The pinch-to-zoom patent lawsuit of Apple against Samsung was rejected by US Patent and Trademark Office.

Researchers said that Apple led the South African tablet industry while Samsung trailed at second. Over 1. 4 million units of tablets were purchased by South Africans in a span of three years, said research firm World Wide Worx.

Samsung was nearing the completion of its planned purchase of Novaled AG. Samsung Group was reported to be nearing the completion of an acquisition agreement with Novaled AG, a German company that made materials used to light up television screens and smartphones.

Samsung launched its newest smartphone in the US, Apple's home market, and then opened a research and development center in Nokia's home, Finland.

Analysts said that BlackBerry would not lose its corporate professional customers if it would focus on a healthy mix of everything and not just on its security features.

Two distinct reports from the IDC and Strategy Analytics suggested smaller firms absorbing the top two companies' market share.

The top four smartphone manufacturers were announced in the latest quarter report by the IDC. Global market share during the latest quarter decreased for Samsung amid reports of increased shipments of their products per year.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was due to be released soon, according to reports. Rumors and speculation were plentiful when it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Apple and Samsung's combined shares plunged while new smartphone makers showed growth. According to International Data Corporation, a research firm, Apple and Samsung's combined share of the international smartphone market plunged to 43% in the second quarter.

Slowing sales of Samsung's smartphones was expected to take its toll on Wolfson's second quarter report.