Samsung Galaxy S3 Not Banned by Apple; Receives Software Update
Though Apple has tried to use its legal claw to stop Samsung Galaxy S3 from hitting the States, the effort will not stop Samsung's latest mobile device landing on US soil this month. Apple's lawsuit against Samsung claimed that the S3 breached two of its patents. The giant computer giant filed suit this week to ban the new Galaxy S3, which is set to hit the states on June 21.
Samsung has hit back at the claim, saying that the request was without merit. They said in a statement: "The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California court rejected Apple's attempt to circumvent the legal process in order to delay the launch of the Galaxy S III .We will vigorously oppose the request and demonstrate to the court that the Galaxy S3 is innovative and distinctive." They continued: "We would like to assure customers that the US launch and sales of the Galaxy S3 will proceed as planned."
Apple's attorney Josh Krevitt said last week that the company could file a temporary restraining order against Samsung. "Once sales are made, the harm is irreparable," he said.
However, a US court dealing with the lawsuit said it had no time or resources to go after the Galaxy S3, according to PC Advisor. Which means that Apple would have to file a new request - in which case the Samsung Galaxy S3 will already be released in the U.S. by that time.
The highly anticipated phone was revealed last month in London. The I9300 Galaxy S3 model recently received a software update. The update is to bring improved stability. It does not have any noticeable changes yet. For those lucky people who already own the Galaxy S3 in Europe, they can go to settings and just select "software update" to install the update.
The new Samsung Galaxy S3 will be released on the T-Mobile and Sprint networks on June 21.
It is believed that the new Galaxy S3 will be offered in two versions for the Verizon network; the 16GB model, which will retail for $199.99; and the top-end 32GB model, which will price at $249.99 - both with a 2 year contract.
The release of the Samsung Galaxy S3 will likely see Android smartphone fans flood shops to get their hands on the latest device. Samsung has decided to launch the top range smartphone on America's top five largest networks; AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular, as well as Verizon. The different providers could offer different prices but it is thought the cheapest model offered on any of the networks will likely be $199.99.
Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Telecommunications America has been reported as saying, "The U.S. launch of the Galaxy S3 is the most anticipated launch of the year. As promised, we are delivering the 'next big thing' for U.S. customers and across major carriers.
"Galaxy S3 introduces new technological innovation and takes sharing to the next level."
Samsung will feature Qualcomm's dual-core s4 chip in its U.S. version of the smartphone. Other specifications include a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 2GB of RAM, a 2100mA battery and Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.
