Samsung has agreed not to sell or advertise its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia before Sept. 30, after a modified version of the tablet failed to satisfy Apple, which claims the device is a blatant copy of its iPad.
In July, Samsung stopped selling the original Galaxy Tab 10.1 and promised to show Apple three samples of a modified version of the device. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Apple said that while the modified version had “some reduced functionality” it “will still infringe” its patents.
The two companies will return to court Friday, when Apple will detail the patents involved in the case with regards to the modified version of the tablet. Samsung is set to provide its answer by Sept. 16, and a new formal hearing between the two companies is set for Sept. 26 and 29.
Recently, Samsung was also barred from selling the Galaxy Tab in most of Europe on similar grounds.
Check out our gallery comparing the two companies’ products involved in this case.
The Original iPhone
Apple released the first iPhone in June 2007.
Samsung BlackJack 2
This is the smartphone Samsung was selling in 2007, the BlackJack 2.
Samsung Galaxy S
This is the Samsung Galaxy S, which debuted in 2010.
The iPhone 3G
Released in 2008, the iPhone 3G differed only slightly from its predecessor but had a slightly different back/side-housing.
Samsung Showcase i500
The Samsung Showcase i500 was released in 2011 and shares similarities with the form factor and aesthetic of the iPhone 3G.
The iPhone 3GS
Released in 2009, the iPhone 3GS looks identical to the iPhone 3G, but was significantly faster under the hood.
Verizon Droid Charge
Apple amended its lawsuit against Samsung to include the recently released Droid Charge in the list of infringing devices.
Sprint Epic 4G
Sprint's version of the Galaxy S was the only version to include a slide-out keyboard. Nevertheless, Apple still included the Epic 4G in its list of infringing devices.
The Nexus S 4G
Google's Nexus S and Nexus S 4G devices have a curved glass screen but also share a similar shape and icon layout as the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS series.
Galaxy S Captivate
The application bar in the TouchWiz interface in the Galaxy S Captivate from AT&T resembles Apple's iOS.
Galaxy S 4G
T-Mobile's Galaxy S 4G shares similarities with earlier iPhone devices.
Galaxy S Vibrant
T-Mobile's first Galaxy S device, the Vibrant, also shares a similar body style as the iPhone 3GS.
iPhone 4
Apple released the iPhone 4 in June 2010.
Galaxy S II
The well-reviewed Galaxy S II is starting to hit stores in Europe and Asia.
AT&T Infuse 4G
AT&T's Infuse 4G looks similar to the body style and button layout as the iPhone 4.
The iPad
The iPad was first released in March 2010 and managed to reboot the entire tablet PC market.
The design, which many criticized as simply being an oversized iPod touch, was unlike any other tablet computer on the market.
Galaxy Tab 4G
Samsung's Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Tab 4G was originally released in a 7" form factor.
Slower than expected sales convinced Samsung to reconsider its size strategy.
iPad 2
The iPad 2 was released in March 2011 and has managed to sell out in every market.
Thinner than its predecessor, while still retaining the same beautiful screen, the devices is dominating the tablet market.
Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung went back to the drawing board and re-designed the Galaxy Tab 10.1 after showing it off at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2011.
The final version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is thin -- Samsung claims it's thinner than the iPad 2.
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In July, Samsung stopped selling the original Galaxy Tab 10.1 and promised to show Apple three samples of a modified version of the device. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Apple said that while the modified version had “some reduced functionality” it “will still infringe” its patents.
The two companies will return to court Friday, when Apple will detail the patents involved in the case with regards to the modified version of the tablet. Samsung is set to provide its answer by Sept. 16, and a new formal hearing between the two companies is set for Sept. 26 and 29.
Recently, Samsung was also barred from selling the Galaxy Tab in most of Europe on similar grounds.
Check out our gallery comparing the two companies’ products involved in this case.
The Original iPhone
Apple released the first iPhone in June 2007.
Samsung BlackJack 2
This is the smartphone Samsung was selling in 2007, the BlackJack 2.
Samsung Galaxy S
This is the Samsung Galaxy S, which debuted in 2010.
The iPhone 3G
Released in 2008, the iPhone 3G differed only slightly from its predecessor but had a slightly different back/side-housing.
Samsung Showcase i500
The Samsung Showcase i500 was released in 2011 and shares similarities with the form factor and aesthetic of the iPhone 3G.
The iPhone 3GS
Released in 2009, the iPhone 3GS looks identical to the iPhone 3G, but was significantly faster under the hood.
Verizon Droid Charge
Apple amended its lawsuit against Samsung to include the recently released Droid Charge in the list of infringing devices.
Sprint Epic 4G
Sprint's version of the Galaxy S was the only version to include a slide-out keyboard. Nevertheless, Apple still included the Epic 4G in its list of infringing devices.
The Nexus S 4G
Google's Nexus S and Nexus S 4G devices have a curved glass screen but also share a similar shape and icon layout as the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS series.
Galaxy S Captivate
The application bar in the TouchWiz interface in the Galaxy S Captivate from AT&T resembles Apple's iOS.
Galaxy S 4G
T-Mobile's Galaxy S 4G shares similarities with earlier iPhone devices.
Galaxy S Vibrant
T-Mobile's first Galaxy S device, the Vibrant, also shares a similar body style as the iPhone 3GS.
iPhone 4
Apple released the iPhone 4 in June 2010.
Galaxy S II
The well-reviewed Galaxy S II is starting to hit stores in Europe and Asia.
AT&T Infuse 4G
AT&T's Infuse 4G looks similar to the body style and button layout as the iPhone 4.
The iPad
The iPad was first released in March 2010 and managed to reboot the entire tablet PC market.
The design, which many criticized as simply being an oversized iPod touch, was unlike any other tablet computer on the market.
Galaxy Tab 4G
Samsung's Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Tab 4G was originally released in a 7" form factor.
Slower than expected sales convinced Samsung to reconsider its size strategy.
iPad 2
The iPad 2 was released in March 2011 and has managed to sell out in every market.
Thinner than its predecessor, while still retaining the same beautiful screen, the devices is dominating the tablet market.
Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung went back to the drawing board and re-designed the Galaxy Tab 10.1 after showing it off at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2011.
The final version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is thin -- Samsung claims it's thinner than the iPad 2.
More About: apple, galaxy tab, ipad, lawsuit, samsungFor more Tech & Gadgets coverage:Follow Mashable Tech & Gadgets on TwitterBecome a Fan on FacebookSubscribe to the Tech & Gadgets channelDownload our free apps for Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad
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