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Apple and FlickType developers settle lawsuit: Apple Watch official input method accused of plagiarism

  Apple recently settled a lawsuit with a developer who previously sued Apple, claiming that the Apple App Stor...

  Apple recently settled a lawsuit with a developer who previously sued Apple, claiming that the Apple App Store has a large number of fraudulent software and "" Copycat” software, and Apple’s official software has plagiarized developers.

  The developer's name is Kosta Eleftheriou, and he developed FlickType, a keyboard (input tool) used on the Apple Watch. Rethering has some reputation among Apple's developer community for exposing fake reviews on the Apple App Store, as well as the plethora of fraudulent software in the store.

  Retherin found that many developers copied his FlickType, launched a large number of similar keyboard tools, and some plagiarists even copied Retherin's software promotion video.

  In the Apple App Store, Reeselin also found a large number of fake user reviews that were copied and pasted, and these reviews gave false five-star ratings. Reeselin was deeply disappointed by the user review review team of the Apple App Store.

  Last year, after Apple released the "Apple Watch 7 Series", because the new watch has a larger screen, Apple launched an official keyboard software with a swipe input function. Rethering believes that Apple has plagiarized and took the company to court. .

  Allegedly, the Apple App Store has refused to let Reeselin's keyboard software on the shelves many times in the past, but at the same time, many imitation Reeselin products are openly available for download. Reeselin believes that Apple's actions have cost him financial income. .

  Reeselin said he had negotiated with Apple about letting Apple buy his software. However, he found that the official keyboard in the Apple Watch 7 was similar to his FlickType feature and chose to go to court.

  Of course, the content of Rethering's lawsuit is not just the imitation of Apple's official software. He accused Apple of lack of action in the management of the App Store. In fact, for Apple, as long as third-party developers can sell high-priced memberships to users, Apple will benefit.

  According to the latest report, Apple has settled the lawsuit with Reeselin. Apple and Rethering's company "Kpaw" signed a final settlement agreement, after the two sides had submitted to the court documents to cancel the lawsuit on July 21.

  The details of the settlement lawsuit between the two parties are not yet known, especially whether Apple compensated Rethering for financial losses.

  In 2021, Apple reinstated an official tool in the App Store called "Report a Problem", after which users can report fraudulent software to Apple if they find fraudulent software in the store. The tool is listed in the "Info" section of the App Store, along with software type, age rating, and more.


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