Apple Hit With $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict Over iPhone Vibrations
What Happened
A US jury ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion to Taction Technology after finding that the company's Taptic Engine technology, used for haptic feedback in iPhones and Apple Watches, infringed two of Taction's patents. Apple disputes the verdict, says its technology is different, and plans to appeal.
Key Takeaways
The ruling is one of the largest patent infringement awards in US history and could have significant legal and financial implications for Apple if upheld on appeal.