Apple drops App Store case
"With more than 900,000 apps and 50bn downloads, customers know where they can purchase their favorite apps," an Apple statement said.
"We no longer see a need to pursue our case against Amazon," it added
An Amazon statement said: "We're gratified that the court has conclusively dismissed this case. We look forward to continuing our focus on delivering the best possible Appstore experience to customers and developers."
A court order dismissing the case was signed in US federal court in northern California, where Apple had filed the suit in 2011.
The suit had claimed that Amazon's use of Appstore infringed Apple's rights for its App Store, where it sells mobile applications for its iPad and iPhone.
Earlier this year, US District Judge Phyllis Hamilton ruled that Apple had failed to establish that Amazon made any false statement or had deceived customers.
Apple in 2008 launched its App Store, while Amazon opened its online marketplace in 2011 for its Android-powered Kindle tablets.
Source: AFP via I-Net Bridge
Source: I-Net Bridge
For more than two decades, I-Net Bridge has been one of South Africa’s preferred electronic providers of innovative solutions, data of the highest calibre, reliable platforms and excellent supporting systems. Our products include workstations, web applications and data feeds packaged with in-depth news and powerful analytical tools empowering clients to make meaningful decisions.
We pride ourselves on our wide variety of in-house skills, encompassing multiple platforms and applications. These skills enable us to not only function as a first class facility, but also design, implement and support all our client needs at a level that confirms I-Net Bridge a leader in its field.
Go to: http://www.inet.co.za
