I can appreciate that point of view. Evolution of technology, to me, as a consumer, is much more important.
Apple is one of few companies that are worth copying. I feel that we all benefit in the long term when manufacturers of technology must one-up each other, especially if in order to compete they are forced to raise the bar. You can kinda think of Apple as an incubator of evolutionary technology and design, if you will.
Google is probably Apple's only real competitor when we talk about quality and design. Others may try to copy Apple's designs or technology but I've yet to see the same quality.
Look at the iPhone, for example. Multitasking done right. Folders done right. While other manufacturers were adding these features immediately and doing things status quo, Apple had real-world examples of what to avoid and made those features better while highlighting why they were better.
I think getting involved with these lawsuits serve only as a distraction to their core philosophies. I'm concerned that Apple's shareholders will start seeing these lawsuits as personal victories and demand they are carried out as they see fit.
Apple is one of few companies that are worth copying. I feel that we all benefit in the long term when manufacturers of technology must one-up each other, especially if in order to compete they are forced to raise the bar. You can kinda think of Apple as an incubator of evolutionary technology and design, if you will.
Google is probably Apple's only real competitor when we talk about quality and design. Others may try to copy Apple's designs or technology but I've yet to see the same quality.
Look at the iPhone, for example. Multitasking done right. Folders done right. While other manufacturers were adding these features immediately and doing things status quo, Apple had real-world examples of what to avoid and made those features better while highlighting why they were better.
I think getting involved with these lawsuits serve only as a distraction to their core philosophies. I'm concerned that Apple's shareholders will start seeing these lawsuits as personal victories and demand they are carried out as they see fit.