I decided to create this thread for those who want/need the pinch zooming ability on their phones. Maybe it will start a debate, maybe it won't. So, this is a semi-open letter to Google, or just something to think about! I have noticed that lots of people are requesting the pinch zoom feature in Android OS via the Motorola DROID and Nexus One phones. This feature is implemented in UK versions of Motorola's phone. Obviously, the feature is inherent in the OS, and/or core browser Web kit, but disabled on purpose for fear of repercussions from Apple or other unknown reasons. -insert conspiracy theory- Apple has the patent application 7479949 which you can look up on United States Patent and Trademark Office and read for yourself. Most of Apple's patents have been filed in 2007, 2008, and this one I believe was granted in Jan. of 2009, or is it in an unenforceable state of 'application' only? Has anyone actually READ this patent? It seems to cover every aspect of every human interfacing with a touch device; making Apple sole owner of any type of touch interaction, period. Even touching yourself, hmm. LOL. Now.. patents have been challenged in the past, and in order to do this, Apple has to try to enforce their "PATENT" infringement in a court of law. In order to bring the issue to light, Google should; and intentionally enable the multitouch features of the OS's native apps. How can Apple hold such a patent when most of the interaction is sort of common sense, or just plain obvious? Where is the invention here? I've seen a ton of movies where these concepts were used, and long before the Iphone has ever existed. As an example, ever see Minority Report? YouTube - interactive ui in minority report Can you think of any others? And yes, This is touching of floating 3D objects, but way more advanced then the Iphone, Sure! and that was 2002! This is way before any of Apple's so called patents. So is Apple going to patent that movie technology also? Does Tom Cruise get to sue apple now?! I could care less about pinch zoom or not, the phone is very functional without, but not implementing it shows some sort of fear, don't you think? Grow a PAIR Google, you got the money. Turn these features on. Fight them if they make a stink, which I doubt they will. Now, if it's up to the manufacturer of the phone to activate this feature or not, then rename this as an open letter to Motorola I'm still not clear on who is behind the blocking of this feature and why. Business is War, someone has to take a stand and see where the cards fall. So what say you? Let's see where it goes ... -droidosis-