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Apple hit with $5.7 billion verdict over haptic technology

Original: Apple hit with $5.7 billion verdict over iPhone and Apple Watch haptic technology

A US jury has ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion in damages over claims that the haptic feedback technology used in the iPhone and Apple Watch infringes patents held by another company. The verdict is one of the largest patent awards against the company and may still face appeals.

Why now: The sheer size of the damages award against one of the world's most valuable companies makes it major breaking tech news.

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