Court approves addition of iPhone 5, Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note to Samsung v. Apple

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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/09/iphone-5-2012-09-14-600-11.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/16/court-approves-more-devices-in-apple-v-samsung/)Those looking for the light at the end of the legal tunnel may want to take a seat: Apple and Samsung'songoing (http://www.engadget.com/tag/apple+v+samsung/) patent war (http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/apple-v-samsung-cupertinos-latest-complaint-alleges-17-device/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/apple-v-samsung-cupertinos-latest-complaint-alleges-17-device/) just got a bit more crowded. Both sides are fighting to add hardware to their respective patent claims. The U.S. District Court in San Jose is approving these additions too, adding theiPhone 5 (http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/apple-iphone-5-review/) to Samsung's claims and approving the Apple's updated complaint (http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/31/apple-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-galaxy-note-patent-lawsuit/) to include the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S III. More devices could be added, too -- Judge Paul Grewal specifically warned Apple to "think twice" before opposing future amendments on Samsung's part, which might include the iPad mini and 4th generation (http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/23/apple-4th%20generation-ipad/) slate. For better or for worse, never-ending litigation and sticky sales injunctions (http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/apple-seeks-injunction-against-samsung-in-california-with-newly/)seem to becoming an unfortunate mainstay of the modern product cycle. We'll let you know when the ongoing battle poses a threat to your upgrade plans. (http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/19/engadgets-smartphone-buyers-guide-fall-2012-edition/)
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