Apple's performance in the market continues to be stellar, but its performance in the smartphone patent wars-which it had a hand in starting-continues to be mixed, at best. This week, Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) had another setback, when the full International Trade Commission ruled that Kodak was found to not be infringing Apple's patents.
Apple's loss against Kodak comes on the heels of Apple's first real victory in the smartphone battles-a ruling late last week that Android-powered HTC phones infringe two Apple patents.
"T-Mobile, which on Tuesday unveiled cheaper unlimited-data plans. Under the temporary deal, two people can get an unlimited-data plan for $100, a $40 cut from its previous rate. The cost of adding a new customer to the unlimited plan is unchanged at $40."
Continuing the slide to post paid & commodity with slim profit margins