Over the past year Apple has increased its share in the smartphone market from 19% to 20%, and Samsung - from 20% to 28%. The growth rate of Apple smartphones sales is far behind the figures for the entire market.
This week, the U.S. courts have rejected Apple request to ban sales of 26 models Samsung mobile devices in the local market. As explained by the judge in his verdict, the causal link between the loss of Apple's market share and the borrowing of Samsung company patented innovations have been identified. The violation of Apple rights by is not disputed by the court, the Korean giant still has to pay Apple more than a billion dollars in compensation.
In response to the decision of California court , Samsung rejected demands to ban the sale of Apple devices in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands. However, the issue of financial compensation for the damage remains on the table, Samsung can still count on it. The two largest smartphone manufacturer will not interfere with each other to sell their products in the markets of developed countries.