Apple to issue software update to avoid Chinese iPhone sales ban

Apple tree's goal is to use the software update to brim 2 patent concerns in China

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In an attempt to comply with a Chinese court'southward recent ban on older iPhone models, Apple will issue a software update to iPhone units in China, co-ordinate to Reuters.

In a statement to the wire service, the iPhone maker said, "early next week we will deliver a software update for iPhone users in Red china addressing the modest functionality of the two patents at issue in the case."

The two patents in question relate to software Qualcomm developed to aid in the resizing of photos and managing apps on a touchscreen, according to Reuters.

However, it appears a software update won't appease Qualcomm.

"They are legally obligated to immediately cease sales, offers for sales and importation of the devices identified in the orders and to show compliance in court," said Qualcomm full general counsel Don Rosenberg in a statement to Reuters.

The ban on older iPhone models in Prc is part of the ongoing legal feud between Apple tree and Qualcomm.

The initial ban won by Qualcomm earlier this week included the iPhone six through to the iPhone X.

Since the initial decision, Qualcomm has asked Chinese courts to add Apple'southward current lineup of iPhones — the XS, XS Max and XR — to the list of banned devices.

Since the ban went into event, Apple tree has argued that it does not apply to any of the iPhones it currently sells due to the fact they run iOS 12, not iOS xi.

Qualcomm was able to win the ban by arguing that it would probable win an eventual patent infringement case against Apple tree. Nigh experts advise the chipmaker's game plan is to force Apple to the negotiating table so that the two can concord to a settlement.

Apple has since asked the courts to reconsider the conclusion, arguing that an ongoing ban on iPhone smartphones would cost the Chinese government millions in lost tax revenue and suppliers in the land millions in lost acquirement.

Qualcomm and Apple's legal battle dates back to early 2017 when Apple hit the chipmaker with a $i billion lawsuit over what the company alleges were unfair patent licensing practices.

Source: Reuters