Mobile and Sprint to its roster of iPhone carriers, but Piper Jaffray analyst Chris Larsen and analyst Shing Yin of Citadel Securities believe 2011 is the year Apple will actually make the move.

Most analysts seem to agree that if Apple wants to compete with the growing Android Market, they will have to make their products more accessible. The days of Apple exclusivity are over, and Larsen's crystal ball says the iPhone being offered by all four national carriers will increase Apple's market share by 30 percent.

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"While we remain uncertain regarding the next-generation iPhone's specs and features, we believe the most noteworthy change could be the device's ability to run on more networks, specifically Sprint and T-Mobile in the U.S.," Larsen wrote in his analyst report.

iPhone 5: Thinner, Lighter, September Release Date

More reputable sources are coming out of the woodwork and pointing to inside information that Apple plans to release a redesigned iPhone by the end of September. None other than the Wall Street Journal reports that key components have already been ordered, including an improved 8 megapixel camera that will be installed in the back of the next generation device.

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The mockup above may look slick, however sources have told the Wall Street Journal the iPhone 5 will be more similar to the current generation iPhone 4 form factor. Regardless, Apple has redesigned the handset and the new model will be thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4. Other changes are coming to the hardware inside the device.

Speck CandyShell View iPhone 4 Stand Case Giveaway

Another day, another giveaway. This time Speck enters the fray with the CandyShell View iPhone 4 stand case. Like many of Speck's products the CandyShell View protects your device with a hard outer shell and rubberized interior. This model features a built-in retractable stand that props up the iPhone 4 in portrait or landscape mode for easy viewing.

Speck Candy Shell View for iPhone 4

When you're finished with the kickstand, simply zip it back into the case and the Speck CandyShell View will continue to protect your iPhone 4 from impacts and other wear. Thanks to lightweight TPE and polycarbonate construction this stand case weighs just 1.57 ounces.

O2 Guru TV Helps iPhone Owners Get More From Their Phones

O2 recently launched a new YouTube channel, called O2 Guru TV, which is surprisingly chocked full of information on how O2 customers and other smartphone owners alike can get the most out of their devices.
The channel is an extension of a program O2 began earlier this year, through which they offer over 250 in-store "gurus" to provide expert instruction and advice to customers. The idea has had many comparisons drawn to Apple's Genius Bar program.

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O2 Guru TV currently offers over 700 videos on topics ranging from how to perform an iPhone backup, to how to maximize your iPhone battery life, to setting up bluetooth and adding ringtones to your iPhone. Many commonly experienced problems with the iPhone are addressed in detail, helping users put frustrating dilemmas behind them. With almost 100 videos dedicated to the iPhone, O2 Guru TV even offers detailed video instruction on specific iPhone apps, such as installing and setting up apps like Shazam and Photoshop Express. Have you ever wanted to use your iPhone as a mouse? O2's gurus have put together a video showing you how.

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