Apple calls out Google on flawed search methodology, responsibility for Android's infringement
Apple is criticizing Google for their search methodology which is one of the most innovative and renowned search engines we have seen. Apple believes it can work with Google to correct these flaws. Apple believes the first step is for Google to list all appropriate search terms and custodians.
Apple is claiming this off of the belief that Google chooses to use sub-optimal search terms. Apple uses this example:
"Apple claims to know that Google uses a different term internally for what Apple calls "slide to unlock". As a result, searches for "slide to unlock" wouldn't deliver too many documents in which Google employees discussed this patented technology."
Google is claiming that this would be and unnecessary burden for them in releasing all this. Google's main argument in this is that since it is the third party it has greater protection and shouldn't be required to share anything with Apple. It will be interesting to see how this develops and if Google strikes back at Apple.
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxO2tfnArRk
This is an interesting claim by Apple... I wonder how much validity there is to it, and if Google will eventually strike back.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if Apple can really team up with Google and help them on their supposed "flawed" search methodology. To be frank, the reason why Google is what it is today is because of it's simple, easy to use, and to the point user interface and search methodology so this accusation by Apple seems to come out of nowhere and is definitely unexpected.
ReplyDeleteim really interested in seeing more examples in addition to the "slide to unlock" one. unless apple is able to quote other examples (e.g. those not having themselves directly involved), i think it's really not reasonable. and google is not legally / ethically responsible for this
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