Is Samsung trying to be sued by Apple?

[mogelijk]

Samsung is coming out with it's own Wallet app, that bears a strong resemblance to Apple's Passbook. It is rumored to be a new feature on the SG4. It seems similar enough that I'm sure Apple will sue, which begs the question: Is Samsung wanting to be sued?

It's also interesting, since they use the Wallet name, that it doesn't use NFC at all. It seems like if they had added NFC functionality that it would have reduced the chance of Apple successfully suing them.

 

[chanchan05]

Well, unless Apple has a patent they can't really sue.

 

[Rxpert83]

Googles likely got most of the weight here, not Apple

 

[zuben el genub]

Maybe that's what Google wants:
http://mashable.com/2013/02/26/google-worried-about-samsung/

 

[androidpod]

Apple's vindictive narcissistic ways are a reflection of the insecurity they work so hard to hide.

 

[mogelijk]

Well, unless Apple has a patent they can't really sue.

Give how Apple has been patenting virtually everything they can, even down to the shape of their phones, I'm sure they have applied for patents and/or copyrights to cover the Passbook app.

 

[Shocky]

Maybe that's what Google wants:
http://mashable.com/2013/02/26/google-worried-about-samsung/

Well if they cut out the stupid limitations like re-movable battery, sd slot, very low internal storage and average cameras than maybe Google would enjoy similar success with their devices.

Until then I wouldn't recommend them unless somebody was on a tight budget

 

[!on]

Must admit, on some androids there is a strong similarity to apple, notably the icons. It upsets me because I don't particularly like apples icons or patronizing 'fisher price' look & feel, so to see it on an android seems a tad wrong. But then apple have ripped ideas in the past, so if someone feels they need to be like them to push their product I can understand... just don't like it.

In terms of hardware (battery & SD card) then people will vote with their feet. With the OS I think the apple ethos is creeping in slightly where some things might be missing for sake of streamlining & appearance. They need to be careful about that so it doesn't resemble a fisher price toy. If you're gonna rip someones ideas, please don't take the cr@p ones purely because you want to be like apple!

 

[zuben el genub]

Apple, Samsung and Google under fire at Mobile World Congress - Computerworld

on the 2nd page. Tizen.