The Apple Beat: First gen iPod Nanos replaced with latest model, Apple wins infringement case against HTC

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple recalled its first generation clickwheel iPod nanos around a month ago due to battery overheating issues. It seems that they are running out of replacement refurb or new units so they are instead shipping users in the program the latest touch-enabled version of the iPod Nano. That is, iff the serial numbers are to be believed.

As the source of the story, Macrumours.com states, "We have not yet received word from any users who have received the sixth-generation iPod nano units as replacements, and thus it remains possible that the serial numbers are simply registering incorrectly in Apple's support database. While we are waiting for confirmation on the possible upgrade, several users have indicated that their shipments are due to be delivered this Wednesday.

Source: Macromours.com

Apple wins patent case against HTC

The patent wars continued this week with Apple pulling off a minor victory against HTC in the US resulting in the ban of sale of various and as of yet unidentified smartphones.

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that HTC is guilty of infringing Apple’s patents in several devices. The ITC also ordered a ban on the import of several of HTC’s smartphones. The ban will take effect on April 19th. 

HTC has until then to remove the offending features or applications from their products to avoid getting banned. Apple sued for 10 claims of patent infringement and only two have been implemented which means that while Apple won this round, the battle against Google and Android handset makers will continue and even intensify when hostilities resume in 2012.

In a statement to Boy Genius Report, HTC made known their reaction to the decision . “We are very pleased with the determination and we respect it. However, the ‘647 patent is a small UI experience and HTC will completely remove it from all of our phones soon.”

Source: BGR