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Originally Posted by Rathji
I don't think Apple is to blame, I think the patent system is.
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Apple is greedy and centuries old patent law facilities greed. When you see opportunities to block potential competitors by filing for injunctions to block their products from reaching the market, of course you are going to do it.
Apple has already gone after Google and Android in this area quite a lot as well. You know why Android doesn't have an animation for when the screen rotates? It's because Apple won't allow it. Every Android product you buy already includes a large chunk of payments in royalties to Apple because otherwise, Apple would be filing in court to block them completely.
Apple has also gone after tons of small mom & pop websites and small software companies for even naming their online store an "Application Store" because Apple claims they have a total trademark over the name "App Store" and any derivatives and you will get a cease and desist from their lawyers if they come across you in any way.