Apple Sues Samsung Over Tablets, Smart Phones

Apple is suing Samsung, alleging the Galaxy line of phones and tablets infringe on a number of the company’s patents and trademarks.

The suit, filed on Friday in U.S. District Court in Northern California, alleges patent and trademark infringement, as well as unfair competition. Apple is seeking injunctions, actual damages and punitive damages, as well as a finding that the alleged infringement was willful

The smartphone industry is filled with patent actions, including an ongoing battle between Apple and Nokia, suits between Microsoft and Motorola, as well as a suit by Oracle against Google. See this, for example.

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Samsung To Release the New Galaxy Tab 10.1 In Canada In Late Q3

If you believe what MobileJaw is hearing then Samsung Canada intends to launch the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in "late Q3" so this could mean a September release. The good news here is that it'll reportedly be the new tablet that was recently announced by Samsung at CTIA. This means, this tablet will rival the iPad 2 and the XOOM in Canada with its ~8.6mm thin body.

Inside you can expect to find 16GB / 32GB (maybe 64GB) storage options, a dual-core Tegra 2 CPU, WiFi a/b/g/n / Bluetooth support, a 3.2MP rear-facing camera with 720p HD video recording, a front-facing 2MP camera, and Android "Honeycomb".

[Mobile Syrup]

Samsung Announces the Rugged Series 6 Notebook With Core i7 CPU

Samsung has just announced their latest notebook and it's the new Series 6 which is quite rugged. It has been tested extensively and reached the MIL-STD-810G standard to withstand quite a bit of shock. The notebook is built out of Duracase ProMG magnesium which can withstand 1 ton of pressure and it packs a spill-resistant keyboard and anti-shock HDD tech. Internals include: a Core i7 CPU, a Nvidia GPU, USB 3.0 ports, an integrated webcam, and an anti-reflective LCD display.

[Samsung Hub]

Sprint Announces the Samsung Replenish, Has a Solar Battery Cover If You Want It

Android has finally gone green. Sprint officially announced the Samsung Replenish today which runs Android 2.2 and is an eco-friendly handset made of recycled plastic, recyclable packaging, and an optional solar charging battery cover. This will be available on the carrier starting on May 8th for $49.99 on a 2-year contract after rebates. The handset itself sports a 2.8-inch touchscreen display with a 240 x 320 resolution, a 600MHz CPU, 256MB of RAM, a 2MP camera, WiFi / Bluetooth support, and Sprint ID. Check it out on Sprint.

[Samsung Hub]

Fido Releases the Samsung Linx Online For $10

Fido has just released their latest handset and it's the Samsung Linx which is available online. This one's a cheap handset sporting a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a microSD card slot, a 1.3MP camera, and Bluetooth support. Check it out on Fido right now where it'll cost you $10 on a 2-year contract.

[Mobile Syrup]

Verizon Employees Training For the Samsung DROID Charge

Verizon employees may be happy or sad right now because it looks like their training for the Samsung DROID Charge right now. Unfortunately, we still don't know when it'll be available but at least we know that it should be in the next few weeks. Furthermore, this handset will reportedly support up to 10 devices with its WiFi hotspot capabilities. Make sure you have about $299 handy though, because that's the rumoured price for this one.

[Droid-Life]

Mobilicity To Get the Samsung Gravity Touch For $159

A tipster has just mentioned that Mobilicity in Canada has another handset up their sleeve and it's what you see above. This is the Samsung Gravity Touch which will be available through them as the G Touch. This handset packs a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 2MP camera, a microSD card slot, and the Touchwiz 2.0 UI. Mobile Syrup is hearing that this handset will be available on the carrier for $159.99 contract-free.

[Mobile Syrup]

Sprint's Samsung Replenish Eco-Friendly Phone Gets Outed In Official-Looking Pictures

PocketNow has a great track record with getting official pictures of phones before they're launched and they're back at it again. What you're looking at here is the Samsung Replenish which should be hitting Sprint on May 5th. Earlier today we heard that Dan Hesse is holding a "green" event tomorrow so that could be when this handset gets official.

Rumoured specs for this one include a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, a 600MHz CPU, a portrait QWERTY keyboard, a 2MP camera, a QVGA display, and Android 2.2 "Froyo". Phone Scoop has mentioned that this handset is made out of recycled plastic and will also come in pink, blue, as well as black colours.

[PocketNow]

Mobilicity Releasing the Nokia E73 On April 21, Bell Getting the Samsung Galaxy 551 On April 28

At least two more handsets are headed to Canada before the end of the month. First off, Mobilicity will be getting the handset you see above, that's the Nokia E73. This handset will be available starting on April 21st for $159.99 contract-free which is pretty good if you know how to navigate your way around the S60 OS.

Bell will also be getting their own new Android handset a week later, on April 28th. It's going to be what you see above and for a clearer picture you can look below. They're going to be releasing the Samsung Galaxy 551 which is pretty good mid-end handset that'll fit well with their current line-up. This handset features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with a 240 x 400 resolution, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, WiFi support, a 3MP camera, a microSD card slot, and Android 2.2 "Froyo" with the Touchwiz UI. The price is unknown right now so we'll have to wait for that.

