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Motorola takes a shot at Apple’s iOS 6 Maps, sparks hashtag mayhem

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 02:01 PM PDT

The introduction of Apple’s very own Maps service has been met with some major criticism, most notably for its inaccurate directions and melted roadways. Motorola has taken this opportunity to engage in a little competitive marketing, touting its new Droid RAZR M as the superior smartphone. Yesterday, the company sent out a tweet comparing Google Maps to Apple’s offering.

There’s no question that Motorola’s message is more of an attempt to advertise its new Droid RAZR M handset than it is to poke fun at Apple’s less than stellar Maps application on iOS 6. However, the newly introduced #iLost hashtag is sure to catch on, seeing as it has already made its way to Twitter’s trending topics list–thanks to several additional tweets from Motorola. Either way, let’s just hope Google releases a third party Maps application for our frenemy iPhone users in the near future.

Source: Motorola (Twitter) 

Apple seeks new Samsung sales ban, additional damages

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 07:41 AM PDT

 

It seems the technology trial of the decade is not over yet: Apple has just requested a court order for a permanent ban of U.S. sales of all Samsung products that have been found to violate Apple patents, in addition to $707 million more in damages. This will bring the total from $1.05 billion in damages to $1.75 billion, an astronomical number even for a technological superpower such as Samsung. It looks like the patent war of the ages seems to be far from over as Samsung responded to Apple’s latest jab with their own request, this one for a completely new trial. Samsung claims that “the Court’s constraints on trial time, witnesses and exhibits were unprecedented for a patent case of this complexity and magnitude, and prevented Samsung from presenting a full and fair case in response to Apple’s many claims,” and thus, is worthy of a new trial. If Samsung is granted such a lofty request, they may be able to dodge not only the initial financial blow, but can request an entirely new trial.

Source: Reuters

SteelSeries Free Brings Android Gamers A Bluetooth-Based Gamepad Alternative

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 07:24 AM PDT

 

It’s no secret that Android gaming has been taking to another level, so it’s only fitting that we see new accessories being launched to help make the gaming experience a great one. A new controller that has been announced called the SteelSeries Free gaming controller is now on its way to those looking for another way to play their favorite games. The gamepad is a bluetooth-based controller that brings the standard button and analog sticks, but in a unified design. The cool thing is the device is capable of 10 hours of battery life in continuous gameplay or 20 hours of battery life in casual gaming. What’s even better is while the gamepad will have native support for games like GTA 3 or Max Payne, it will feature its own app called the SteelSeries Engine, which allows users to further customize their device to their liking.

While the gamepad has been announced, there is no word yet on its price and availability— and no, the device will not be free contrary to the gamepad’s name silly. Hit the source link for additional details and information.

source: Phandroid
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