[Technology] Some Samsung Galaxy products infringe Apple patent: Dutch court

Some Samsung Galaxy products infringe Apple patent: Dutch court
http://afr.com/p/technology/apple_samsung_ramp_up_store_offerings_aoJEfa6ZSJhsEVTlRQ3DqM
Amsterdam: A Dutch court ruled on Wednesday that some of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy smartphones and tablets infringe an Apple patent in the latest round of the two firms' worldwide battle.

Nokia Requests a Ban on BlackBerry Sales in 3 Countries
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/nokia-requests-a-ban-on-blackberry-sales-in-3-countries/
Nokia is calling on courts in the U.S., U.K. and Canada to block BlackBerry sales until RIM renews its patent-licensing agreements.

Amazon Appstore for Android Opens in Japan
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/182442/Amazon_Appstore_on_Android_expands_to_Japan.php
Amazon on Wednesday opened its Appstore for Android in Japan, representing the store's first push into Asia. The store is live now, boasting apps for Android phones and tablets, including local favorites in Japan like the mushroom-growing game Mushroom ...

'Demand For Windows 8 Is Not That Good Right Now,' Says Asus CFO
http://www.businessinsider.com/demand-for-windows-8-is-not-that-good-right-now-says-asus-cfo-2012-11
In addition to Chang's quote, Nomura analyst Rick Sherlund writes today, "Windows 8 is off to an awkward launch." Forbes has Sherlund's note, which says there's a "learning curve" for Windows 8, and PC makers have been slow to bring out Windows 8 ...

Skype for iOS updates with Microsoft account login, animated emoticons
http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-ios-updates-with-microsoft-account-login-animated-emoticons-28258699/
After updating their Android app with Microsoft account login abilities, Skype is doing the same for its iOS app today. The company has issued an update for the app that follows along with their plans to merge Windows Live Messenger with Skype.

Microsoft's ads deride Google a bad place to shop
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/microsofts_ads_deride_google_a.html
SAN FRANCISCO -- Microsoft is trying to skewer Google (GOOG) as a lousy holiday shopping guide in its latest attempt to divert more traffic to its Bing search engine.

Windows Phone 7.8 Still MIA
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-lumia-920-gets-25-million-pre-orders-sold-out-in-us-298338
Microsoft and Nokia hint that Windows Phone 7.8 might see the light of day soon, but specifics are still ethereal. By Eric Zeman · InformationWeek.

Ericsson Sues Samsung Over Patent Licensing Spat
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ericsson-sues-samsung-for-patent-infringement/307791-11.html
The Sweden-based company filed suit in Texas on Tuesday, arguing that Samsung refuses to renew a patent licensing deal with Ericsson for standards essential telecommunications technology.

Aakash 2 hands-on: the $40 educational slate with revolution on its mind
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/india-to-showcase-aakash-2-tablet-at-un_788183.html
Efforts to put cheap computers in the hands of students have always hit major stumbling blocks. Most notably price. The OLPC project had noble goals, but ultimately ended up well above its target price of $100.

Chinese smartphones upset the Apple cart
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/hardware/Apple-iPad-tops-tablet-market-in-China/articleshow/17398586.cms
Han Jiaojiao's breath forms a white cloud over her head as she inspects the smartphones under the glass counter. But the young insurance agent is not troubled by the lack of heating in the handset shop in Gaoliying, a rural town just outside Beijing, on this ...