Mobilicity Getting the Nokia E73 On April 21: Mobile Syrup
Bell Getting the Samsung Galaxy On April 28: Mobile Syrup

11.6-Inch Samsung Series 9 Notebook Up For $1,149 Pre-Orders On Amazon

Looking to get your hands on a thin-and-light notebook from Samsung that runs Windows 7 and mirrors Apple's MacBook Air in portability? Well, you might want to take a look at the 11.6-inch Samsung Series 9 which is packing a much faster Intel Core i3-380UM dual-core CPU than whatever you'll find in the Air.

Other specs include an LED display, a 64GB SSD, 2GB of RAM, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth 3.0, WiMAX capabilities, a 1.3MP webcam, a microSD card slot, three USB 2.0 ports, Windows 7 Home Premium, and up to 7 hours of battery life. Check it out on Amazon if you're willing to spend $1,149 on it.

[Engadget]

Samsung Galaxy S II To Hit Canada In Early Q3, USA To Follow?

There's two superphones I'm waiting for this year: the HTC Sensation and the Samsung Galaxy S II. We know nothing about the first one launching in Canada yet but it's obvious that the Galaxy S II will eventually find its way to the Great White North. During a Nexus S event this morning, Samsung's VP, Paul Brennan, stated that the Galaxy S II will likely launch in early Q3 (September). That's great news but it is quite a lengthy wait. Furthermore, Canada may reportedly get this device before the US does which would be extremely shocking.

[Mobile Syrup]

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Up For Pre-Order On Wirefly

If you're interested in getting your child something then you might want to give the Samsung-built T-Mobile Sidekick 4G a look. This handset packs a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 3MP camera, a 0.3MP front-facing camera, 4G connectivity (HSPA+), a 1GHz CPU, and Android 2.2 "Froyo". If you want to pre-order one then you can check it out on Wirefly where it'll cost you $79.99 on a 2-year contract.

[Unwired View]

Sprint's Nexus S 4G Now Up For $199 Pre-Orders At Best Buy

Are you looking to get an Android powered smartphone with NFC, stock "Gingerbread", and WiMAX? Well, you only have one option and you can pre-order it now. The Google Nexus S 4G is now up for pre-order on Best Buy if you're interested and it'll cost you $199.99 on a 2-year contract. Shipping is somewhere in between April 18th and the 21st. Check it out on Best Buy.

[Phandroid]

WIND Mobile Releases the Google Nexus S and the Nokia C5-04

WIND Mobile in Canada has released two new phones today: the Google Nexus S and the Nokia C5-04. The better one if the former smartphone which packs a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, NFC capabilities, and Android 2.3 "Gingerbread". It's available right now for $525 contract-free if you're interested. The other handset is the Nokia C5-04 which features a 3.2-inch display, a 5MP camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and S60 5th Edition. This one's available for $150 contract-free which isn't too bad. Check out the Nexus S here while the Nokia C5-04 is here.

WIND Releases the Google Nexus S: Mobile Syrup
WIND Releases the Nokia C5-04: Mobile Syrup

Samsung Galaxy S II Hitting the UK On May 1st, Dual-Core 1.2GHz and All

If you're into powerful smartphones then listen up. The Samsung Galaxy S II which is now packing a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU will be available in the UK starting on May 1st. You can bet that the prices will be extremely expensive if you're looking to get this one unlocked because it's one of the best that you'll find out there. Us North Americans will likely have to wait a bit longer - especially Canadians.

[Engadget]

Sprint's Google Nexus S 4G Hits the FCC

What's that above, you say? Well, it's the SPH-D720 and according to Samsung that's the Nexus S 4G that has just hit the FCC. This one's on its way to Sprint in the near future and that's all you really need to know. It's the Samsung-built Nexus S that'll be available with WiMAX connectivity and stock Android "Gingerbread". If you're interested then check it out at the FCC.

[Engadget]

Eco-Friendly Samsung Replenish Headed To Sprint, With Android?

We heard about the Samsung Replenish a few days ago but it was rumoured to be a feature phone. New details have trickled in and this is now rumoured to be a "green" Android handset from the company running the Android OS. The press release is reportedly on April 15th with the launch set for May 5th. That's all we know for now but maybe there'll be a solar panel on it or something because it's going to have to "replenish" in some way.

[Android Central]

Mobilicity Releases the Google Nexus S For $499

A lot of people, including myself, was expecting the Google Nexus S to hit just about every carrier in Canada yesterday but that didn't happen. It looks like carriers will slowly be releasing it and today Mobilicity has done just that. This smartphone is available for $499.99 contract-free and you'll be getting quite the smartphone with NFC along with stock Android "Gingerbread". It's a pretty good deal, so check it out on Mobilicity.

[Mobile Syrup]

Samsung Linx To Hit Fido On April 12th For $10

Mobile Syrup just picked up the picture above that states that a new phone is headed to Fido in Canada. Apparently, the Samsung Linx is going to be available starting on April 12th next week for $10 on a 2-year contract or for $110 pre-paid. Specs are unknown right now but it looks like it's a low-end phone.

[Mobile Syrup]

T-Mobile Announces Launch Details For Sidekick 4G and G2x

T-Mobile USA has just confirmed dates and prices for two of their upcoming smartphones. The Sidekick 4G will be available for $99.99 on a 2-year contract starting on April 20th and the G2x which is the LG Optimus 2X will be available online starting on April 15th for $199.99 on a 2-year. The G2x will also be available in stores starting on the 20th. Now, it's your decision, I'd go with the G2x since it's a higher-end smartphone.

[Android Community]