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Intel Looks to Challenge Apple's iTunes on Future Ultrabooks

With Apple having snubbed Intel's every offer to win them over to their mobile processors, Intel is deadly focused on challenging Apple's MacBook Air and eventually their iPhone and beyond. In 2013, Intel will be introducing the Haswell processor that will allow Intel's Ultrabook to offer a very smart ultrathin notebook-tablet form factor that will be able to challenge Apple's mobile platform. Yesterday, Intel showed how they're ramping up on the software side of the Ultrabook by signing an agreement with RealNetworks to purchase approximately 190 patents and 170 patent applications worldwide, as well as next-generation video codec software, for $120 million. As part of the agreement, Intel will acquire RealNetworks' foundational streaming media patents, expanding Intel's diverse and extensive portfolio of intellectual property. Translation: We're going to challenge Apple's iTunes on Ultrabooks and beyond in the very near future. 

Sharp is Reportedly Out of the Race for iPad 3 Display Production

According to Korea's Electronic Times Internet News, it's been confirmed that Samsung Electronics and LG Display will supply LCD panels for Apple's iPad 3, which is scheduled to be unveiled as early as in Q1 this year. Sharp was originally known to be developing display panels, but reportedly failed in initial supply.   

The Top Ten Apple Patents that Made Waves in 2011

As we kick off 2012, it's time to look back at the top ten Apple inventions that came to light in 2011. If you're wondering which ones made waves in 2011, I think that you'll be as surprised as I was. Many patents that I thought would make the cut didn't, while others that I thought at the time were just average – rose to the top. Beyond raw data, we also saw new trends emerge in 2011 that covered such matters as smart pens, smart bezels, the telephonic MacBook and augmented reality. Another observation that we made this past year through reviewing patent applications was that Apple put a lot of time and energy into crafting future iOS device camera features. Anyways, enough with the talk and on to the top ten patent applications of the year!  

Patently Apple Wishes You a Happy 2012!

While we look back one more time at 2011 to say farewell to the Great Steve Jobs, we boldly go into 2012 with a revitalized and energized determination to make the coming year one of the very best. Patently Apple wishes our guests, friends and industry colleagues a healthy and Happy New Year! For our fans and colleagues around the world: Bonne Annee! Glückliches neues Jahr! Buon Anno! Feliz Año Nuevo! Feliz Año Novo! Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! Godt Nyttår! Godt Nytår! Gott Nytt År! Onnellista Uutta Vuotta! 新年快乐! 新年快樂! 새해 복 많이 받으세요! С Новым годом! Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku! 明けましておめでとうございます!