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Because of the iPhone and iPad 3G, Apple Sued Nokia

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Apple has been sued by Motorola. Indictment, violating five patents essential to the 3G iPhone and iPad.

According to Nokia spokesman, Paul Melin, this patent dispute related to technology to improve data transmission and conversation. "(Technology) usage in data placement and application of innovation in antenna configurations that improve performance and save space allows devices that are smaller and more compact," said Melin.

"Nokia is the developer of leaders of many key technologies in mobile devices. We have taken this step to protect the results of our pioneering development and can not legally terminate the use of innovation Nokia," said Melin.

Casey Johnston of Ars Technica said that in exchange for its full demands might be Nokia interested to receive royalty payments from sales of the iPhone and iPad. "This will make the Nokia receives 1-2 percent of each sale or about 6-12 U.S. dollars per iPhone and iPad 10-17 dollars," he said.