Monday Recap: iPhone 5 NFC Chip, Apple Stock Soars, Eight Possibly Banned Samsung Devices

Well, much like the end of last week, it's another great day to be Apple. The fallout from the Samsung trial verdict is still reaping rewards for Cupertino, even as things get all the more complicated. Sure, it's going to be a while before Samsung will ever cough up any money for damages, but the win gave Apple shares a significant boost today. 

Possible NFC Chip in 'Leaked' iPhone 5 Photos

We've seen images of purported iPhone 5 guts before, but the pics acquired by Apple Insider today are a little bit different. Close to the earpiece, there appears to be a near field communication (NFC) chip. The subject of significantly easier payment systems -- like waving your iPhone 5 over the coffee shop's card reader -- came up during WWDC 12. We already know Apple is planning to keep us organized with Passbook in iOS 6; an NFC chip seems like a valid possibility. Especially since, you know, Apple bought all those NFC patents this year. 

Apple Inc. Shares Rally Amid Samsung Victory

After a $1.05 billion award in damages, Apple must be feeling pretty hot right now. But the outcome of the epic Apple v. Samsung trial did more than just enforce the company's patents. Today, Apple Inc. stock rose 2-percent to $676.56, according to Reuters; the all-time high is $680.87/share. Other U.S. stocks didn't perform too favorably in the same time frame, but then again, they didn't just receive the brand boost from a big win like Apple.

Apple Names Eight Samsung Devices For Banishment

Are you tired of hearing about the Samsung v. Apple trial, yet? Well, don't get too comfortable. Appeals will likely stretch on for quite some time, and today, Apple has filed a notice naming eight different Samsung products it believes should receive banishment from the U.S. market. The filing (via The Verge) lists the Galaxy S 4G, Galaxy S2 (AT&T, Skyrocket, T-Mobile), Galaxy S2 Epic 4G, Galaxy S Showcase, Droid Charge, and Galaxy Prevail. Of course, these assertions are purely on the part of Apple; Judge Koh would have to believe "irreparable harm" will befall Apple if the Samsung products don't get the axe.

German Consumer Group Threatens Facebook with Legal Action

A German consumer watchdog group is threatening Facebook with legal action if the social network giant doesn't make significant changes to how user data is shared with third parties. The Federation of Consumer Organizations believes Facebook is violating privacy laws by giving out user information via the new Facebook App Center. The organization has given Facebook an ultimatum: comply with privacy regulations by September 4, or face legal action. 

 

 

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