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After pixel 7, more recent:
In Japan, the success of the pixel could run short. Similarly, Google had however found a faithful public there thanks to the Pixel 7. Moreover, to the point of grabbing 10 % of the local market. However, But a patent linked to 4G, owned by the South Korean company Pantech, comes to question everything. Moreover, Japanese justice has prohibited the sale of Pixel 7, and other models could follow.
With just under 2 % of the world smartphones market in May (according to Statcounter). However, the Pixel managed to do something other than figuration. It is certainly modest and very far from the 27 % of Apple and the 23 % of Samsung. But all the same, by dint of iterations Google managed to lay his brand in a very competitive sector. And the manufacturer can be proud of glowing scores in after pixel 7, more recent several countries, as in Japan.
Cardboard in Japan… Red Card of the Tribunal – After pixel 7, more recent
Since 2023. the Pixel 7 (including Pixel 7A), Japanese consumers are indeed fond of Google smartphones. IDC had calculated an indecent increase (527 %!) Of the pixel that year in the archipelago, with a share around 10 %. If this generation of pixel allowed Google to settle firmly in Japan, they could also soap the manufacturer’s board.
Because the justice of the country has prohibited the sale of Pixel 7 in the country. following a complaint for violation of patent filed in 2023 by Pantech. The South Korean company criticizes Google for breaking an essential patent to the LTE standard. more precisely on the transmission of signals in 4G networks. Pantech believes that the web giant has used this license -free technology in Pixel 7.
The Tokyo court agreed to the complainant. the court having indeed estimated after pixel 7, more recent that Google had shown bad faith and refused to negotiate a fair license. Consequently, the search engine can no longer sell, exhibit or import pixel 7 in Japan. Admittedly, it will not hurt turnover, Google having moved on since (the Pixel 10 will be revealed in August).
Nevertheless. Pantech has already extended the procedure to Pixel 8 and 9, and asked the Customs of the country to prohibit the importation of all Pixel models … which would be much more damaging and could stop the success of the range in Japan. Unless obviously Google takes out its checkbook to resolve the amicable conflict.
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Source : Etnews
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